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Norm Macdonald, dead at 61 after battle with cancer
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strange headache
Banned
It takes great character to battle against cancer for so long and still keeping ones sense of humour.
RIP
RIP
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Deleted member 1159
Unconfirmed Member
Just the funniest motherfucker that ever lived…goddammit
Classicrockfan
Banned
I forgot he did this lol so good.
MastaKiiLA
Member
This will always be the first thing that comes to my mind when I think of Norm. I remember watching this live with my floormates back in college, and we were dying when he said "box office poison." One of the greatest moments in late-night television. He was so proud of himself too, but you could see Courtney absolutely dying inside. It's such an epic burn.
Norm Macdonald was a comedian's comedian. He has a loyal following amongst fans, but not a large one. But I think all comics recognize and appreciate his brilliance. RIP bruv.
Men_in_Boxes
Snake Oil Salesman
His "The more I learn about this Hitler fella the more I don't care for him" schtick was so perfect and so Norm.
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Deleted member 1159
Unconfirmed Member
His quick come back with “B O R E D” slays me every time
QuantumZebra
Member
Such an underrated comedian.
I learned my dry humor from him.
Dirty Work is one of the GOAT comedy films and nobody has seen it.
I learned my dry humor from him.
Dirty Work is one of the GOAT comedy films and nobody has seen it.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Classicrockfan
Banned
Looks like he didn’t want to be there.
UncleMeat
Member
lol! That reminds me, who is the celebrity that won't put his hands on anybody for photos or always shows his hands? Is it Keanu?Looks like he didn’t want to be there.
Classicrockfan
Banned
Yea that’s Keanu.
QuantumZebra
Member
EverydayBeast
ChatGPT 0.1
RIP
MacReady13
Member
This really hurt. He was my fav comedian of all time. I was very lucky to be in New York City about 12 years ago walking through Central Park and walked right by him. Regret I never asked for at least a photo and to tell him how much I loved his work. He will be sorely missed. Comedy will never be the same.
SafeOrAlone
Banned
One of my favorite movie scenes is of Norm Macdonald nonchalantly spraying a kid with a hose at Billy Madison's birthday party.
Edit: here are Norm’s scenes:
Edit: here are Norm’s scenes:
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OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
Shame he wasn't given more leads in movies. He's much funnier than Sandler. I've never seen Dirty Jobs. Going to give it a watch at the earliest opportunity.
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DoomGyver
Member
He pissed off the establishment. Do that and the big money stops flowing. Those who knew him loved him. He’s a national treasure.
He did, but people should know that he didn't write most of the Weekend Update jokes; it was the team of SNL writers, although he contributed.
Yoboman
Member
Cancer Dead After Battle With Norm MacDonald Ends In A Draw
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
His last standup special on Netflix was amazing if you haven't seen it. One of the few standup routines I've watched more than once.
Master Of Illusion
Member
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
Heartwarming to see so many show their love and appreciation for Norm in the last few days. It's also not surprising to see some try and retroactively cancel him. (reeeee)
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Men_in_Boxes
Snake Oil Salesman
MacReady13
Member
Did I read correctly that the unfunny Jimmy Fallon gave a tribute? The same guy whose show cancelled his appearance a few years ago cause some of his staff felt threatened by Norm?
I was happy to hear Conan do a whole podcast dedicated to Norm. Always bummed he never went on the podcast and read that it may have been that soy boy co host Andy Richter may have thwarted that from happening... funnily enough Andy did mention in the podcast he was a little flummoxed when Norm would make gay jokes towards him as he didn't know how to approach staff they worked with! It was a fucking joke you so called comedian! If those that work with you got upset over you playing along with a joke and laughing then just tell your staff to grow some fucking tougher skin!
I have been pleasantly surprised and really touched by so many comedians though coming out saying how much they loved Norm and know he was a groundbreaking and legendary comedian. I admit I did tear up a little hearing Conan talk about Norm on his podcast. There will never be another like Norm. He was just so completely unique.
I was happy to hear Conan do a whole podcast dedicated to Norm. Always bummed he never went on the podcast and read that it may have been that soy boy co host Andy Richter may have thwarted that from happening... funnily enough Andy did mention in the podcast he was a little flummoxed when Norm would make gay jokes towards him as he didn't know how to approach staff they worked with! It was a fucking joke you so called comedian! If those that work with you got upset over you playing along with a joke and laughing then just tell your staff to grow some fucking tougher skin!
I have been pleasantly surprised and really touched by so many comedians though coming out saying how much they loved Norm and know he was a groundbreaking and legendary comedian. I admit I did tear up a little hearing Conan talk about Norm on his podcast. There will never be another like Norm. He was just so completely unique.
AGRacing
Member
"Ba-dum bump."
Norm fans :
"Nothing Special". A comedy special Norm was working on and recorded himself prior to a medical procedure is now on Netflix.
Afterward there is a conversation between famous Norm friends like Chappelle, David Letterman, Adam Sandler, Conan OBrian, David Spade...
It you really love the guy it will be difficult to watch at times... but worth it of course.
Cheers to a legend.
Norm fans :
"Nothing Special". A comedy special Norm was working on and recorded himself prior to a medical procedure is now on Netflix.
Afterward there is a conversation between famous Norm friends like Chappelle, David Letterman, Adam Sandler, Conan OBrian, David Spade...
It you really love the guy it will be difficult to watch at times... but worth it of course.
Cheers to a legend.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Smart ManYea that’s Keanu.
RIP to Norm Macdonald. I always enjoyed his skits on SNL.
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PaddyOCanager
Member
I'm pretty sure he's holding a cigarette or something. You can see it.