Remembering Norm Macdonald 

Best description of Norm ever! "Feels like we lost a book that no one has a copy of". Ill tell you one thing I know for sure, the same reason everyone likes you is the same reason they liked Norm. Unpredictable and genuine, One of a kind!

"Feels like you lost a book that you don’t have copies of."

By not telling anyone that he had cancer, Norm did the most Norm thing ever. He made his death a punchline. "Dead? I didn't know he was sick."

"Losing a book nobody has copies of" damn Theo thats heavy man.

"Alotta dudes in Boston have restraining orders" That part was the most touching tribute to Norm, ever.

Ive never gotten emotional when a celeb passes but with Norm, I still can't seem to shake it. It's as if losing Norm's extreme originality and his innocent, almost childlike attitude and outlook has left a crack in the earth that we are all staring at hoping it can be filled again. There will never be another like him.

I loved his takes on Christianity and philosophy in the later part of his life. He was an incredible man.

"I'm sorry Mr. Macdonald" Almost got tears when hearing it. This just shows the type of respect he commanded

Norm carried himself in a way that we wish we all could.

I think Norm said it best, check out his Larry King interview, “there’s only 10 funny people in the world at one time”. We just lost 2 or 3 of them with Norm.

Theo should do a podcast for himself for when he dies, only because when Theo dies I need Theo to explain it to me.

Nothing greater than hearing some of my favorite people utter the words "I have a great Norm story"

While they are very different, Theo certainly has the same level of unbelievable uniqueness as Norm. The world will never have another Norm, and the world is lucky to have Theo. Theo is one of the greatest, kindest people, like norm was, and likely doesn’t even know it.

Theo, I love you brother...... not only because you're you, but also because you loved Norm. Greatness recognizes greatness👍🏼

It feels like your losing a book that no body has copies of..... Not going to lie...this made tear up. It's applicable to this and more.

"Losing a book that no one has a copy of"... That line got me and perfectly describes what losing Norm feels like. Well done

RIP Norm, the funniest man that ever walked the face of the earth imo. I loved that dude. Theo, I hope you can carry on in your career like he did- that dgaf attitude and commitment to comedy. You are now my favorite living comedian

First time I've shed a tear seeing one of my favorite celebs pass. Still hasn't sunk in, *I didnt even know he was sick!*

Both Norm & Theo seem to represent Patrice O’Neal’s “Good and bad jokes, jokes you like/hate all come from the same place.” standing up for various people, trying to point out intention is key.

“Feels like we lost a book that no one had copies of.” That’s really well worded

"Like you just lost a book nobody has copies of..." 👆 Best description of how we all feel about losing Norm.

It feels like you’re losing a book that nobody has copies of. I love you Theo thanks for being you! Gang

Theo talking about how Norm was a rare type of comedian, he was, but Theo is as well. In being funny naturally. Not having to try

Norms death is odd in so many ways. I wondered what his fascination was with people's responses his last few years. He used to always have a joke or two that didnt matter to him, and he would drop them just to get responses, and you could see him childishly love the responses he gets. His epic Clinton bit on the View where he kept goading those women into shrieking Karenisms, was a great example of how he enjoyed the response he was getting, not necessarily what he was saying. His last 6 years or so, a whole ton of jokes seemed specifically designed to elicit responses. His look at people after he told a joke would change. He would tell it, and immediately look to who hes trying to get a response from, and just smile until he gets the response. Him getting Adam Eget to ask people where they got their ideas from is another great example of that. He's always smiling before they even respond to Adam. Then you find out he's been fighting a draw with cancer, and you begin to understand his fascination with people's responses as of late. The YT Big Comedy Live thing they did, and he brought Hitler into the Samberg interview, and Samberg continued the joke, you saw Norm light up. That literally made his day that Samberg didn't stop going. You literally watched an SNL guy earn respect from an alum. On the spot. The only silver lining is that alot of people are finding out now about how genius Norm was. Just how good he was. The shroud over that silver, is that he never got to see his impact. Never fully saw how many of us he affected. And in a sad, sad way, I think thats what makes Norm so special. Had he known the impact, or the pity, or the well wishes through his struggle, he couldn't have remained the guy he was. His comedy alone wouldn't allow it. As much as it hurts me, I also feel he went out in the most Norm way possible.

Very rarely if ever do I leave a comment on a RU-vid clip, this is a fantastic tribute Theo. Norm is my most cherished comedian and Theo you have his his same style of jarring humour. Still consider myself young at 27 and norm is the first famous personality that had really hurt me when hearing about his passing. We will never get another. RIP norm and thankyou Theo.

Norm Macdonald was one of a kind, i remember watching him on weekend update on SNL when i was a kid , he always made me laugh. This world needs more Norm Macdonalds ..

Norm has always been my personal favorite. I've watched all his stuff hundreds of times and will continue to do so whenever I need a lift. I hope he's at peace and still laughing and enjoying himself up there.

“I love you Adam, I’m sorry you lost your buddy” I’m crying

“losing a book nobody had copies of” is a great line from this video, but i think “some humor is a maze” is an even better slice of thought from theo if you know what he’s talking about. anyone can tell norm was a great comic, but if you sit and think about how smart the man was with comedy, it’ll buckle your knees. he had the ability to know what you were going to say to him and knew just how to play you before you even entered the room

I'd been on a four year long binge of Norms vids. I've seen everything out there multiple times and I agree, his interviews on morning talkshows (especially the View) were some of his best work. Your memoir to Norm is the most accurate and poetic anyone's done. You really got him... it shows!

Dude, it's clear that Theo was inspired by Norm. Not knowing where the punchline will land. Often, people fall silent when their idols pass...props to Theo.

Theo, Norm MacDonald was my hero. I see Norm in you. I was hoping you would do this. Thanks bro.

Man it’s been awhile now and losing him still is heavy on me. :Side note, I really think Theo has the absolute best descriptions for people. When he said he’s like a book that no one has the copy too, I teared up out of no where, cause it was just that heavy when my mind processed it. Norm was one of three people I’ve ever discovered that woke something up in me, just by the way he spoke and his perception on life. “A God shaped hole in your heart” will never ever leave me.

" Losing a book nobody has copies of......." Couldn't be said or written better than that notion directly from the heart. Damn. #RIPNORM

Norm was such a legendary guy, truly one of a kind and there will never be another like him.

Literally watching Norm on Netflix when this popped up. My two favorite comedians. Norm for along time and Theo for years now. So grateful for both of them. RIP Norm.

Louis CK used to be my favorite stand up ever. Then I found Norm. And I think that really opened my eyes, you know how you think you know the best, because thats all you know? Being introduced to Norm and his style of comedy really changed what I thought was even possible. Watching him kind of exposed the fatal flaw in Louis CK's comedy which is that it is way too methodical, every second of his acr feels planned. This is a problem with alot of other stand ups. With Norm it was the opposite, you felt like he was just speaking off the dome, he was a natural. Every time I try to explain how special Norm is, I can never do it. Even before his death I had this problem. I would literally become speechless trying to articulate how special Norm is.

Sometimes I feel like Theo just says certain things to see how they sound coming out of his mouth 😂

Beautiful insight into comedy at the end there Theo! Thats an original thought, and I think you're right. I think Norm's maze was so unique, and it had trap doors, mirrors all sorts of tricks in it, some classic tricks, some you never seen before. Norm was a guy who looked at the world and saw funny, but he also looked inside and saw funny, and he had the skills to share his funny with us all.

When he asked you about the hotties, he actually had two jokes queued up; One for if you said yes, and one for if you said no. Imagine the gold if you had said no.

Well done. The more I learn about this Theo Von fella, the more I like him. I wonder if he owns a dog house? 🤔

I’ve been waiting on Theo to address this sad moment as most of us… I was hoping norm and Theo would make a pod cast it would have been something magical…rip norm… 😢…keep up the good work Theo your a special one aswell my brother gang gang

Hell yeah Theo. You’re a real one and this is a great expression of the excellence that is Norm.

"Lotta dudes in Boston have restraining orders, that's what I'm sayin'." This fuckin' guy, lol...

My brother has something like 20 Norm jokes memorized (his classic long ones with ridiculously dumb punchlines) and it’s so so sad to know that the genius mind behind them is gone 🥺 we will miss you Norm!

Love Theo even more for doing this. Norm to me is the greatest comedian to ever do it, and in a way I think Theo is a lot like Norm in that he is very unique. RIP Norm

Norm videos on RU-vid got me through some time in the dark arts. His humor turned around many a rough nights. Love that ol chunk of coal.

Blessed to have seen Norm in my Life... He stood up for the poor and left behind...stepped on authority.. Especially when they were in the wrong... God Bless, Norm...

OF COURSE my man Theo has an awesome tribute for Norm (real recognise real, funny recognise funny). THANK YOU FOR THIS BRO. Norm was my favorite comedian of all time, and more than that, one of my favorite people of all time period. RIP King Normy

Like losing a book no one has a copy of. Goddamn, Theo, that was deep.

When a comedian can set up another comedian, you know they're on another level. That's greatness.

These were wonderful words, Theo. We look at you the way you looked at Norm. You’re a one of a kind my man!

The saddest thing is that no matter how prolific Norm was he could never have met the demand we all had for his genius.

First thing of yours I've watched. Some profound and beautiful words. I really enjoyed it. Thank you.

Two legends with loads of integrity. Love Theo dishing on the View. The “elites” try to silence the greats. But look who’s beloved and who isn’t. Love your tribute Theo, thank you 🙏. Norm was/is my fave. Rest in peace and eternal power, Norm 🙌 💓✨

"Would you rather be the dick guy or the ass guy." Love you Norm! RIP.

this is one of the better tributes. thanks, theo

Feels like you lost a book that you don’t have copies of. That hit hard.

Hey theo, love from Oregon brother gang! Stay up and stick around man

One of the more thoughtful things I've ever heard to describe Norm's style. He was born with a personality and a perspective which created for him a unique delivery that no one can truly duplicate. He'd see the world in his own way and find his way into the expression of his ideas by following a route that no one else would even see, let alone be able to pull off in their delivery. Norm was 1 of a kind. So is Theo Von for that matter.

Thanks Theo, that was well put and on the nose. Thanks for sharing your story and thoughts on a person that I really enjoyed following over the years.

it still hurts. thank you Theo, this is beatiful

The first week after Norm's death, I really felt depressed, I was really pissed off and sad, crying and laughing at the same time, listening to his podcast and watching his videos while homeworking and, this kind of deep analysis of him with a simple and fast look at his genius, brought me back this feeling of "we've lost a precious land that havent been digged enough to discover all of its resources that would make us all wealthy and happier", that is equals to the phrase "we've lost a book that nobody has copies of". Im still heartbroken and its even idiotic feeling like this for someone that I didnt know. I just want to stop feeling this way. I really missed Norm, and I know, its stupid and even wrong.

I love you theo, you're a vulnerable performer sometimes, and thats a pretty hard place to go to. Norm had that in him too. Fierce Vulnerability.

Good perspective on Norm MacDonald. He was so awesome. He was a Christian which is great. He's with Jesus. He had a rough life but he become a classic God bless

Big ups Mr Von on this. Spoke too many truths for one man to live in this crazy corrupt world we live in. RIP Norm

Great description! Hard to follow at times, but it paid off at the end - just like Norm’s comedy. Awesome tribute!!

Beautiful story. And I loved the analogy about the book. Extremely on point.

Theo actually reminds me a lot of Norm. Their comedic styles are very similar! They tell crazy stories that people can't always tell if it's true or not... and they can both basically make you laugh with very little effort it seems... and I could say the same exact things and people would just look at me... like I'm weird but totally not funny. Haha! You just can't replicate either of them.

Thank you man. Theo i love you for this. Norm is my favorite standup.

This is one of the best tributes to norm I have seen. Very genuine and hilarious.

Norm was testing you Theo, you didn’t pass. LOL.

Norm wanted to be remembered as what we all saw over the last 40 years, not him sick and dying of cancer what a man

He was so intelligent he could say ANYTHING. He’d wrap it in a joke that sometimes the politically correct (snobby, liberal, Hollywood type, etc.) or whoever he was targeting didn’t get. But when they did, it was framed in such a genius way, either they’d sound wrong for disagreeing or he was just undeniably correct. I’d love to know if this is just the way his mind worked or if he thought “this really bugs me, but I’m not allowed to say this anymore🙄 so… ” would he then work backwards from this point and build the joke so he could say what he wanted to but cleverly look like he could be on either side of an issue, or one of the many genius methods he used? I specifically loved when he’d be talking to snobby Hollywood elites who would underestimated Norm. His brilliance allowed him to tell jokes that went so far above their heads either they’d just look lost or they’d think he was bombing when in fact it was them 😂

some of the best descriptions of Norm Awesome RIP will always miss you Norm but we have youtube vids forever when I am feeling down

We lost a great mind.. a great human being ... it’s like he mocked reality and always said what I was thinking absolutely fearless and no f**** were ever given!

Patrice O'Neal and Norm Macdonald, two books we'll never get again. Last of a lost era.

As usual, Theo has an awesomely unique perspective on things. Love the maze metaphor. And the book one. He really hit it in ways I couldnt do myself

Theo, you're bang on bro! I can hear and see your respect for him. Respect

Great words Theo. Very touching

The book analogy is such a lovely way of explaining Norm.

Still can't believe Norm is gone. Such a genius.

Feels like loosing a book no one has copies off. Wow Theo the WORD SMITH. Goosebumps.

This is the best memorial I've seen to be honest. I really connected with all of it.

Theo works as a comic and as a very nice man because he's thoughtful and it always shows. thanks Theo

I’ve been recently seeing Norm getting cancer as a blessing... Now hear me out. The material and interviews/discussions that were brought out of him were some of the most beautiful, thought provoking, and hilarious antidotes I’ve had the privilege to hear/see. It made his material have much more substance then if he never got sick and ruminated on these topics. I value Norms comedy as much as I value his overall outlook and philosophy on life. I just wish Norm would’ve made a last video or just anything to give closure. But that’s just the selfish side of me cause it hurts, and feels like someone I loved was taken so abruptly. I’m definitely going to miss this guy as long as I’m alive, and no doubt I’ll pass on his genius to whomever will listen.

The stuff at the end about norms comedy maze was insightful and 100% correct 👏🏻

Thank you Theo!

norm is legend status. thanks for sharing the story!

dang, Theo digging deep, this was great and inciteful, well done Theo !

Funny thing is, I wonder if Theo realizes that HE is actually just as original and priceless, as Norm

Theo. None of us know each other but I love you man. We all are just empty books hoping to cut the story short or make it beautiful for other's. It's sad but keep his momentum alive. I look up to you. Hope you read this man.

Dude. Your comedy is just what I need. Just filterless. :chefskiss: my man.

I'm from Scotland and only really found Norm through lockdown. Now he's gone I can't shake of the sadness when I think of him. A genius

Yes, I have been thinking for over a week now how I could explain what I was feeling about loosing Norm, and you are exactly right, it feels like loosing a book no one has a copy of. I cannot tell you how many days of just an awful low, a type of depression you find it a chore just to take a breathe, I could come to YT while lying in my very cold, very dark room and if only for 10 min or so, Norm and his comedy genius could give me a moment of solace. I have heard in the older days about comics like Norm, but I truly feel he was a one of a kind. I do not get caught up in celebrity, I don't grieve often over a person who I did not personally know, so far for me it's only been Tom Petty and Norm that their passing hit me hard as if I knew them personally because of the moments throughout my life that these two men seemed to me to be a part of.

Theo: You know what I'm saying. Me: Do I? No, no I surely don't but I love it.

Thank you for this share theo

Theo talk of your friend and keep him alive in your heart and in your words, his legacy will never be lost if you share your stories with everyone you can!

Powerful, brother! I hope Norm is enjoying all them dog houses up there!

losing Norm has been hard. There's no two ways about it. But there's hope on the horizon with Theo and Mark Normand. And any young cat that Norm inspires from now until eternity....