@Grant B. Nope, I"m not doing that. Your comments had likes seconds after posting as well. This is just an active thread getting a lot of traffic because Norm just died. No big deal.
If you ever wondered what "comedic timing" is, this is a perfect example. Look at the pause he puts right after he says "they can never take that away from you" - perfection. RIP Norm.
Thats a little excessive. Everyone thought OJ was guilty. What makes Norm different is that it actively aggravated his boss on SNL. All comedians were making OJ jokes.
@@DBrown-gu4ry tons of people actually thought he was innocent. The defence did an amazing job of turning the trial into an issue of racist police against a black man, and a surprisingly large number of people bought it at the time.
@@enneff If it happened today, you would be called a white supremacist for saying OJ was guilty and CNN, WasPo and NYTimes would fill their pages with celebrations and asskissing when he was acquitted.
@@enneff I shouldn't say "everyone," but the majority of the people in America believed he was guilty. In LA, however, it was a different story. As you said, the defense basically put the LAPD on trial for racism. And if you've read anything about the history of the LAPD, you'll know that they have an abysmal record of racism and abuses against the black community. So when they turned that against them, I bet a lot of black people in LA believed it. Its not hard to believe today. LA is crazy. The LA Sheriffs Department has GANGS in it. No jokes. Look up gangs and the LA Sheriff Dept.
This was a hell of a moment. One of the most savage jokes I've ever heard. I recall watching it live, it was only like 3 or 4 years after OJ did it. RIP Norm. You're the GOAT.
As I recall it, Norm mentioned in an interview or podcast that he met Griffey Jr. later and got his goat by praising his dad effusively, stressing that he never saw a better player in all baseball. According to Norm he could tell that killed him, but he couldn't say anything because Norm was paying his father such a great compliment.
@@STaLLoNe86 I could have also said irritated him or touched a nerve. Hahaha, it's true that it's just not self-evident is it? Odd expression now that I think about it.
I love how scared people were of Norm even then, when there was no Twitter to fuel the flames of controversy. You could see it on Woodson's face as soon as Norm mentioned him. He didn't know what the guy was about to say, but he was terrified it was going to be something bad. And I love even more how Norm fed on that fear and never backed down.
He was showing how much he loathed white people. In his mind it was "who is this white boy that can disrespect this great black athlete"? BUT if it had been Chris Rock, he would be slapping his leg laughing in agreement because you are insane if you deny that OJ killed them. I thought America was racist against blacks? So how is it that a black man murders two beautiful white people and walks? Seems to me they're not that racist and I would love to be invited to the black people's pity parties as then I wouldn't even have to try. Statistically, whitey has a reason to fear blacks where as if you are black, wherever you go you are meeting the best representative of that white person as they don't dare be anything but respectful. Getting kind of pathetic at this point.
RIP Norm - truly one of the all-time great comics. Also, personally this joke is an incredible clash of worlds. Norm is one of my favorite comics, and Charles Woodson is my all time favorite football player
Well for one, he was a free man at that point and wasn't convicted. I mean we all knew he did it, but still, it was a pretty touchy joke considering how divisive america was during the trial. But the jokes funny as hell 10/10
Yeah none of those answers are correct, so I'll be the one to say it. Because blacks feel like they have been persecuted by law enforcement since forever. And they certainly have. Therefore the majority of black people support setting a black murderer free, especially in a black on white double murder charge. It's a fucked up way to look at it but I get it. I think many people of any race get it. I think, in this case, the correct verdict was reached. I would question the intelligence of anyone who genuinely thinks that OJ is innocent of the crimes for which he was charged. But his lawyers did their job. In the chess match that is the trial process, the defense outplayed the prosecution. The two justices that resulted are that OJ's life was destroyed regardless of the acquittal, and that there weren't any animals running around looting and burning their own city to the ground. Cue the racial accusations... (but first know that I don't give a shit).
@@DonnieBrasco-dy9yd they are persecuted because they commit more crimes per capita. The law casts a wide net for them and many innocent people are caught up in it. Use your brain.
Wow, Norm looks really good in this video. Norm's passing still leaves a lump in my throat even after more than 2 years since his death. Norm is still very much missed by his fans and peers to this day. Rip Norm.
When i saw the thumbnail, i thought it was Matthew McConaughey. I realised how wrong I was when I saw it was norm given his presence of charm, personality and charisma.
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I love how upset the players are at the joke. As opposed to, you know, being upset that OJ murdered two people and skated.
In fairness, they weren't upset about the murders.
It is like how people get upset at how a criminal is arrested instead of the crime they committed
@Grant B. In before his example is George Floyd.
@Grant B. Huh? Why would I like my own comments?
@Grant B. Nope, I"m not doing that. Your comments had likes seconds after posting as well. This is just an active thread getting a lot of traffic because Norm just died. No big deal.
This is probably the edgiest joke ever performed in front of a live audience of this magnitude.
Kramer did it better
I don't understand it so can you explain?
@@sincityblue03 explain to the folks at home who Kramer is
N word!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@sincityblue03 It was the C word if I remember correctly.
OJ died today. I was reminded of this joke to send to my friends.
If you ever wondered what "comedic timing" is, this is a perfect example.
Look at the pause he puts right after he says "they can never take that away from you" - perfection. RIP Norm.
I feel you but the comedic timing is the pause he does after he says “In which case”
Nah
You act like you know comedic timing, but you're not the master, you're a pretentious fool
Hey OJ, quit stealing my moves.
He delivers this joke like it's just another joke, but it's a classic. 23 years later and nothing really compares to it. You were a legend Norm.
RIP to a legend, one of the few public figures to lean into OJ's guilt.
Thats a little excessive. Everyone thought OJ was guilty. What makes Norm different is that it actively aggravated his boss on SNL. All comedians were making OJ jokes.
@@DBrown-gu4ry tons of people actually thought he was innocent. The defence did an amazing job of turning the trial into an issue of racist police against a black man, and a surprisingly large number of people bought it at the time.
@@enneff If it happened today, you would be called a white supremacist for saying OJ was guilty and CNN, WasPo and NYTimes would fill their pages with celebrations and asskissing when he was acquitted.
@@enneff I shouldn't say "everyone," but the majority of the people in America believed he was guilty. In LA, however, it was a different story. As you said, the defense basically put the LAPD on trial for racism. And if you've read anything about the history of the LAPD, you'll know that they have an abysmal record of racism and abuses against the black community. So when they turned that against them, I bet a lot of black people in LA believed it. Its not hard to believe today. LA is crazy. The LA Sheriffs Department has GANGS in it. No jokes. Look up gangs and the LA Sheriff Dept.
@@loveboat No, actually it wouldn't.
Rest In Peace Norm. It won’t be the same without you.
Wait what? Rest in peace?
My god I just did a google search. What the fuck. He died yesterday
Bro fuck you I didn't know he passed.
He's in hell now
And he left us with a bunch of cowards apologizing about anything
This was a hell of a moment. One of the most savage jokes I've ever heard.
I recall watching it live, it was only like 3 or 4 years after OJ did it.
RIP Norm. You're the GOAT.
I love you Norm, I’ll never forget how much balls you had on stage, rest easy
Honestly. A great joke pisses off half the people, while the other half laugh their ass off. Great joke Normy!!
Even better than the joke is the priceless look on Junior's face when Norm delivers the punch line.
As I recall it, Norm mentioned in an interview or podcast that he met Griffey Jr. later and got his goat by praising his dad effusively, stressing that he never saw a better player in all baseball. According to Norm he could tell that killed him, but he couldn't say anything because Norm was paying his father such a great compliment.
@@dixonpinfold2582 what?
@@GovernorRiffRaff What's the part you don't understand?
@@dixonpinfold2582 I think he doesn't know what "got his goat" means. Sadly, I can't explain because I, too, don't know what it means.
@@STaLLoNe86 I could have also said irritated him or touched a nerve. Hahaha, it's true that it's just not self-evident is it? Odd expression now that I think about it.
This video is going to have alot of views today
Norm MacDonald is the fucking man. he never walks around egg shells with anyone. one of the best comedians ever.
hahaha. walks around eggshells. i guess that’s even more careful than walking on eggshells because you don’t want to break the eggshells.
Give it to Norm making a crack at OJ in front of a predominantly black audience that agreed with Johnnie Cochran hyperbole in court.
I'd guess half thought he was innocent and half liked the black guy getting off
I love how scared people were of Norm even then, when there was no Twitter to fuel the flames of controversy. You could see it on Woodson's face as soon as Norm mentioned him. He didn't know what the guy was about to say, but he was terrified it was going to be something bad. And I love even more how Norm fed on that fear and never backed down.
Griffey Jrs face was priceless
smokeyoutlaw7 So is the white dude in glasses sitting behind him.
@@shawngregory1429 if you can read lips, the white dude said "I don't get that" than looked around for help. Kind of like, on his wedding night...
Dat be racist
He was shook. Stunned, like a right jab to the jaw.
He was showing how much he loathed white people. In his mind it was "who is this white boy that can disrespect this great black athlete"?
BUT if it had been Chris Rock, he would be slapping his leg laughing in agreement because you are insane if you deny that OJ killed them.
I thought America was racist against blacks? So how is it that a black man murders two beautiful white people and walks? Seems to me they're not that racist and I would love to be invited to the black people's pity parties as then I wouldn't even have to try.
Statistically, whitey has a reason to fear blacks where as if you are black, wherever you go you are meeting the best representative of that white person as they don't dare be anything but respectful.
Getting kind of pathetic at this point.
“Just a word of advice!” Oh my god. LEGEND. Rest In Peace.
Possibly the greatest joke ever told!!
One of the best ever. RIP Norm!
Sad day. Reminds me of that tragedy.
Norm was the last of my childhood heros to die. I literally feel like i lost a friend.
Norm: "I don't even know who you are."
The bat signal went up and I came here
Have watched this a hundred times, and it's still funny.
I can't stop laughing...its so ridiculous and the guts on him to do it that way...priceless.
Hey OJ, quit stealing my moves.
Ken Griffey Jr got all hurt like Norm was making fun of him lol
Ken Griffey jr and norm have both played in the same number of World Series
Nah. Astounded at the audacity
Patrice Oneal always said you know you are doing a good job if only half of the room is laughing. Norm was a master.
@ 00:06
That goofy smile when you don't know you're being prepared for slaughter.
I think he knew, actually
He looked so uncomfortable after
I think he was like, oh no this isn't going to be good.
Damn I miss Norm Macdonald 😢
He was the man! Never afraid to speak his mind. RIP Norm
Rest in peace Norm, we'll miss you bud
lol this is the first thing i thought of
This is thebest joke ever told.
RIP Norm
This is all time man lol my fav
One of the best UA-cam clips and that says a lot
norm probably volunteered to host this award show just to say that joke.
I love how you can feel a Norm joke coming on. Best feeling in the world.
RIP Norm - truly one of the all-time great comics.
Also, personally this joke is an incredible clash of worlds. Norm is one of my favorite comics, and Charles Woodson is my all time favorite football player
That’s the best. Listen to the crowd. Beautiful.
RIP Norm. SNL has never been the same since you and the other guys I grew up were real comedians
It's not even funny anymore
Griffeys reaction is either because he's shocked, or he's insulted. Or both...How can anyone not grin at that joke.
He was friends with OJ… he was pissed… also goes that he threw an after party and didn’t invite Norm lol
it's kinda fucked up since oj turned out to be innocent
@@ongobongo8333 dude he is def not innocent. Come on
@@ongobongo8333 he didnt turn out innocent he was acquitted that is not innocent
@@ongobongo8333 yea…. Lol sure
Why do people like OJ Simpson and get offended when someone points out that he murdered two people? This is not rhetorical. I, honestly, want to know.
Matthew Cioffi Because he’s black
Well for one, he was a free man at that point and wasn't convicted. I mean we all knew he did it, but still, it was a pretty touchy joke considering how divisive america was during the trial. But the jokes funny as hell 10/10
Maybe they like OJ Simpson the football player, and not the man?
Yeah none of those answers are correct, so I'll be the one to say it. Because blacks feel like they have been persecuted by law enforcement since forever. And they certainly have. Therefore the majority of black people support setting a black murderer free, especially in a black on white double murder charge. It's a fucked up way to look at it but I get it. I think many people of any race get it.
I think, in this case, the correct verdict was reached. I would question the intelligence of anyone who genuinely thinks that OJ is innocent of the crimes for which he was charged. But his lawyers did their job. In the chess match that is the trial process, the defense outplayed the prosecution. The two justices that resulted are that OJ's life was destroyed regardless of the acquittal, and that there weren't any animals running around looting and burning their own city to the ground.
Cue the racial accusations... (but first know that I don't give a shit).
@@DonnieBrasco-dy9yd they are persecuted because they commit more crimes per capita. The law casts a wide net for them and many innocent people are caught up in it. Use your brain.
Wow, Norm looks really good in this video. Norm's passing still leaves a lump in my throat even after more than 2 years since his death. Norm is still very much missed by his fans and peers to this day. Rip Norm.
He sent it, all balls, what a LEGEND
This is like the holy grail of comedy. BAM!! The roar of the audience is priceless. Thank you
It's great how Norm just did not give AF what people thought. That's what humor is!
Razor sharp norm
Hes more like one of those paper cutters that the teacher used in elementary school.
@@bobmarley5551 He is more like one of these soft plain A4 papers which cuts your finger in half!
Who remembered this joke today?
I posted it as a comment to a Breitbart story about Norm's OJ jokes.
Oj
That is the most savage joke ever told at an awards show. Thank you so much for that Norm. RIP
A well-crafted joke.
The black guys in the front row were laughing hysterically, besides KEN GRIFFEY JR.
Griffey Jr has always been to cool for the room
He’s uptight. No sense of humor
@@user-dp5go8hr6w some people are always worried about their brand
@@degenerate4life734 true good point
So, so good. RIP Norm!
The way that ringing tone comes in just before the punchline like we can feel woodson’s oncoming reaction
When i saw the thumbnail, i thought it was Matthew McConaughey.
I realised how wrong I was when I saw it was norm given his presence of charm, personality and charisma.
The players arent upset, just in shock.
Best
Joke
Ever
R.I.P Norm
Enjoy hell OJ. Only the biggest pineapples for that guy.
Man I loved Norm MacDonald. RIP norm.
I don’t know why some ppl were taken back from the joke, as if they were actually planning to do what Norm described 😂
legendary status achieved.....
Just fearless.
FEARLESS...- The legend Norm RIP
Ken griffey Jr reminds me of one of those guys who doesn't own a dog house
Rest In Peace Norm. You were great.
One of my favorite jokes ever!
The man commanded that joke like a war general!
Norm put OJ on blast and never missed an opportunity to take a well deserved shot at him. Legendary.
RIP to one of the best!
One of the greatest Norm McDonald jokes
Norm was fearless.
Norm! Def one of the best. He’s very missed.
"No, he's a good guy..."
“Why do you have to bury him twice?”
He voices pigeon in Mike Tyson mysteries
💀we know
It's the little head tilt he does that gets me 😂
I’m here because OJ died today.
RIP, thanks for the laughs.
Love Norm one of the best
norm got revenge today
It's the "and a waiter" that really makes this joke.
Ken Griffey Jr. not laughing while Harold Reynolds is cracking up next to him.
Thank you Norm.
The man was one with the universe in all of his shenanigans.
That's my lucky stabbin hat!!
Can you believe that ESPN allowed this to air? I remember sometime around 2010 being the first live EPSYS so this had to be pre-recorded.
Mine, too! That was his BEST line ever.❤️
If Norm ever says your name, that's the right face to react with. Hold on tight.
By far the most savage awards joke known to exist.
Also my very favourite Norm Macdonald moment
And I took that personal - Griffey Jr.
The brothers didn’t like that joke, sometimes a man gotta do what a man gotta do
One word…..Savage.
One of the athletes is actually cracking up, that’s great
Hey guys.
Norms the man.
R.I.P. the balls on Norm.
That joke in 2022 would warranty a slap or two
just the greatest
Norm was just a legend.
you scared me at 0:15, thought my tinnitus kicked back in
RIP you Saint on Earth 💔
'just a word of advice' 😂😂😂
RIP! 🪦 KING! 👑 🎭 🎙 🎤 💥 🔥 ♾
Hey OJ, quit stealing my moves.
Brutal! Lol. God bless you, Norm!
Legend
Now THAT'S a good gag.