Norm Macdonald Surprised Comedians Aren't Supporting Louis C.K.

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  • Norm Macdonald talks about how comedians have reacted to Louis C.K. returning to perform comedy on stage during an episode of Unmasked with Ron Bennington. Recorded at SiriusXM on September 12, 2018

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  • @wjlintz
    @wjlintz 3 роки тому +732

    "Your heart can break for more than one person at the same time."
    So simple, so brilliant.

    • @howdareyou41
      @howdareyou41 3 роки тому +2

      Is him always drinking red bulls a joke? he's always half asleep

    • @chexcollects
      @chexcollects 3 роки тому +14

      @@howdareyou41 he’s extremely sick, clearly. Also took Xanax for anxiety. Who knows what other medicines he was on over the course of the last decade.

    • @looka698
      @looka698 2 роки тому

      @@howdareyou41 He was very weakened by cancer at the time this interview took place

    • @atillathefun5900
      @atillathefun5900 2 роки тому

      Yes it was the virus not the lard bars and no exercise

    • @alvareo92
      @alvareo92 2 роки тому +1

      A true Libra

  • @tomashize
    @tomashize 6 років тому +1821

    Norm conducts himself with dignity and humanity.
    I love the old chunk of coal.

    • @karlconnolly3994
      @karlconnolly3994 6 років тому +3

      Pagan Pilgrim
      How would you feel if he ask a female you’re close to could he jerk in front of her....oh,she’s obviously very upset as it’s a real creepy thing to do...right?

    • @woodhd
      @woodhd 4 роки тому +8

      @pagan pilgrim exactly, and good for you for not getting drawn into the claptrap and diversionary rhetoric

    • @acecollinson749
      @acecollinson749 3 роки тому +13

      Rip

    • @NightMedicine
      @NightMedicine 3 роки тому +29

      He's a diamond now.

    • @tuckerdault3704
      @tuckerdault3704 3 роки тому +4

      Always will

  • @AesirUnlimited
    @AesirUnlimited 3 роки тому +246

    Norm was a deeply closeted Kind man.

    • @DH-og5yr
      @DH-og5yr 8 місяців тому

      And he's so right. Louis CK Should be free to wait tables

    • @etanb1
      @etanb1 8 місяців тому +1

      @@DH-og5yr ba-dum-ba!

    • @AnonymousMonkeyMan-pu1gu
      @AnonymousMonkeyMan-pu1gu 8 місяців тому

      He was gay?

    • @AesirUnlimited
      @AesirUnlimited 8 місяців тому +6

      @@AnonymousMonkeyMan-pu1gu No, he wasn’t gay. I said he was just very deeply closeted. He was as straight as an arrow.

    • @alecanglin9729
      @alecanglin9729 7 місяців тому

      That is the cleverest thing I’ve ever heard😂

  • @eugenegrewing2587
    @eugenegrewing2587 6 років тому +1776

    He’s so soft-spoken when he’s not in performance mode.

    • @mes98yng22
      @mes98yng22 6 років тому +33

      Eugene Grewing xanax

    • @mckernan603
      @mckernan603 6 років тому +19

      According to Carolla fans, this is him "trolling"

    • @dutchmountainsnake5379
      @dutchmountainsnake5379 6 років тому +1

      Patrick McKernan yeah right

    • @CinemascapeReview
      @CinemascapeReview 6 років тому +32

      Its definitely xanax. He’s admitted to taking it sometimes, tho it could be other anti depressants...who knows

    • @MrDemented669
      @MrDemented669 6 років тому +14

      Knowladge that flows on soft winds make it easy for the dim mind to digest

  • @grant5603
    @grant5603 3 роки тому +415

    “Your heart can break for more than one person at the same time.”
    Damn that is something a lot of people ought to hear

  • @letztersohndesabendlandes7471
    @letztersohndesabendlandes7471 3 роки тому +963

    Of all the things I'll remember about Norm, this is one of the greatest. He stuck his neck out for a friend when it would have been easier to stay quiet, and he did it with wisdom and dignity.

    • @ryanmcwade3371
      @ryanmcwade3371 3 роки тому +49

      And even better, he didn’t let him off the hook. He was reasonable and rational. The guy was so smart.

    • @hughjass2745
      @hughjass2745 3 роки тому +19

      No one stuck their neck out for him though when he needed someone in his corner...

    • @TrollsAndScrolls
      @TrollsAndScrolls 3 роки тому +6

      One of the reasons he got cancelled by Conan and Fallon people 😔

    • @itsabouttthattime
      @itsabouttthattime 3 роки тому +4

      @@hughjass2745 that's how it breaks.

    • @makemarker
      @makemarker 3 роки тому +19

      Which is why in turn all his so called comedian friends are now feeling guilty and praising Norm. They talk about his genius and so on but most of them can't connect to Norm in any meaningful way. I am sure Norm liked a lot of people, just because he was that guy.. he was very emotional, but not many would stick up for a friend like him.. hats off to Jerry Seinfeld too, who stuck up for Michael Richards when he had his stage breakdown. Norm wasn't a genius like Mozart was with music, but perhaps his expertise was observation and the capacity to be both brutally honest and humane at the same time.

  • @sharpiemay4973
    @sharpiemay4973 6 років тому +1002

    I genuinely love this man.

    • @mes98yng22
      @mes98yng22 6 років тому +3

      SharpieMay prove it

    • @sharpiemay4973
      @sharpiemay4973 6 років тому +2

      @@mes98yng22 in what way?

    • @sharpiemay4973
      @sharpiemay4973 6 років тому +46

      I think you have me confused with that Adam Eget, you can find him under the Queensboro bridge.

    • @mes98yng22
      @mes98yng22 6 років тому

      SharpieMay Prove that you love him.

    • @sharpiemay4973
      @sharpiemay4973 6 років тому +8

      How do you want me to prove it?

  • @TheHawk-dy4cl
    @TheHawk-dy4cl 6 років тому +606

    Man Norm is fucking awesome...I've always loved this guy. Forget about the fact that he's clearly one of the funniest people in history, he's also such a fucking boss, always speaks the truth without fear of the mob

    • @TheTrueNarthumpulous
      @TheTrueNarthumpulous 6 років тому +5

      Fuck yeah.

    • @tonalambiguity3345
      @tonalambiguity3345 6 років тому

      Have you not been paying attention to him over the past few years? He is most certainly fearful of the sjw mob, which is why he chooses his words extra carefully. Any public figure should be fearful, the mob can destroy their career. What's most upsetting about this is that this mob is constantly changing what it determines to be 'career-wrecking' worthy and it's almost luck of the draw whether you get targeted. It puts public speakers constantly on edge. I think this trend will eventually consume itself though.

    • @moe17moe
      @moe17moe 3 роки тому +10

      @@tonalambiguity3345 Norm was never fearful. Many times at his own expense. Here, he is choosing his words carefully, because it could be "used" by the other comedians in this case, as some sort of support for what Louis CK did.

    • @redRAID3R
      @redRAID3R 3 роки тому +3

      @@moe17moe Choosing words carefully when talking about a serious subject is always, fear?

    • @howdareyou41
      @howdareyou41 3 роки тому +1

      It's dumb though. Comedians turned against Louis because he committed his crimes against other comedians and in comedy clubs. If you assault your fellow McDonald's employees and masturbate on your shift in front of other workers, guess what? McDonalds isn't hiring you back... ever. And McDonald's employees wouldn't be like, c'mon please hire the guy back who used to masturbate in front of us! He was so great at making fries!

  • @brucegelman5582
    @brucegelman5582 3 роки тому +485

    Your heart can break for more than one person at a time.This is an evolved emotional statement few can comprehend and even fewer can do.

    • @machbaby
      @machbaby 3 роки тому +14

      So true. Norm transcends comedy. I miss him so much.

    • @shnoogums1
      @shnoogums1 3 роки тому

      Can you explain it? I don’t understand

    • @shnoogums1
      @shnoogums1 3 роки тому

      @Tom Mccarthy yeah but doesn’t that go without saying. I mean what does it mean in the context?

    • @mattmattix2598
      @mattmattix2598 3 роки тому +16

      shnoogums1 it means that the person that messed up can be forgiven in time. If you are friends with someone that messes up you hurt for them and the victim. It’s human nature.

    • @shnoogums1
      @shnoogums1 3 роки тому +4

      @@mattmattix2598 ohh that’s beautiful thanks

  • @FungusMossGnosis
    @FungusMossGnosis 6 років тому +1842

    *_“Distrust all in whom the impulse to punish is powerful.”_* ― Nietzsche

    • @brucechamberlin2545
      @brucechamberlin2545 4 роки тому +136

      Nice to see a Nietzsche quote that is not about the abyss staring back.

    • @brucechamberlin2545
      @brucechamberlin2545 4 роки тому +2

      @Malte Laurids Brigge hahah!

    • @louisgonzales7512
      @louisgonzales7512 4 роки тому +26

      It's surprising to realize that even Nietzsche knew the value of mercy.

    • @mikeol510
      @mikeol510 3 роки тому +53

      My nigga nietzsche!

    • @mellonclarinet4303
      @mellonclarinet4303 3 роки тому +2

      You stare at the abyss, abyss stare back. "Wilfred nietche"

  • @grantrants3728
    @grantrants3728 6 років тому +1446

    Norm can switch from the funniest man on earth to the wisest in a split second, and all that changes is his tone of voice

    • @MoltenPlastic
      @MoltenPlastic 6 років тому +4

      I think he's drunk though

    • @grantrants3728
      @grantrants3728 6 років тому +37

      John Vincent this old chunk of coal hasn’t touched a drop since he blacked out and had sex with the fat bearded man

    • @kevinr.3542
      @kevinr.3542 6 років тому +3

      He was so quiet and subdued on stern too. I was thinking this must be norms sad voice.

    • @gonzothegreat1317
      @gonzothegreat1317 6 років тому +10

      I'm surprised actually, because usually Norm McDonald can be a real jerk.

    • @kevinr.3542
      @kevinr.3542 6 років тому

      I think norm just tried to mimic normal human behavior when being apologetic, which translated to simply "speak quieter"

  • @doubleja
    @doubleja 4 роки тому +652

    "Your heart can break for more than one person at the same time".... yea when I first realized this concept it was hard for me to understand why it took so long for me to understand. Deep thoughts from a deeply closeted gay person.

    • @evandempsey7613
      @evandempsey7613 3 роки тому +65

      Yep, Norm was super sensitive ... but at least he wasn't gay.

    • @jv-lk7bc
      @jv-lk7bc 3 роки тому +25

      @@evandempsey7613 ...in a horrible sham of a marriage..

    • @mrkeogh
      @mrkeogh 3 роки тому +26

      Norm would appreciate this joke 😄

    • @josephdykes1820
      @josephdykes1820 3 роки тому +21

      I guess that's what happens when your wife is a battle axe

    • @metalmonkee2896
      @metalmonkee2896 3 роки тому +4

      You're gay?

  • @viviandarkbloom100
    @viviandarkbloom100 6 років тому +2482

    Norm is an intellectually and emotionally mature person. His critics are not. This culture is in many ways, infantile.

    • @Clauriffo
      @Clauriffo 6 років тому +5

      Usually Norm is a bit faster with his words. He looks drunk or medicated here. On topic I agree....

    • @switchbuckle5th
      @switchbuckle5th 6 років тому +109

      @@Clauriffo he's not drunk or medicated. That's a stupid assertion to make. This is the tone Norm has *regularly* adopted when discussing serious topics. He's a soft spoken man. He isn't the performer when speaking sincerely.

    • @wjkathman
      @wjkathman 6 років тому +22

      You nailed it. This culture is infantile in nearly all its ways. Nuance is deader than God.

    • @Clauriffo
      @Clauriffo 6 років тому +1

      @@switchbuckle5th I totally disagree and I will prove you wrong but not now cause I have a busy day. As soon as I have some time I will show you Norm talking serious topics not sounding drunk or medicated.

    • @superdave7507
      @superdave7507 6 років тому

      veldTP

  • @soraya2218
    @soraya2218 3 роки тому +395

    "To love means loving the unlovable. To forgive means pardoning the unpardonable. Faith means believing the unbelievable. Hope means hoping when everything seems hopeless." - G.K. Chesterton

    • @sergiosaunier
      @sergiosaunier 3 роки тому +14

      I really enjoyed this. Thank you!

    • @WhitneyHaverstock
      @WhitneyHaverstock 3 роки тому +14

      Chesterton was a maniac.. but glass houses on that shit. I like his quote: The man who cannot believe in his senses and the man who can believe in nothing but his senses are both insane.

    • @Talisman09
      @Talisman09 3 роки тому +1

      Farting is only farting when it's done stealthily in a crowded room

    • @richvail7551
      @richvail7551 3 роки тому +2

      Do you think you could unpack that for us?

    • @tonymarselle8812
      @tonymarselle8812 3 роки тому +1

      Gibberish means gobbledygook

  • @gregghorner9107
    @gregghorner9107 6 років тому +46

    I've never seen Norm in serious mode. Very impressive and thoughtfull.

  • @urosbugarski2380
    @urosbugarski2380 3 роки тому +203

    This is one of many things that make Norm so special, he always supported true values. And he always stayed true to them, until the end.
    Also, real Norm fans will watch hours of his youtube content until they finally get to a clip like this where Norm is not in character and fall in love with him even more!
    RIP buddy, I love you!

    • @Renegade7990
      @Renegade7990 3 роки тому +6

      Absolute facts

    • @urosbugarski2380
      @urosbugarski2380 3 роки тому +4

      @@Renegade7990 Yeah, means so much that you agree for some reason :)

    • @WhitneyHaverstock
      @WhitneyHaverstock 3 роки тому +2

      @@urosbugarski2380 dude. I agree even more harderer.

    • @CaliWeHo
      @CaliWeHo 3 роки тому +2

      😌😪💔

    • @keithkarvelis82
      @keithkarvelis82 3 роки тому +6

      On top of being funny he was a genuinely decent man as well very wise and insightful. He was a treasure.

  • @Raavek1
    @Raavek1 3 роки тому +27

    Rest in peace Norm. You were not only one of the funniest people to have ever existed, you were intelligent, articulate, wise and very in tune with your inner divinity. You were a legend amongst comics, more so, a legend amongst musicians, artists and anyone who values creative expression.

  • @5ilver42
    @5ilver42 6 років тому +26

    Norm is such a caring soul with wisdom beyond the ages. I feel this is self evident whenever he talks about serious things.

  • @userillusion8378
    @userillusion8378 3 роки тому +54

    this is so sincere and true and honest and hes genuinely encouraging everyone to think about what hes saying, by his cadence, delivery, demeanor...and then in a way only he can do, makes you laugh out loud at the end. he was better than we deserved. rip

  • @JTokos18
    @JTokos18 6 років тому +321

    “Your heart can break for more than one person.” We need Norm to run for office.

    • @waynepayne9875
      @waynepayne9875 6 років тому +18

      Norm is a beautiful human being. Far beyond his comedic talents, he is a truly compassionate and intelligent human being.

    • @patricklemire9278
      @patricklemire9278 6 років тому +3

      Norm is a genius of the heart and the mind.

    • @shizuokaBLUES
      @shizuokaBLUES 6 років тому +3

      drServitis but they already “made it big” under their own conditions and their own system of government. They have a much bigger middle class, universal health care, and have more people with university degrees than any other country, along with much much better infrastructure and public transportation.
      Bottom line they have been shown to be a happier country in various studies.
      So why would Canadians want to become part of the USA?
      It’s bizarre thinking on your part. Unless you’re just trolling

    • @drServitis
      @drServitis 6 років тому +1

      You are correct, and that is part of the reason that America must absorb Canada into our union. NATO membership requires a minimum expenditure on defense of 2% of each country's GDP. Canada signed up to this, but after becoming a NATO member currently only spends 1.3% of its GDP on defense, which allows it to enjoy cradle to grave social welfare, which you described. Pax-Americana has given the world what stability it has since WW2, and Canada parasites off of the USA worse than any other country without contributing its share. We have the same culture, and Canada only has 36 million people, while the USA has 326 million. Canada would be nothing without the USA, and Canada steadfastly refuses to even spend the minimum of its share on defense required by NATO, a defense block whose members by in large parasite off the USA as well. The difference with Canada is that we share North America and we have the same social identity. Allegiance to the King is no longer an excuse not to do what is morally right. America must absorb Canada into our union, voluntarily or by force.

    • @shizuokaBLUES
      @shizuokaBLUES 6 років тому +1

      drServitis you’re confused on a number of points here.
      Most likely Canada will change its Coast Guard from civilian to a military branch, thereby meeting its Nato Commitment. Other countries has shuffled their various government departments around to do this and Canada will likely follow suit.
      The US and Canada thrive off each other-raw materials, access to markets, educated labor force etc, but this is actually a fairly new development.
      Canada will have little difficulty accessing other markets and providing its raw materials to other countries. However I assume that, once Trump either resigns or is voted out in 2020, NAFTA will continue on as before.
      The current congress won’t likely pass the changes to NAFTA that trump seeks and of course a Democratic held conference won’t pass a new NAFTA agreement without Canada being on board.
      I think you don’t have much grasp on the realities of the balance of US -Canadian trade and autonomy and culture.
      Canada is officially bilingual. America is not.
      Canadian Prime Ministers must be bilingual and able to debate and present in both languages.
      Canada has a national police force that is a paramilitary organization.
      Canada has universal healthcare and that is a sacrosanct pillar of its society.
      American states are far far more
      Autonomous than Canadian provinces.
      So just because we share some similarities with language and entertainment doesn’t really scratch the surface of the differences between the two
      cultures. They would never be able to integrate or assimilate in the way you describe.
      I’d give up on this idea if I were you, it’s not in the realm of possibility. As much as Mexico or
      Cuba becoming part of the US.

  • @MrDavidschloss
    @MrDavidschloss 3 роки тому +5

    „it doesn’t mean you can‘t forgive“ beautiful!

  • @petarticinovic2710
    @petarticinovic2710 3 роки тому +29

    "Your heart can break for more than one person at the same time." Now THAT'S a fucking quote.

  • @robertbiberstine642
    @robertbiberstine642 3 роки тому +15

    “Your heart can break for more than one person at the same time.” Outstanding. He is now immortalized in my family for generations to come, because I will share this quote with my son and his offspring.

  • @billyblim1213
    @billyblim1213 3 роки тому +8

    This is a rare moment of unguarded sincerity from this man.

  • @nobodynoone2500
    @nobodynoone2500 2 роки тому +10

    Don't just admire and miss this man, emulate him.
    We all need more compassion, dignity, and self reflection.

  • @orange555
    @orange555 3 роки тому +12

    What a candid look into the gentler side of Norm.

  • @Erwin3333
    @Erwin3333 3 роки тому +22

    We will always love you Norm
    RIP 😢💙

  • @rogersmartinjr.8588
    @rogersmartinjr.8588 3 роки тому +11

    Another shining light has gone out in this world.RIP Norm.🙏🏻

  • @cliffy827
    @cliffy827 3 роки тому +68

    "That's the thing about cancel culture. You lose the value of forgiveness."
    Sean Penn

    • @SPIKEFOOTBALL2
      @SPIKEFOOTBALL2 3 роки тому +13

      So true. Bill Burr commented about it saying how it's Frontier justice. . Where there's no judge or jury.
      There just didn't seem to be enough reasoning.

    • @JakeWitmer
      @JakeWitmer 3 роки тому +3

      LOL @ ...Sean Penn's letter to Matt Stone and Trey Parker

    • @cliffy827
      @cliffy827 3 роки тому +1

      I was paraphrasing what he said in a discussion with Conan O'Brien about it back in July.

    • @doddsino
      @doddsino 3 роки тому +1

      I mean Sean Penn is correct, I just wish it didn't come from a guy who physically abused women. Maybe he has paid for doing so, but in a way, I wonder if he volunteered that information on the grounds of his past actions to avoid being cancelled himself.

    • @JakeWitmer
      @JakeWitmer 3 роки тому

      @Mostly Cooperative In theory I agree with you. However, given that nearly everyone in the USA is functionally mentally retarded in the domain of "basic morality" or "basic civics"(hierarchically-integrated morality), and our prisons are packed full of innocent people, I tend to believe Goethe's view is optimal: "distrust all in whom the urge to punish is strong." Radical punishment minimization is optimal, because human beings "aren't very good at getting governance or punishment correct or proportional."
      Ross Ulbricht and Julian Assange are rotting in prison, Snowden is in exile, and murderers are running free, "time served." Manning was only released because she'd already been horribly punished, and Obama wanted to score points with the trans community. Further, cop-killers go to prison for long sentences(even when they actively caused their own "murder"), but if you kill a "second class citizen" you might not even go to prison for 10 years. Meanwhile, the prisons are full of non-criminals who are entirely innocent of committing _any_ crime (gun possession; drug possession; tax-nonpayment; etc.).
      Until America smartens up, I favor erring on the side of minimal punishment, especially for "non-state actors who don't make their livings from the system of unjust punishment" (i.e. "private citizens" like actors, bloggers, etc.).
      As far as "me too" is concerned, many alleged infractions were not even unjust. They weren't crimes at all. Louis CK whackin' off in front of you might be disturbing (or enjoyable, if you're into that sort of thing), but it doesn't rise to the level of a punishable offense. (He didn't blacklist those actresses trying to eliminate their careers, the way Weinstein did.) As far as ruining actresses' careers because they wouldn't screw you, as per Weinstein, the "me too" response was proportional: they counter-organized against him in the sphere of public ideas, and his exceptional career power over them was eliminated.
      Maybe those actresses incorrectly believed Louis CK had placed them on a blacklist. Maybe they had a personal judgment against him that was harsher than uninvolved people had. Maybe that judgment was even reasonable. ...They're entitled to do whatever they can against him in the marketplace of ideas; they're fully entitled to publicly criticize him. The problem arises from H.R. departments (something that wouldn't exist as they exist today, in a free market) being empowered with unjust legal power, and legitimate contract law essentially not existing. This is very dangerous for society, because it dramatically strengthens unjust power, and escalates to violence.
      If you think you can use unconstitutional legal power to ruin people's careers and they won't retaliate with violence, you're mistaken. The people who brought down Weinstein had a good point. ...With respect to that one guy. (Any blacklist of any kind, such as the one Mira Sorvino was placed on, should be viewed by western eyes as communistic, authoritarian, and grotesque.) The problem with opening the door to witch-hunting parties is that witches are very rare, and, worldwide, so is due process.

  • @1Nida
    @1Nida 6 років тому +7

    "Your heart can break for more than one person at a time."

  • @robertpirsig5011
    @robertpirsig5011 3 роки тому +3

    "Your heart can break for more than 1 person at the same time".

  • @ClueSign
    @ClueSign 3 роки тому +5

    "This is all so hard for me to unpack, but I wanted to use the word 'unpack.'"

  • @janetclaireSays
    @janetclaireSays 3 роки тому +115

    This is such a mature, nuanced way of looking at things. I agreed with him then and I do now. Hopefully we have matured to the point that we don't have to be vigilantes carrying torches and pitchforks like we were at the onset of the #MeToo movement.

    • @janetclaireSays
      @janetclaireSays 3 роки тому +10

      @Contact oh god. Buzz words.

    • @Spiresbeyond
      @Spiresbeyond 3 роки тому +1

      @Contact you drank a bit too much koolaid

    • @janetclaireSays
      @janetclaireSays 3 роки тому +6

      @Contactthere is nothing mature nor honest about carelessly throwing around words like "neo-marxist."

    • @THEDisneyNerd
      @THEDisneyNerd 3 роки тому +3

      The problem with norms argument here tho is that Louis C.K. never actual did time for the sexual misconduct. I don’t follow Louis c.k. so I don’t know if he’s changed but he never did any time that I could find. Also, the me too movement is def still alive and strong thankfully.

    • @gustavocards1552
      @gustavocards1552 3 роки тому +3

      @@THEDisneyNerd I mean legally speaking he's not a criminal, he just did some weird thing that freaked people out I would say. Now in terms of serving his time, it's been five years to almost six (when the months pass) now & he's still a public menace in the public's eyes so I would say he's still serving his time. In terms of him learning something, he did make some jokes about his situation in his special. But specifically talking about it I feel he needs to go do Joe Rogan for that.

  • @mikeymcd55
    @mikeymcd55 6 років тому +281

    You know who is supporting Louis CK?
    You guessed it...
    Frank Stallone.

  • @TheFinalStanza94
    @TheFinalStanza94 3 роки тому +6

    norm drops some poetic beautiful gems we can all learn from, then ends with a simple yet hilarious joke "I wanted to use the word unpack" rest easy, friend of many

  • @joeyslap426
    @joeyslap426 3 роки тому +21

    God I'm going to spend the rest of my life wishing this man is still here

    • @nobodynoone2500
      @nobodynoone2500 2 роки тому +1

      Emulate those you miss and they will live on in your actions.

  • @hillbillydelux
    @hillbillydelux 3 роки тому +13

    Rest in peace Norm, you were a gem among men.

  • @viperrecords3288
    @viperrecords3288 10 місяців тому +3

    Norm was such a good person and insanely wise. We miss you man

  • @bernlin2000
    @bernlin2000 3 роки тому +6

    Really going to miss your insight, Norm. Behind his antics, Norm MacDonald was one of the deepest, most intelligent entertainers in Hollywood. You will be sorely missed, RIP Norm.

  • @macklemorganfreeman8488
    @macklemorganfreeman8488 3 роки тому +51

    He preached compassion and forgiveness to his last breathe. RIP Norm

  • @JasonBennettisoCivics
    @JasonBennettisoCivics 6 років тому +7

    “Nobody owes me an apology.” I’ve been waiting to hear that from a famous person. Thank you! The amount of people calling for public apologies these days is annoying, and tacky.

  • @rubbersole79
    @rubbersole79 3 роки тому +10

    Norm hated hypocrisy. The world is a much colder place without this old chunk of coal.

  • @djharp51
    @djharp51 3 роки тому +5

    A remarkable human being and so respected by all, fellow comics included. God Bless You, Norm.

  • @anthonyrose2232
    @anthonyrose2232 11 місяців тому +3

    One of the few times I disagree with Norm. Murderers should never be let out of jail. That’s just a crazy take from him

    • @andreaholcock8992
      @andreaholcock8992 10 місяців тому +2

      Naw you’re just over emotional

    • @darthdragonborn1552
      @darthdragonborn1552 10 місяців тому

      He was just talking about the reality of what happens. He didn’t say they should ever be released, just that they are and since the system releases them obviously not letting them have a job and not be able to function in society would be inhumane.

  • @TaterChip91
    @TaterChip91 3 роки тому +5

    I thought I was having a stroke, I've never seen Norm in his normal life and totally did not expect that.

  • @auroraborealis13579
    @auroraborealis13579 6 років тому +41

    I've been truly star struck once. And I've met a bunch of ""celebrities""...it was Norm. I love him.

    • @slipper409
      @slipper409 6 років тому +2

      I was really star struck by hacksaw jim duggan

    • @JoeMama-yd1ve
      @JoeMama-yd1ve 6 років тому +2

      I met Pauley Shore a few weeks ago. I’m never gonna wash this hand.

  • @rmartin7558
    @rmartin7558 6 років тому +4

    Mike Tyson is allowed to do stand-up. You would think all of the venues booking Iron Mike would have no issue allowing Louis C.K. to perform.

  • @christollefson
    @christollefson 3 роки тому +2

    He speaks of an idea that used to be more widely known in our culture. We continue to choose the instant gratification of cancelation. When you look at what actually makes the world better you see what Norm is talking about.

  • @JJTVG
    @JJTVG 3 роки тому +6

    Love this. First time I seen a great comedian actually talk about humanity and what’s right or wrong. A lot of great comedians act like they’re above everything and find humor in death. Then they distance themselves with someone who gets heat.

    • @callanc3925
      @callanc3925 2 роки тому

      Hes said something that most people fail to recognise which ive been thinking for a while. The audience who is present at the show, who watched the special on their own volition, should be the people that determine whether or not a comedian is "cancelled". If a comic is really so horrific and outrageous, then they will lose their supporters without involving online mobs of people who are completely unfamiliar with them.

  • @capitalgains4194
    @capitalgains4194 3 роки тому +3

    Never seen him in a real talk with someone else i always see him with the voice everyone does impressions of him of, he really kicked some wisdom their. A bonafide OG

  • @WalterBurton
    @WalterBurton 6 років тому +3

    "Your heart can break for more than one person at the same time." ---NM

  • @waynepayne9875
    @waynepayne9875 6 років тому +16

    I'd like to see Louis CK on the podcast.

  • @wetfart1387able
    @wetfart1387able 6 років тому +260

    The world needs more Norm MacDonalds

    • @JadeDude1973
      @JadeDude1973 6 років тому +3

      He should be a franchise.

    • @checkmeowt6948
      @checkmeowt6948 6 років тому +3

      More norms would water down the norm. One norm is all we need

    • @checkmeowt6948
      @checkmeowt6948 6 років тому

      But I get what you're saying:)

    • @davidporter671
      @davidporter671 3 роки тому +3

      I think the world needs more normal McDonald’s.

    • @duncdonut
      @duncdonut 3 роки тому +17

      I'd be happy with just the one at the moment.

  • @dougdavidson3260
    @dougdavidson3260 3 роки тому +30

    Once again Norm is the smartest person in the room.

    • @jamesv6241
      @jamesv6241 3 роки тому

      You realize he was sitting next to Ron Bennington, right?

  • @wjlintz
    @wjlintz 2 роки тому +2

    My favorite comedian of all time. My favorite celebrity of all time. Had I the pleasure of knowing him, he may well have been my favorite person of all time.
    We miss you, Norm.

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY 3 роки тому +4

    Norm was such a sweetheart 💕

  • @zachrebert6775
    @zachrebert6775 10 місяців тому +2

    Norm may be gone but the example he set lives on. We could all stand to be a little more like him. RIP

  • @william.6ee
    @william.6ee 2 роки тому +11

    Wow. First time seeing Norm talking dead seriously about something. Gotta say I appreciate him even more now. He truly was an amazingly articulate, intelligent, and compassionate human being.

  • @harkiratsingh4594
    @harkiratsingh4594 3 роки тому +3

    Worst thing about them is hypocrisy.

  • @christopherowen7136
    @christopherowen7136 8 місяців тому

    I always loved Norm, but this shows what a deeply compassionate and intelligent and kind and sincere as well as courageous man he is. I love you, Norm.

  • @sliceserve234
    @sliceserve234 3 роки тому +4

    One of the most humane statements I've ever seen, in obviously very difficult circumstances, which makes it all the more humane.

  • @SirStevanco
    @SirStevanco 8 місяців тому

    “Your heart can break for more than one person at the same time” is such a poetic thought.
    Norm is greatly missed.

  • @mikelynch-zeroviewz2507
    @mikelynch-zeroviewz2507 2 роки тому +3

    Jeffrey Toobin is back on CNN like nothing happened yet Louie is still paying for it..
    The hypocrisy is saddening

  • @joeyday1252
    @joeyday1252 3 роки тому +8

    Norm was too intelligent and kind to be part of the "entertainment" world.

  • @chloekit4861
    @chloekit4861 3 роки тому +5

    Norm raised good points he stuck by his friend unlike 90% of his other friends

    • @Winterstick549
      @Winterstick549 3 роки тому

      Norm and Dave Chappelle backed Louie.

    • @chloekit4861
      @chloekit4861 3 роки тому +1

      @@Winterstick549 it’s amazing that when someone gets cancelled by the public, people turn their back on you... your seem to be friends will jump on the bandwagon out of fear they too will be cancelled.

    • @Winterstick549
      @Winterstick549 3 роки тому

      @@chloekit4861
      UA-cam Dave Chappelle on Louis CK.
      Its hilarious 😆

  • @stringtheoryguitars4952
    @stringtheoryguitars4952 3 роки тому +1

    We love you Norm! Thanks for sharing your gifts and your heart with us.

  • @Tombalino
    @Tombalino 6 років тому +3

    Such a pleasure to listen to this man

  • @greenspringvalley
    @greenspringvalley 3 роки тому +1

    "Your heart can break for more than one person at the same time."

  • @b2d327
    @b2d327 6 років тому +4

    Louis sets a bar that most comedians can't reach. They're the ones that don't want him back because as long as he's not working, they have jobs.

  • @TtotheCizzel
    @TtotheCizzel 2 роки тому +2

    You only find out the noble people in your life when your blood is in the water

  • @dandapper2397
    @dandapper2397 3 роки тому +3

    He was not only funny but had a very high IQ

  • @dlions20071
    @dlions20071 4 роки тому +2

    He’s very deep and intricate in a way! Norm just dumbs things down to be funny! A great comic and story teller but I can see he’s very grounded and caring as well.

  • @SethMcFartlane
    @SethMcFartlane 6 років тому +146

    And Louis never even gave Norm a job on his show. Y'know, it's a tough one. But I guess it just shows the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates.

    • @ookie4179
      @ookie4179 6 років тому

      He got Todd Barry tho....equally as observational.

    • @frarfarf
      @frarfarf 6 років тому

      Yeah ok hero I'm sure you would put your whole career on the line to defend somebody who fucked up

    • @somalipirate3291
      @somalipirate3291 5 років тому

      @@ookie4179 Norm is echelons above Tod Barry

    • @ookie4179
      @ookie4179 5 років тому

      @@somalipirate3291 for being a pirate from a 3rd world Shithole, i gotta say, i agree With you 100 percent.

    • @somalipirate3291
      @somalipirate3291 5 років тому +2

      @@ookie4179 you're too kind shit hole doesn't do it justice.

  • @felphero
    @felphero 3 роки тому +3

    I'm a leftist. I agree with the me too movement. I think Louis deserves to be forgiven

  • @darthdragonborn1552
    @darthdragonborn1552 3 роки тому +2

    This was posted exactly three years before he died

  • @ViscountDI
    @ViscountDI 3 роки тому +45

    Norm was old school. Unlike his fellow comics (and so many "woke" people now), he still valued compassion and forgiveness.

    • @ryank2465
      @ryank2465 3 роки тому +1

      do you not realize that people condemn louis ck out of compassion for the victims? once again, you can have compassion for multiple people, no? isn't that what norm is saying?

    • @ViscountDI
      @ViscountDI 3 роки тому +1

      @@ryank2465 yeah I didn't say you couldn't have compassion for the victim. The point is that woke culture is so quick to condemn and unforgiving of the accused

    • @viniciusnascimentooliveira3440
      @viniciusnascimentooliveira3440 2 роки тому +4

      @@ryank2465 if you think like that, you won't forgive anyone at all. The guy did a bad thing, his mistake. But I can't understand why comedians, even people that he helped, were so unloyal. At least they could just don't say anything, but don't turn your back and attack your friend. The same thing happened with Roseane: she did a bad thing, but it was so obviously wrong and despicable that I am surprised that none of her fellow comedians wondered about her mental health or other issues. Instead, they condemned her immediately. World should not be this cold. Stick to your people, try to understand them, don't be fast to condemn. I agree that this topic has many point of views though: for example, what about the family of the guy who was murdered? Should they ever forgive? Life's hard and there are no straighforward answers, but everyone should think about this kind of thing.

    • @JohnCenaFan6298
      @JohnCenaFan6298 2 роки тому +1

      @ryan k u just ignored the entire short 3 min video. U can have compassion but u must have forgiveness also. If u dont, ur a nihilist plain and simple

    • @JohnCenaFan6298
      @JohnCenaFan6298 2 роки тому

      If forgiveness doesn't exist, why bother with anything? Penance wouldn't mean anything, doing wrong wouldn't make a difference anymore either

  • @jayxavier6930
    @jayxavier6930 2 роки тому +1

    00:32 "I'm not hiring that guy" Chris Hedges, who teaches in prisons, has addressed this point persuasively and poignantly: people should check it out!!!

  • @xp50player
    @xp50player 3 роки тому +3

    He really sounds ill in this interview. I’m surprised no one questioned it.

  • @dirtroad4229
    @dirtroad4229 3 роки тому +1

    Call me old fashioned, but I don't want murderers washing my dishes!

  • @luisbarrera5740
    @luisbarrera5740 3 роки тому +5

    When no one supported Louis CK this guy spoke out. What a fucking G

  • @hullstar242
    @hullstar242 10 місяців тому +2

    The difference is, felons legitimately can’t find jobs and Louis CK has never stopped doing shows for longer than a few months.
    He’s been successful even after he was “cancelled” he just isn’t doing the numbers that he was
    He’s still very successful and isn’t struggling to find gigs or feed himself.

  • @blastosist
    @blastosist 6 років тому +27

    Poor Norm, the futility of trying to be logical in the face of abusrdity is exhausting.

    • @karlconnolly3994
      @karlconnolly3994 6 років тому +4

      blastosist
      Knocking one out in front of women is pretty absurd.

    • @blastosist
      @blastosist 6 років тому +2

      Maybe you should re-watch Norm's interview or are you trying to make my point.

    • @Petergonzaleztv
      @Petergonzaleztv 6 років тому +1

      the absurdity of watching someone jack off in order to get rich and famous is logical in the face of women's futility.

    • @PohTrain
      @PohTrain 3 роки тому

      @@karlconnolly3994 He should have done it in front of a guy to be more logical

    • @karlconnolly3994
      @karlconnolly3994 3 роки тому +2

      @@PohTrain
      There’s no “logic” in sex attacks, just self service at the victims expense.

  • @gabos7892
    @gabos7892 3 роки тому +1

    "Your heart can break for more than one person at the same time"

  • @Silks
    @Silks 2 роки тому +1

    Even when making a serious point, he gives you a punchline as if his entire point was just a big, delightful, waste of your time leading up to "unpack" 😆

  • @bamfordsteele555
    @bamfordsteele555 10 місяців тому +7

    Well, the difference between the murderer who did his time and got out of prison and Lewis CK is that in order to do "penance" as Norm calls it, you have to be apologetic and actually take responsibility for what you did. Louis CK never did that. And yes, there is room for forgiveness, even I suppose for a murderer, but the person has to be truly sorry for what they did and Lewis CK never seemed sorry for what he did.
    He's sorry that he got caught.

  • @samchoate1719
    @samchoate1719 2 роки тому +1

    He’s right. It is all so self evident.

  • @patdonnelly9392
    @patdonnelly9392 6 років тому +32

    ...off topic....Norm's wearing an old school CCM cap!

    • @jimjambananaslam3596
      @jimjambananaslam3596 6 років тому +1

      That's a logo I haven't seen since I was a kid.

    • @make3735
      @make3735 6 років тому +1

      Gotta love Contemporary Christian Music

    • @LastbutNotFirst
      @LastbutNotFirst 6 років тому +2

      hockey, best sport on the planet.

  • @darkhymnsfromthecoldnorth
    @darkhymnsfromthecoldnorth 2 роки тому +2

    I've loved Norm most of my life, but one thing I didn't know is how intellectual he was.

  • @m35926
    @m35926 6 років тому +10

    Why aren't more comedians/people in general support Norm?

    • @LadyJay114
      @LadyJay114 6 років тому +5

      Exactly. Current society is extremely superficial & tribal. If you don't do and say exactly as the tribe says, they'll try to destroy you.

    • @LastbutNotFirst
      @LastbutNotFirst 6 років тому +4

      norm has no fear. the shit he did on SNL was insane. and fucking hilarious. he made jokes about OJ knowing that his boss was good friends with OJ. he was told to stop. he didn't stop the jokes. hahahahah.

    • @mariannesouza8326
      @mariannesouza8326 6 років тому +3

      Lack of courage.

    • @SanguineMalcontent
      @SanguineMalcontent 4 роки тому +1

      @@LadyJay114 Society has always been like this, only now the degree and awareness is heightened by social media (which also offers the historically oppressed a megaphone to the voice only acquired in the past century).

  • @brianjackson93
    @brianjackson93 3 роки тому +1

    Such a principled and brave man. Devoted to his craft and loyal to his friends. The world will really miss his character.

  • @grupil
    @grupil 6 років тому +30

    It’s called jealousy.... these so called ‘comedians’ trying to block Louis return to the stage know that he is a superior performer.

  • @no_one_of_that_name_here
    @no_one_of_that_name_here 3 роки тому +1

    What a wonderfully thoughtful man Norm was. He is so missed.

  • @jrock5830
    @jrock5830 3 роки тому +18

    At the time he was given a hard time for this, even though it is some pretty basic obvious points he is making and doing so with the kind of gravity that he would have to have been fighting as a comic in that format, virtually by instinct at that stage.

  • @pedrojiminez3404
    @pedrojiminez3404 6 місяців тому +1

    I remember when Louis did this I instantly thought "wtf, is that wrong?" and immediately asked the girl sitting across from me if she was uncomfortable.She said no, and now I still don't get it.

  • @Dyrock666
    @Dyrock666 3 роки тому +54

    I really want to know what Louis’s thoughts on Norm’s passing, considering they were close and two titans in the comedy game. I’d love to hear his thoughts on the devastating news about Norm. Rest easy, Turd Furguson. Although you left us way too soon, the resonating wisdom we learned from you will never be forgotten.

  • @charliekilleen5600
    @charliekilleen5600 3 роки тому +3

    Oh now Norm you’re gonna get yourself in trouble again!

  • @roel.vinckens
    @roel.vinckens 2 роки тому +2

    Great man.
    The more I learn about this Norm character the more I care for him.
    Definitely owns a doghouse.

  • @friedchicken1
    @friedchicken1 3 роки тому +4

    What did Louie do again? I actually forgot. Did he expose himself with consent of the other person? Refresh my memory

    • @ScarletEdge
      @ScarletEdge 3 роки тому +5

      He doesn't look like a a greek god so kinky shit is being read as creepy/rapy. That's the jist of it.

    • @friedchicken1
      @friedchicken1 3 роки тому +2

      @@ScarletEdge makes sense

    • @deucefloyd9858
      @deucefloyd9858 3 роки тому +4

      Remember the SNL skit with Tom Brady about how to get away with sexual harassment? "Be handsome. Be attractive. Don't be unattractive."

  • @timothyaldrich83
    @timothyaldrich83 2 роки тому +1

    Norm said it perfect. Louis ck did his time and should be working. What a good friend one of the few had the guts to side with his buddy.

  • @turdferguson7504
    @turdferguson7504 3 роки тому +16

    Norm nailed it, then the outrage whirlwind came for him and his grace and compassion. A man struggling with cancer, a man who’s talent wasn’t within the mobs comprehension had to go on the view and apologize for being right to those yammering bitches. God bless his soul and prayers for all of left behind in this broken world.

    • @tonymarselle8812
      @tonymarselle8812 3 роки тому +1

      Chill out dude, it’s a bad look being all ornery and stuff. Don’t think it’s a very “norm” approved way to be.
      He basically said the same thing on the View that he says here in this interview. Mostly verbatim, like he wrote it and practiced it and made sure his point was clear but made it all look improvised; norm McDonald style.

    • @turdferguson7504
      @turdferguson7504 3 роки тому

      @@tonymarselle8812
      Yammering bitches is a Norm joke about the view. It’s very much “norm”.