Norm Macdonald Jokes That Prove He Was One of the Best Ever

Norm Macdonald always played the long game.

He was never chasing applause or looking to land a quick punchline. He trusted the joke, his delivery, and trusted that if you were paying attention, you’d get there with him.

He’s a legend in the art form.

That’s why other comedians revered him. Norm zigged when everyone else zagged, dragged jokes out until they became absurd, and somehow made the dumbest ideas feel smart, and the smartest jokes feel effortless.

These jokes are a reminder of why Norm is still held up as a comedian’s comedian, as timeless and funny as ever.

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