Norm Macdonald

A Norm Macdonald is a Canadian stand-up comedian who pioneered norm macdonald shaggy dog storytelling techniques and norm macdonald deadpan delivery techniques (1959-2021).

• AKA: Norman Gene Macdonald, Norm Macdonald Comedian, Norm MacDonald.
• Context:
  • He can (typically) extend Norm Macdonald Simple Premises into norm macdonald elaborate narratives.
  • He can (typically) maintain Norm Macdonald Flat Affect through norm macdonald absurd storys.
  • He can (typically) employ Norm Macdonald Anti-Humor Techniques within norm macdonald talk show appearances.
  • He can (often) subvert Norm Macdonald Audience Expectations via norm macdonald narrative misdirection.
  • He can (often) create Norm Macdonald Meta-Commentary about norm macdonald comedy conventions.
  • He can (often) utilize Norm Macdonald Folksy Phrasing for norm macdonald comedic effect.
  • He can range from being a Quebec Stand-Up Comedian to being an International Comedy Icon, depending on his career period.
  • He can range from being a SNL Cast Member to being a Comedy Elder Statesman, depending on his professional phase.
  • He can range from being a Club Comedian to being a Netflix Special Performer, depending on his venue scale.
  • He can range from being a Controversial Comedian to being a Beloved Figure, depending on his public perception.
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• Example(s):
  • Norm Macdonald Performance Eras, such as:
    • Norm Macdonald SNL Era (1993-1998), anchoring norm macdonald Weekend Update.
    • Norm Macdonald Stand-Up Era (1990s-2021), perfecting norm macdonald shaggy dog storys.
    • Norm Macdonald Talk Show Era (1990s-2010s), creating norm macdonald legendary appearances.
  • Norm Macdonald Signature Routines, such as:
    • Moth Joke (2010s), extending norm macdonald 12-minute narrative.
    • O.J. Simpson Jokes (1990s), delivering norm macdonald controversial commentary.
    • Bob Saget Roast (2008), subverting norm macdonald roast conventions.
  • Norm Macdonald Media Works, such as:
    • Norm Macdonald Live (2013-2018), hosting norm macdonald podcast show.
    • Based on a True Story (2016), writing norm macdonald fictional memoir.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Energetic Comedian, who uses high energy delivery.
  • Prop Comedian, who relies on physical objects.
  • Musical Comedian, who incorporates song performance.
• See: Shaggy Dog Storytelling Technique, Deadpan Delivery Technique, Anti-Humor Technique, Comedy Show Host, Saturday Night Live, Canadian Comedian, Stand-Up Comedy, Talk Show Guest, Comedy Legend.

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