jawsMD

May 11th, 2011 at 1:18 AM ^

 I thought Norm was great on SNL. Haven't seen his new show yet, but this bit was decent. Although, any extra attention for college hockey is a plus. College hockey is hands down the best kept secret in the American sports culture.

Turd_Ferguson

May 11th, 2011 at 1:49 AM ^

I'm biased, b/c I think Norm is the funniest guy in the world..

But I've seen a few critiques about his material on this show not being "current", and I don't think that is really the whole point of the show.  He uses a few current stories but also has funny bits using some older stuff too.. I don't think that is a detriment to the show b/c it's all funny for the most part, and even if he uses a clip/story you've seen before, his take on it is usually very different.

Tosh.0 does web redemptions for internet clips that are 5-10 years old and I haven't heard any similar criticism of that show.  Just my two cents.

Btw, if you get the chance to see Norm's stand up live, DO IT.  I saw him a few years ago and it is the hardest I have ever laughed in my life, by a wide margin.

Soulfire21

May 11th, 2011 at 3:00 AM ^

The way he says "Wait, what" irks me.  I don't know why, but it feels rushed and lacks confidence.

That is all.

I did enjoy hockeybear's impromptu (for me) appearance.

Noleverine

May 11th, 2011 at 5:21 AM ^

Peaceful college campuses?  Apparently he has never been to East Lansing.  Or if he did, the couches must have stopped burning by that point.

BrownJuggernaut

May 11th, 2011 at 9:06 AM ^

I liked Norm a lot back in the day when he had a sitcom and everything. He just sort of dropped off for a bit it seems. He's a funny dude, so I'll give Sports Show a shot, though I think it'll flop.

MAgoBLUE

May 11th, 2011 at 9:58 AM ^

Norm is awesome but like so many other talented comedians I think he has a dark side.  He drinks and gambles a lot.  He had $25k on Pacquio this past weekend.  It seems like all of his projects are short-lived because he either gets bored and quits or wears out his welcome.  I like Sports Show but I don't expect it to be around for too long.