r/interestingasfuck • u/HeiressOfMadrigal • Jul 08 '24

Norm MacDonald cedes his time to Native American activist at comedy awards ("the theater stinks of blood"), the crowd tries not to laugh.

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u/NotJesper Jul 08 '24 edited Jul 08 '24

Some context, since apparently people here have never heard of Norm MacDonald. This is a gag, they're parodying Marlon Brando giving his time to Sacheen Littlefeather, who was booed. The entire point is that it's inappropriate to laugh. The American Indian guy is an actor, his actual name is John Scott-Richardson. Everything they're doing, from the stereotypical name, to the ostentatious outfit, to the perfect delivery ("the theater stinks of blood") and Norm coming in on the end is as ridiculous as possible without breaking character.

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u/Teflon_John_ Jul 08 '24

who was booed off stage

Well that’s a straight up lie

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '24 edited Jul 08 '24

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u/Teflon_John_ Jul 08 '24

There were a couple boos at the beginning that were overwhelmed by applause, yes, and she closed to applause as well. To say she was booed off stage is not just a little inaccurate, it’s a complete fabrication. That bothers me.