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Norm MacDonald hosting the 1998 ESPYs - Last time the ESPY's were worth watching
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:09 am
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:09 am
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In 1998, Norm Macdonald hosted the ESPYs and did just about everything short of setting the room on fire. It was the last time ESPN even got close to being dangerous, and it was the last time the ESPYs were worth watching.
In 1998 ESPN wasn't the behemoth it is today, but this was still a prime-time event with a roomful of America's most image-conscious athletes, all uncomfortably sitting there through Norm's 9 minute routine. (Honestly, Ken Griffey, Jr. has this "Is anyone going to yank this motherfricker off the stage?" look both times they pan over to him. )
Given the increased sensitivity over at the WWL, I don't think Norm would have any shot at getting away with the "You should go back to Japan, you dirty foreigner" bit. And, of course, the last joke features an unassuming Charles Woodson, smiling into the camera, completely unaware that he's being set up for that epically ruthless Heisman/O.J line. Not a chance.
In 1998, Norm Macdonald hosted the ESPYs and did just about everything short of setting the room on fire. It was the last time ESPN even got close to being dangerous, and it was the last time the ESPYs were worth watching.
In 1998 ESPN wasn't the behemoth it is today, but this was still a prime-time event with a roomful of America's most image-conscious athletes, all uncomfortably sitting there through Norm's 9 minute routine. (Honestly, Ken Griffey, Jr. has this "Is anyone going to yank this motherfricker off the stage?" look both times they pan over to him. )
Given the increased sensitivity over at the WWL, I don't think Norm would have any shot at getting away with the "You should go back to Japan, you dirty foreigner" bit. And, of course, the last joke features an unassuming Charles Woodson, smiling into the camera, completely unaware that he's being set up for that epically ruthless Heisman/O.J line. Not a chance.
This post was edited on 7/17/14 at 9:14 am
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Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:11 am to VermilionTiger
Drake was an awesome host.. So was Timberlake a few years ago.
ETA: thought you were stating an opinion... but I see you were just quoting Deadspin. Carry on.
This post was edited on 7/17/14 at 9:16 am
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:13 am to PhiTiger1764
I'm sure Drake was really into it. He got to announce an award for all of his favorite teams. All 30 of them.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:16 am to PhiTiger1764
Drake is such a douchebag. That whole Donald Sterling remix shite was pathetic.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:17 am to PapaPogey
Yea that was dumb but the two songs before that were hilarious.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:18 am to PapaPogey
I don't get the appeal of the ESPYs at all.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:18 am to PortCityTiger24
Same
Can't remember the last time I watched.
Can't remember the last time I watched.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:18 am to PortCityTiger24
I don't see it either.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:19 am to VermilionTiger
Man Norm was funny. I love the camera panning over the audience and seeing the celebrities at the time like Gillian Anderson. 
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:19 am to PortCityTiger24
quote:same here. I've never had any desire whatsoever to watch it
I don't get the appeal of the ESPYs at all
OMG guys we won an award for best sports moment, that totally takes the sting away from the heartbreaking championship game loss
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:19 am to VermilionTiger
I agree because I love norm macdonald but the espy are never watchable that is why didn't watch. Deadspin could learn a few things about changing the channel. Their obsession over how bad ESPN can be comes across as smug and jealous.
This post was edited on 7/17/14 at 9:20 am
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:20 am to VermilionTiger
Basically, Norm trolled the frick out of ESPN because he wasn't going to be PC. Brilliant comedy.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:20 am to VermilionTiger
I love that video
The pissed off look on the face of Griffey and the other guy after the OJ joke is priceless
The pissed off look on the face of Griffey and the other guy after the OJ joke is priceless
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:21 am to PortCityTiger24
quote:Me, either. As if everything they're honoring there hasn't been beaten into our heads 10,000 times already by that point. But, hey, let's bring it up again, in case you've somehow become unsick of it.
I don't get the appeal of the ESPYs at all.
Also, The Sports Show with Norm MacDonald was one of the most hilarious shows to ever air. Sucks that it only lased one season.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:21 am to VermilionTiger
Drake's monologue bombed. Some of his skits were okay.
Justin Timberlake should host every year.
Justin Timberlake should host every year.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:23 am to Choupique19
It was on at the restraunt I work at, otherwise I wouldn't have even watched
I wasn't paying attention much but I couldn't help but notice the 15 minutes of Michael Sam slobber they had
I wasn't paying attention much but I couldn't help but notice the 15 minutes of Michael Sam slobber they had
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:24 am to goldennugget
No shite? They had Sam on the show 
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:26 am to PhiTiger1764
quote:I watched the first 10 minutes or so, and he was awful. I changed the channel and didn't go back. And I like the ESPYs. . .
Drake was an awesome host.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:32 am to Patrick_Bateman
His opening monologue.. Blake Griffin skit.. 2nd place song.. Side pieces song.. Making fun of JFF and Russell Westbrook.. All of that was hilarious.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:33 am to PapaPogey
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That whole Donald Sterling remix shite was pathetic.
I cringed at this. It was ridiculous
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