That's not the discussion here, though: This is a man deliberately choosing to be un-funny in order to invert things for a bunch of comics. Which is fine. But it doesn't change the fact that he deliberately chose to do wretchedly bad humor for effect.In a brilliant showcase of anti-comedy, Norm MacDonald surprised/trolled everyone at the Bob Saget Roast. By responding to producer’s request to be edgier, McDonald brought out deliberately corny and old-fashioned jokes that, fun fact: were made up by his father. The jokes may have been cheesy, but that was their power. It took a while for the audience to understand what was happening that night and to this day some still didn’t get it. But it’s also what makes the lore of McDonald’s appearance stronger.