I live in San Francisco, and I have studied Emperor Norton. I do not remotely accept that he was “crazy,” or “insane.” I think he was quite brilliant, and had a wonderful time playing to people’s sense of humor. He was revered in his day. His proclamations were often quite brilliant. He proposed the Bay Bridge, which should be known as the Emperor Norton Bridge. Once, when he came upon a mob attacking a Chinese gentleman, he simply bowed his head, and began repeating the Lord’s Prayer. The men were so shamed that they stopped, and let thir victim be, and fled. He played chess, daily at the Mechanic’s Institute, was saluted by police officers (after one took him into custody for mental illness…it was an apology from the chief), and when he died, his funeral was magnificent. It was paid for by the wealthy, and a huge crowd. And, I am most proud to say, his Requeim Mass was provided by my church, Church of the Advent, which is now Church of the Advent of Christ the King. I have visited his grave in Colma.
DangerBunny about 5 years ago
That takes me back to sprouthood.
BE THIS GUY about 5 years ago
There is no magic.
michaeljwolff about 5 years ago
Oo var dish?
Major Matt Mason Premium Member about 5 years ago
Banana oil!
oakie817 about 5 years ago
here i’ve been saying Nollaig Shona all these years
aerotica69 about 5 years ago
Tardigated Abderite!
jrankin1959 about 5 years ago
Thank goodness – for a moment, I thought he was trying to work in a tribute to Little Bunny Foo-Foo…
Dean about 5 years ago
I recall seeing notary sojac on Pogo’s rowboat and wondering then what that was all about in my youth.
dbwindhorst about 5 years ago
I wonder if Dave Grohl knows this. He seems like a fairly smart guy.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member about 5 years ago
BUNNY FOO-FOO!
kauri44 about 5 years ago
Emperor Norton is accusing someone else of being nuts?
jennifer.usher about 5 years ago
I live in San Francisco, and I have studied Emperor Norton. I do not remotely accept that he was “crazy,” or “insane.” I think he was quite brilliant, and had a wonderful time playing to people’s sense of humor. He was revered in his day. His proclamations were often quite brilliant. He proposed the Bay Bridge, which should be known as the Emperor Norton Bridge. Once, when he came upon a mob attacking a Chinese gentleman, he simply bowed his head, and began repeating the Lord’s Prayer. The men were so shamed that they stopped, and let thir victim be, and fled. He played chess, daily at the Mechanic’s Institute, was saluted by police officers (after one took him into custody for mental illness…it was an apology from the chief), and when he died, his funeral was magnificent. It was paid for by the wealthy, and a huge crowd. And, I am most proud to say, his Requeim Mass was provided by my church, Church of the Advent, which is now Church of the Advent of Christ the King. I have visited his grave in Colma.
Bradley Walker about 5 years ago
Sure, but who knows from nov shmoz ka pop?