Answering a question extremely quickly, especially a rather difficult one.
The term is named after the author himself, as well as an absolutely golden moment during Meredith Viera's time as the host of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?", where a contestant phoned a friend for $250,000, and said friend instantly told him the correct answer - Norman Mailer.
The term is named after the author himself, as well as an absolutely golden moment during Meredith Viera's time as the host of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?", where a contestant phoned a friend for $250,000, and said friend instantly told him the correct answer - Norman Mailer.
Contestant: "Bob, in 1960, what author stabbed his second wife, Adele, with a pen knife during an argument at a party?"
Bob (before contestant even reads any of the choices): Norman Mailer!
*Audience cheers*
(A few moments later, contestant locks in Norman Mailer and gets it right)
Bob (before contestant even reads any of the choices): Norman Mailer!
*Audience cheers*
(A few moments later, contestant locks in Norman Mailer and gets it right)
by Ubeenbamboozledson November 20, 2020

When somebody intends to do something nice for you, like say holding an elevator or door, only to let go at the last minute making you look like a total twat!
Some guy snatched my purse today then this lovelly man tackled him to the ground and retrieved it. I was about to thank him when he took out my wallet and threw my purse in the bin, what an Unnoble Norman.
by kingpryle September 25, 2010

quite similar in practice to Arabian Goggles, the Norman Helmet involves placing one's testicles over another's eyes while the reciever is on his/her back (usually asleep), and the shaft of the penis runs down the length of the receiver's nose, reminiscent of an medieval cranial protection device from the days of yore.
"Jimmy fell asleep first at the sleepover, and so billy gave him a Norman Helmet"
or
"right before i came on yo momma's face, i gave that bitch a phat Norman Helmet"
or
"right before i came on yo momma's face, i gave that bitch a phat Norman Helmet"
by alex el maestro October 25, 2006

by Anonymous April 5, 2003

A former torey minister and brown toungued, nazi, arse boy of Margret Thatcher best known for his ability to ride a bike whilst balancing a hotel on his head.
"If my love of my country makes me a racist, then so be it!!" (Norman Tebbit - 1978 Conservative party conference)
"Will some one dig me out of this pile of rubble" (Norman Tebbit - 1984 Torey Party conference)
"Will some one dig me out of this pile of rubble" (Norman Tebbit - 1984 Torey Party conference)
by black flag June 26, 2004

by trumpetcatz August 1, 2003

Norman Lloyd (Born Norman Nathan Perlmutter) was an American actor. Born on November 8, 1914, Lloyd was the was the longest-lived actor of all time -- and also the longest-active actor of all time -- with a career that lasted from the age of eight until his death on May 11, 2021 at the ripe old age of 106.
The last film Norman Lloyd appeared in before his death was Trainwreck. He was 100 years old at the time of its release.
That's pretty crazy.
That's pretty crazy.
by Ubeenbamboozledson June 19, 2021
