“Because the light was on.”

Single moth

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The artwork

Norm Macdonald in Norm Macdonald: A moth gives a podiatrist a long account of despair. The podiatrist observes that these problems call for a different kind of doctor and asks why the moth came here. The punchline abruptly replaces the psychological explanation with ordinary insect attraction to a lit place. Norm's own interview corroborates the short punchline and its extended delivery. No literal office arrangement is established. A lone moth beneath a hanging lamp, its golden cone of light breaking into a dark field beside cream serif lettering.

The scene

Moth joke on Conan

A moth gives a podiatrist a long account of despair. The podiatrist observes that these problems call for a different kind of doctor and asks why the moth came here. The punchline abruptly replaces the psychological explanation with ordinary insect attraction to a lit place. Norm's own interview corroborates the short punchline and its extended delivery. No literal office arrangement is established.

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Materials and dimensions

Print dimensions: 16 × 24 in
Finish: Unframed print
Paper: Enhanced matte paper
Frame: Ayous wood · 0.75 in profile
Included: Acrylite protector & hanging hardware

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