40 Norm from ‘Cheers’ Quotes for a Good Laugh

Norman "Norm" Peterson is a comical character in the '80s sitcom "Cheers," who is well-loved for his wit, humor, and overall character. As a loyal patron of Cheers, a local bar, he is often greeted by everyone upon entry.

Since its debut in 1982, "Cheers" became one of the most popular sitcoms in history, winning 28 Primetime Emmys, amongst many other wins and over 180 nominations. The series ran for over a decade, following the lives of regular customers at a Boston bar called Cheers.

Among the patrons, who share their lives over a drink, is Norman Peterson, better known as Norm. He is known for sitting in the same seat every day and ordering beer. As a busy accountant, Norm often experiences daily challenges, which show in his greetings toward other customers and staff.

Whenever Norm enters Cheers, he is greeted with a smile by everyone and asked how his day went. His replies are often comical, making him one of the fan-favorite characters on the show.

Norm Peterson with his quote: "Coach: What'd you like, Normie? ; Norm: A reason to live. Give me another beer." | Source: Facebook.com/Cheers

Norm from 'Cheers' Quotes That Show His Love For Beer

"Coach: Can I draw you a beer, Norm?

Norm: No, I know what they look like. Just pour me one." – "Cheers"

"Coach: How's a beer sound, Norm?

Norm: I dunno. I usually finish them before they get a word in." – "Cheers"

"Coach: What would you say to a nice beer, Normie?

Norm: Going down?" – "Cheers"

"Coach: What'll is be, Normie?

Norm: Just the usual, Coach. I'll have a froth of beer and a snorkel." – "Cheers"

"Coach: What'd you like, Normie?

Norm: A reason to live. Give me another beer." – "Cheers"

Norm Peterson with his quote: "Sam: What's new, Norm? ; Norm: Terrorists, Sam. They've taken over my stomach and they're demanding beer." | Source: Facebook.com/Cheers

"Coach: What would you say to a beer, Normie?

Norm: Daddy wuvs you." – "Cheers"

"Sam: What'll you have, Normie?

Norm: Well, I'm in a gambling mood, Sammy. I'll take a glass of whatever comes out of that tap.

Sam: Looks like beer, Norm.

Norm: Call me Mister Lucky." – "Cheers"

"Sam: What'd you say, Norm?

Norm: Any cheap, tawdry thing that will get me a beer." – "Cheers"

"Sam: What's new, Norm?

Norm: Terrorists, Sam. They've taken over my stomach and they're demanding beer." – "Cheers"

Norm Peterson with his quote: "Woody: What's going on, Mr. Peterson? ; Norm: Let's talk about what's going in Mr. Peterson. Beer, Woody." | Source: Facebook.com/Cheers

"Sam: Beer, Norm?

Norm: Have I gotten that predictable? Good." – "Cheers"

"Sam: How's about a beer, Norm?

Norm: That's that amber sudsy stuff, right? I've heard good things about it!" – "Cheers"

"Sam: Whaddya say, Norm?

Norm: Well, I never met a beer I didn't drink." – "Cheers"

"Sam: What's the story, Norm?

Norm: Boy meets beer. Boy drinks beer. Boy meets another beer." – "Cheers"

"Woody: What's going on, Mr. Peterson?

Norm: Let's talk about what's going in Mr. Peterson. Beer, Woody." – "Cheers"

Norm Peterson with his quote: "Coach: What's shaking, Norm? ; Norm: All four cheeks and a couple of chains." | Source: Facebook.com/Cheers

"Norm: Hey, Woody, give me a refill, would you?

Woody: Coming up. You know, Mr. Peterson, you're amazing. How do you keep putting them away?

Norm: Well, it's all done with mirrors, son. I just never look in one." – "Cheers"

"Woody: Hey, how would a beer feel, Mr. Peterson?

Norm: Pretty nervous if I was in the room." – "Cheers"

"Coach: What can I do for you, Norm?

Norm: Well, I need something to kill time before my second beer. How about a first one?" – "Cheers"

Hilarious Norm from 'Cheers' Quotes

"Coach: What's shaking, Norm?

Norm: All four cheeks and a couple of chains" – "Cheers"

Norm Peterson with his quote: "I sit there." | Source: Facebook.com/Cheers

"Coach: What's going down, Normie?

Norm: My butt cheeks on that bar stool." – "Cheers"

"Whatcha up to, Norm?

Norm: My ideal weight if I were eleven feet tall." – "Cheers"

"Sam: Still pouring, Norm?

Norm: That's funny, I was about to ask you the same thing." – "Cheers"

"Bars can be very sad places. Some people spend their whole lives in bars. Just yesterday, some guy sat right here next to me for eleven hours." – Norm Peterson, "Cheers"

"I sit there." – Norm Peterson, "Cheers"

Norm Peterson with his quote: "Alright, but stop me at one....make that one-thirty." | Source: Facebook.com/Cheers

"Give me a tall one in case I like it." – Norm Peterson, "Cheers"

"If she calls, I'm not here." – Norm Peterson, "Cheers"

"Pass the beer nuts." – Norm Peterson, "Cheers"

"Well, science is seeking a cure for thirst. I happen to be the guinea pig." – Norm Peterson, "Cheers"

"Alright, but stop me at one....make that one-thirty." – Norm Peterson, "Cheers"

Norm Peterson with his quote: "It's a dog-eat-dog world, Sammy." | Source: Facebook.com/Cheers

Norm from 'Cheers' Quotes About His Bad Days

"Sam: Hey Norm, how's the world been treating you?

Norm: Like a baby treats a diaper." – "Cheers"

"Sam: How's life treating you?

Norm: It's not, Sammy, but you can." – "Cheers"

"Coach: How's life treating you, Norm?

Norm: Like I just ran over its dog." – "Cheers"

"Coach: Norm, what's your most troublesome problem?

Norm: You know, that's tough to say, Coach. Let's see. I'm overweight, unemployed, separated, depressed, starting to drink too much. I guess my biggest problem is I've never been happier." – "Cheers"

Norm Peterson with his quote: "Coach: How's life treating you, Norm? ; Norm: Like he caught me in bed with his wife." | Source: Facebook.com/Cheers

"Sam: How's life in the fast lane, Normie?

Norm: Beats me. I can't find the on-ramp." – "Cheers"

"Woody: What's happening, Mr. Peterson?

Norm: The question is, Woody, why is it happening to me?" – "Cheers"

"Woody: Hey, Mr. Peterson, how's life?

Norm: Oh, the plot's okay, Woody, but it kind of falls apart at the end." – "Cheers"

"Norm: Yeah, or you could try using my problem. I've always had this terrible fear of being a failure.

Carla: You are a failure.

Norm: Well, then I've licked it." – "Cheers"

"Coach: How's life treating you, Norm?

Norm: Like he caught me in bed with his wife." – "Cheers"

Norm Peterson with his quote: "Sam: Still pouring, Norm? ; Norm: That's funny, I was about to ask you the same thing." | Source: Facebook.com/Cheers

Norm is undoubtedly an intelligent, witty, and quick-thinking guy, as seen in his dialogues. He is also a married man, although his wife rarely appears on camera.

"Cheers" featured several great talents, including George Wendt as Norm Peterson, Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, and John Ratzenberger.

Like Norm, another sitcom character with many frustrations in life is Stanley Hudson. Read his quotes from "The Office" for a good laugh.