All the best memes in honour of Norman the tree’s death

Norman would have wanted us to remember him this way

6 years ago

Victoria Bromley | Guides

It was confirmed this morning that Norman, the well cherished and adored library tree, has died. It has caused a wave of shock and despair amongst students, with social media being their outlet of sorrow.

Lancaster University tweeted: “Unfortunately an issue with the watering system led to root rot which means Norman has died. We know the tree offers a peaceful and unique presence and so plans are in place to bring a new tree to the Library.” No other tree will be able to fill Norman’s shoes.

We've got an update on our Library tree known as Norman. Unfortunately an issue with the watering system led to root rot which means Norman has died. We know the tree offers a peaceful and unique presence and so plans are in place to bring a new tree to the Library.

— Lancaster University Library (@LancasterUniLib) June 9, 2020

Everyone loved Norman, he is one of Lancaster University’s best selling points. Who doesn’t want to study at a uni who shows off their library tree at open days? But it must be said, it is rather ironic that Norman the tree died in a library surrounded by the remains of other dead trees. To be honest, some may call it torture that Norman lived in a graveyard of his ancestors.

In memory of Norman we have compiled a list of the best reactions from Lancaster students.

“PROOF OF LIFE”

PROOF OF LIFE pic.twitter.com/YprtGKFsps

— User_123 (@User12333181270) June 9, 2020

This Lanfession just proves how much Lancs students love Norman the tree and how we vouch for his safety. It is sad that this was not possible, as the tree was already deceased at this point.

It’s ironic really, that Norman lived in a “tree graveyard”

When you think about it though, Norman was literally kept in a tree graveyard.

— A Proud Boltonian 🐀 (@AhoyTom) June 8, 2020

When you really think about it, it is ironic that Norman the tree died in a graveyard of other deceased trees which have been turned into paper and used to make the books which had been staring at him for the whole of his life. His whole life he had been met with the face of death.

It just gets worse

just when you think life can’t get any worse uni sends an email telling us all the tree in the library has died… not norman😔

— ʚjɞ (@silkeunbi) June 9, 2020

When do we ever take uni emails seriously or bother to read them in their entirety? When they tell us Norman has died, that’s when. Norman was too young to go.

“WTF”

Can't believe norman the tree died of covid wtf

— Stringman (@alex_haslam) June 9, 2020

Norman was a symbol of growth, love and peace. The university states that a new tree will be put in his place, but it isn’t that easy. Norman, you were the life and soul of the Library.

“Norman was a hero”

https://twitter.com/Benjjj99/status/1270304780523573253?s=20

He was a friend to everyone in the library, a true legend. Our hearts beat for Norman. Life will truly never be the same.

We will not “Get a grip”

Get a grip pic.twitter.com/vne9eHl5oV

— User_123 (@User12333181270) June 9, 2020

He was not “just a tree”. No other tree on campus could even compare to Norman’s greatness. Our sorrow is not an overreaction.

Resurrect Norman from the grave

Resurrect Norman!! pic.twitter.com/o5qDvReNZG

— User_123 (@User12333181270) June 9, 2020

I went on a night out with Bonnie Blue – it was uncomfortable and she’s dead behind the eyes

Bonnie Blue’s video birthday messages to 16-year-olds are the final nail in the coffin

Meet OnlyFans’ gay ‘golden boy’ Ashton, and the thirsty clip that’s earned him 33 MILLION views

Honestly where are the Pendle witches when you need them? Come and resurrect this tree ASAP.

“A true icon”

https://twitter.com/PushTheSutton/status/1270062415506530305?s=20

2020 has seen enough heartbreak and horror already, now Norman has gone. Everything is falling apart.

Not Norman!

https://twitter.com/SarahR_L/status/1270022805480931328?s=20

It’s a true travesty.

A real life horror story

https://twitter.com/DrClaireH/status/1270048973164773387?s=20

Not even Stephen King could write something so horrific. He was “slowly killed by librarians”, he was betrayed.

We love you Norman

RIP Norman pic.twitter.com/Ebwiet1Xrz

— User_123 (@User12333181270) June 9, 2020

Turning the tree into a bench is a marvellous idea! What a fantastic memorial. This way everyone can pay their respects. We love you Norman.

In denial

https://twitter.com/eabhaaa/status/1270056883219509251?s=20

No tree will be able to replace our library friend who we have loved and admired for so long. Completely in denial.

“Not the former MP”

RIP Norman 😔✌️

(the tree not the former MP dw)

— Lancaster University Liberal Society (@lancsunilibdems) June 8, 2020

RIP Norman.

“Miss u bby”

Norman the library tree is dead. He saw me cry at essays, he saw me laugh at first years, he saw me get kicked out for noise, he saw me kicked out for hot food. He even tripped me up on his little barrier. Norman saw me through 3 years of uni. RIP Norman the tree. Miss u bby. 🙏

— PJ (@chlopj_x) June 8, 2020

Norman watched over our hardest times, sobbing into library books and making the ink run on our note books as we cried between lectures. He was always there. RIP Norman, you will be greatly missed.

Sad reacts only

Goodbye x pic.twitter.com/hHk1SSddYm

— User_123 (@User12333181270) June 9, 2020

The hard truth is that Norman is really dead. You really lit up a room and made studying in the library from the early hours to late at night less of a headache. Thank you for all you have given us. Lancaster uni will never be the same. Norman was truly a BNOC and an iconic monument of Lancs’ campus. You will be dearly missed.

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