Good honest hard-working people continue, these are people of modest means, continue to elect these rich cock suckers who dont give a fuck about you.they dont give a fuck about you they dont give a FUCK about you. 0000004120 00000 n Unless we think of some way to fight back. Pfft! Carlin, for 40-years, was one of the greatest comedians ever. Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time, he was dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians". His final HBO special, It's Bad for Ya, was filmed less than four months before his death. So put down your phone, step away from the computer, and go out into the world. Maybe something else sucks around here like: THE PUBLIC. CHALLENGES! endobj George Carlin Discusses 'Silly Putty and Napalm' Aired June 08, 2001 - 21:00 ET. He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives dont care about you until you reach military age. You know what they want? I think I have done that bit', BAFTA acceptance, Leading Actress - 2019, Axel Scheffler: 'The book wasn't called 'No Room on the Broom! (Yes, I know, the USS America is a humongous, gargantuan behemoth, and the rudder very, very, very small, but we can still make it sloooowly turn to a certain general heading if we all pile our [intelligent] votes in the wheelhouse. Mr. GEORGE CARLIN: Here's another slogan you run into all the time "God Bless America." Once again, respectfully I say to myself what the (beep) does that mean. Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. They don't fall out of the sky. But a comedian has the ability to use their anger and intelligence to refocus and reconstruct their pain into entertainment. I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET. This is what we have to offer. He was a frequent performer and guest host on The Tonight Show during the three-decade Johnny Carson era, and hosted the first episode of Saturday Night Live in 1975. Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Social media, huh? His satirical comments and relentless attacking a damaged system that unfairly trounced on the rights of its . <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(digitalcommons@montclair.edu)/Rect[400.0562 72.3516 527.5898 82.8984]/StructParent 7/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> 191 0 obj Who in fact did not even leave the house on election-day, am in no way responsible for what these people have done, and have every RIGHT to complain as loud as I want, about the mess YOU created, that I had nothing to do with. The late George Carlin was a genius with words, a deft dasher of conventional logic, and a master observer (and master-baiter!) Likethe public. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) GEORGE CARLIN, COMEDIAN: Takes the cake! x\}_nK '!oF+$SW9E fX{]YTUOm9qhSO+_7L|*kqyHUwor}=qgw;WnrG7no8G*w6a2Uq K|CQWO_nT]}wbvASBT=tE.t6C}qC)onmg2uAWq|9xLSg 0000002803 00000 n Ive read it dozens of times. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). No one has PROBLEMS anymore. . Two reasons. But, the Incomplete List highlights his exceptional understanding of, love for, and talent with language, sound, and rythmn. Obedient workers, people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork. It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. The table has tilted folks. Its never going to get any better, dont look for it, be happy with what youve got. The career of comedian George Carlin (1937-2008) spanned five decades, with his first appearance on "The Tonight Show" being in 1962.He was an outspoken, acerbic social critic, and what came out of his mouthcould be shocking or even sometimes vulgar, but often his railings against injustice or stupidity or corruption shone a light on some dark areas as he said things that others would or . They want your retirement money. THOU SHALT NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN. 0000001936 00000 n Here it is: Why are there ten? So self-important. It's a psychologically satisfying number: the top ten; the ten most wanted; the ten best-dressed. That's a big activity here in Washington! But in war times they quickly become, our brave young fighting men and women stationed half way around the world in places whose name's they(POLITICIANS) can't pronounce, wandering if they will ever see their loved ones again. Hendra, a writer and comedian, talks with Rebecca . Every time. Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. 194 0 obj [/wptabs]. Theres a reason. We invite you and ask you to help us update this wiki by editing it. In particular it's fun to listen to Washington talk. TOUGH DECISIONS like: POLITICIAN (PLANNING):HOW MUCH SOFT MONEY CAN I EXPECT TO COLLECT IN EXCHANGE FOR MY CORE VALUES? Its hard to say if he was a Republican or a Democrat, however, as he refused to vote, considering it pointless because voting, as he said, is the illusion of choice.[4]. Sure, there's some good stuff on there, but it's mostly just people filming themselves doing stupid things and hoping to go viral. You know what they're interested in? Never mind the press conferences get the big knife out of the drawer. That's why we need people who can make the TOUGH DECISIONS. Whatever happened WellWell he's about to find out! In 2017, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him second (behind Richard Pryor) on its list of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time. Comedian George Carlin, who died Sunday of heart failure at 71, was known for an act featuring "seven dirty words" that became the focus of a Supreme Court case. You can't have an opinion anymore without being labeled as something. They're your contacts. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. Famous Quotes by George Carlin about Politics. As for me, Ill be home on that day, doing essentially the same thing as you, the only difference is, when I get finished masturbating, Im going to have a little something to show for it folks. Carlin was not unique in that he saw through the thick layers of societal propaganda and rhetoric that are the source of many of the worlds problemsand let it be known that, despite his liberal stance on most social issues, he would point out their hypocrisies as wellbut he was well-respected and well-spoken enough to have left an impression on American thinking and history. Oh boy. 0000000716 00000 n Better yet, and more ironic, 'THEY TWISTED MY WORDS.' They're your 'likes'. So if you are easily offended dont click the link. It is a crisis of confidence', Crisis of Confidence speech - 1979 , Jon Stewart: "They responded in five seconds", 9-11 first responders, Address to Congress - 2019, Jacinda Ardern: 'They were New Zealanders. Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. George Carlin was one of the most well-known and beloved comedians of all time. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly. endobj And not that you can help it, I mean the problem is really with the people you cover. Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! They don't fall out of the sky. Trump Follower? Watching the video and reading the transcript are, interestingly, two different experiences. And if we had a list like that, I wouldn't mind that brilliant judge in Alabama displaying it prominently in the courthouse wall. They're worried that some day in the future, they might be personally inconvenienced. A person who routinely spends his days torturing the language complains; POLITICIAN:THEY TWISTED MY WORDS. You have owners. Press J to jump to the feed. D} 8 &L$` %pPyZnC*ss9Qm^-u~Y]5;D- p?Ds+A$%C"CXU@5M`mO=YK6l[f0xc5j D6C"NMUCDV#[7q&>O!WsDm~ |!=?H^wM $M:w085uk8OaP;,p|Jp@H0 O#NE\f&KXl1DHq0,>b4A !oPfcmxe5)l*1x,g FC[A9u71-tILKA n_B--jxQjB,=oINnh;> R# }bO 7?|`M S(5OdC0#K1EH-Llj[~y' c7ozi=w,PP&e~g$2! *@@Gh!'[G F.r *N-@LoX15XvGA4#Wb_"$,%%8@2% All rights reserved. They are irrelevant. Anyway enjoy it while it's h. Fuck em! A clean place to live. Nothing wrong with the planet. 0000080920 00000 n startxref 192 0 obj Sure, here's a sample transcript of George Carlin talking about social media in one of his stand-up routines: "Let's talk about social media for a minute. Then youre just what theyre looking for. So let me tell you something. It's our undeniably superior (almost god-like) intelligence that made life difficult for us when we were children. I still cant find a flaw in it, or anything even exaggerated. Funny, Humor, Beer. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( \n h t t p s : / / d i g i t a l c o m m o n s . Subreddit to discuss about ChatGPT. But here's the thing, folks. He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives don't care about you until you reach military age. And theyre elected by American citizens. Given the nature of our current Administration, I thought it timely to revisit what George said years ago (Back In Town HBO Special, 1996) about American politicians and the American people who elect them. Two reasons I dont vote. BRAND: That's comedian George. Fuck hope! 4 Mar. All day long beating you over the head in their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. Not in the abstract they don't. See they dont READ they REVIEW, they dont have OPINIONS they take POSITIONS, and they dont give ADVISE they make RECOMMENDATIONS. The planet is fine. George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. But wheres the logic in that? So, it may seem like stand-up comedy, but I suspect Carlin is deadly serious. When they're in trouble, their explanations usually begin simply with words like MISS-COMMUNICATION; QUESTION:WHAT DID YOU DO WRONG, SENATOR?POLITICIAN:WELL, IT WAS A MISS-COMMUNICATION. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. Now having somewhat successfully established my Press credentials and because you and I have at-least one thing in common which is that all of us deal with language all the time, I thought it might be nice today for me to come to you with some of my language complaints, certainly not to blame them on you, although off-course youre implicated. endobj I just wanna put this thing behind me and get on with my life (CLAPS, LAUGHS). This wiki was last updated on 11 Apr 2012 by: Today we're opening contributions to all readers. George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999. It was during the waning of the Nixon years, where confidence in government was beginning its slide down to the Stygian depths where it rests today; the Vietnam War, and racial unrest, continued to rage on. I have my ideas. They dont fall out of the sky. What? And we've all bought into it. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics; one newspaper called Carlin "the dean of counterculture comedians". This shit they shuffle around every four years? You enjoy yourselves; itll be a lot of fun. "I don't believe anything the government tells me." - George Carlin 02. 0000000016 00000 n George Carlin speech at the National Press Club (May 13, 1999) "George Carlin delivered a humorous speech in which he ma Show more Show more George Carlin on Being Arrested for. In fact, it might be the thing that's making you unhappy. And we've only been engaged in heavy industry for a little over two hundred years. Carlin is funny as hell. George Carlin - Euphemisms I don't like words that hide the truth. [wptabtitle]Friends[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][twitter-feed username=shoq mode=search id=323794037750513667][/wptabcontent] they're always PROCEEDING or moving forward. Fuck em. Forget the politicians. The more we pointed out the foolishness of our "superiors," the more they kept us down. Well, not overnight, you cant see the sun at night. POLITICIAN:WERE ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM AND WE'LL SOON BE PROCEEDING. And so when finally all the facts come out and our subject seems quite guilty he employs that sublime use of the passive voice: POLITICIAN:MISTAKES WERE MADE. It's like the Wild West of the internet, but with more trolls. Pfft! And the worst part is that social media has become a platform for outrage and self-righteousness. From the late 1980s, Carlin's routines focused on sociocultural criticism of American society. hb```b``na` cc`ahd`phQD"#. -{- f1^u0`cp@&CUoM;v> We don't need that many. You enjoy yourselves. All day long beating you over the head with their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy.