George Carlin 1937-2008

[MarkMcJizzy]

RIP to the funniest comedian of all time. I'm going to say those seven words a bunch today, just for you!

[akhalteke]

 

Guy was funny as hell. He also had some great things to say about the direction (or lack thereof) of this country.

[STP]

Yep, but he wasn't all about politics. He was just an astute observer of life and not that he was right but made you reexamine your understanding of things.

 

YphEUa5LPjM

 

 

[tvashtarkatena]

I just watched a gig he did in Santa Rosa CA for the Emmy consideration. Brilliant. Last year's was even better.

 

Carlin just got better with age. Our most poignant social critic is no longer here to call us on our stoopit shit. From here on out, it's all bullshit folks, and it's bad for ya.

[billcoe]

Then it must be true, "Only the Good Die Young?" 71? Too bad.

[ScottP]

I wonder if he got the two minute warning...

[mike1]

I've always been a big fan of George Carlin. Sad news.

[denalidave]

Any word on the cause of death? It sure seemed like he was still going strong but I have not really kept up with his life. RIP!

[kevbone]

Yep, but he wasn't all about politics. He was just an astute observer of life and not that he was right but made you reexamine your understanding of things.

 

YphEUa5LPjM

 

 

This was super funny...thanks for sharing.....RIP funny man

[foraker]

Saw him in Boston while I was in grad school. Used to mimic all of his routines when I was a lad.

[fear_and_greed]

the classic Religion is Bullshit routine

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[STP]

The American Dream!

 

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[STP]

The Seven Words....NSFW

 

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[pink]

 

Isn't it amazing that George Carlin

- gross and mouthy comedian of the 70's and 80's -

could write something so very eloquent ...

 

A wonderful Message by George Carlin:

 

The paradox of our time in history is that

we have taller buildings but shorter tempers,

wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints.

We spend more, but have less,

we buy more, but enjoy less.

We have bigger houses and smaller families,

more conveniences, but less time.

We have more degrees but less sense,

more knowledge, but less judgment,

more experts, yet more problems,

more medicine, but less wellness.

 

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too

recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get

too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read

too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our

values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate

too often.

 

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life.

We've added years to life not life to years.

We've been all the way to the moon and back, but

have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor.

We conquered outer space but not inner space.

We've done larger things, but not better things.

 

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul.

We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.

We write more, but learn less.

We plan more, but accomplish less.

We've learned to rush, but not to wait.

We build more computers to hold more information,

to produce more copies than ever,

but we communicate less and less.

 

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion,

big men and small character,

steep profits and shallow relationships.

These are the days of two incomes but more divorce,

fancier houses, but broken homes.

These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers,

throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies,

and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.

It is a time when there is much in the showroom window

and nothing in the stockroom.

A time when technology can bring this letter to you,

and a time when you can choose either to share this insight,

or to just hit delete.

 

Remember, spend some time with your loved ones,

because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to

you in awe, because that little person soon will

grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you,

because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart

and it doesn't cost a cent.

 

Remember, to say, "I love you"

to your partner and your loved ones,

but most of all mean it.

A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt

when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment

for someday that person will not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak, and

give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

 

 

kinds ghey but my mother sent this to me today so therefore it's kinda cool.

 

[tvashtarkatena]

I got fifty cents off my purchase of a used book today because I was willing to recite just one of the seven words. I was only one of three customers all day willing to do so.

 

Bullshit nation.

[denalidave]

Isn't it amazing that George Carlin

- gross and mouthy comedian of the 70's and 80's -

could write something so very eloquent ...

 

A wonderful Message by George Carlin:

 

The paradox of our time in history is that

we have taller buildings but shorter tempers,

wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints.

We spend more, but have less,

we buy more, but enjoy less.

We have bigger houses and smaller families,

more conveniences, but less time.

We have more degrees but less sense,

more knowledge, but less judgment,

more experts, yet more problems,

more medicine, but less wellness.

 

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too

recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get

too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read

too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our

values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate

too often.

 

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life.

We've added years to life not life to years.

We've been all the way to the moon and back, but

have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor.

We conquered outer space but not inner space.

We've done larger things, but not better things.

 

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul.

We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.

We write more, but learn less.

We plan more, but accomplish less.

We've learned to rush, but not to wait.

We build more computers to hold more information,

to produce more copies than ever,

but we communicate less and less.

 

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion,

big men and small character,

steep profits and shallow relationships.

These are the days of two incomes but more divorce,

fancier houses, but broken homes.

These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers,

throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies,

and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.

It is a time when there is much in the showroom window

and nothing in the stockroom.

A time when technology can bring this letter to you,

and a time when you can choose either to share this insight,

or to just hit delete.

 

Remember, spend some time with your loved ones,

because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to

you in awe, because that little person soon will

grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you,

because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart

and it doesn't cost a cent.

 

Remember, to say, "I love you"

to your partner and your loved ones,

but most of all mean it.

A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt

when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment

for someday that person will not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak, and

give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

 

 

kinds ghey but my mother sent this to me today so therefore it's kinda cool.

I always thought that one was pretty cool too!

[ivan]

he seemed like he was around the bend angry in the past few years - the world is less a place w/o him, but holy-fuck i can't imagine him wanting anyone to shed a tear over his demise - truly a master of language

[No. 13 Baby]

Isn't it amazing that George Carlin

- gross and mouthy comedian of the 70's and 80's -

could write something so very eloquent ...

 

A wonderful Message by George Carlin:

 

The paradox of our time in history is that

we have taller buildings but shorter tempers,

wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints.

We spend more, but have less,

we buy more, but enjoy less.

We have bigger houses and smaller families,

more conveniences, but less time.

We have more degrees but less sense,

more knowledge, but less judgment,

more experts, yet more problems,

more medicine, but less wellness.

 

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too

recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get

too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read

too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our

values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate

too often.

 

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life.

We've added years to life not life to years.

We've been all the way to the moon and back, but

have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor.

We conquered outer space but not inner space.

We've done larger things, but not better things.

 

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul.

We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.

We write more, but learn less.

We plan more, but accomplish less.

We've learned to rush, but not to wait.

We build more computers to hold more information,

to produce more copies than ever,

but we communicate less and less.

 

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion,

big men and small character,

steep profits and shallow relationships.

These are the days of two incomes but more divorce,

fancier houses, but broken homes.

These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers,

throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies,

and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.

It is a time when there is much in the showroom window

and nothing in the stockroom.

A time when technology can bring this letter to you,

and a time when you can choose either to share this insight,

or to just hit delete.

 

Remember, spend some time with your loved ones,

because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to

you in awe, because that little person soon will

grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you,

because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart

and it doesn't cost a cent.

 

Remember, to say, "I love you"

to your partner and your loved ones,

but most of all mean it.

A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt

when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment

for someday that person will not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak, and

give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

 

 

kinds ghey but my mother sent this to me today so therefore it's kinda cool.

 

Apparently Carlin thought that "wonderful Message" was kinda ghey too! From georgecarlin.com:

 

One of the more embarrassing items making the internet/e-mail rounds is a sappy load of shit called "The Paradox of Our Time." The main problem I have with it is that as true as some of the expressed sentiments may be, who really gives a shit? Certainly not me.

 

I figured out years ago that the human species is totally fucked and has been for a long time. I also know that the sick, media-consumer culture in America continues to make this so-called problem worse. But the trick, folks, is not to give a fuck. Like me. I really don't care. I stopped worrying about all this temporal bullshit a long time ago. It's meaningless. (See the preface of "Braindroppings.")

 

Another problem I have with "Paradox" is that the ideas are all expressed in a sort of pseudo-spiritual, New-Age-y, Gee-whiz-can't-we-do-better-than-this" tone of voice. It's not only bad prose and poetry, it's weak philosophy. I hope I never sound like that.

 

 

Back at ya, George!

[MattStan]

Isn't it amazing that George Carlin

- gross and mouthy comedian of the 70's and 80's -

could write something so very eloquent ...

 

A wonderful Message by George Carlin:

 

The paradox of our time in history is that

we have taller buildings but shorter tempers,

wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints.

We spend more, but have less,

we buy more, but enjoy less.

We have bigger houses and smaller families,

more conveniences, but less time.

We have more degrees but less sense,

more knowledge, but less judgment,

more experts, yet more problems,

more medicine, but less wellness.

 

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too

recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get

too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read

too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our

values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate

too often.

 

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life.

We've added years to life not life to years.

We've been all the way to the moon and back, but

have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor.

We conquered outer space but not inner space.

We've done larger things, but not better things.

 

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul.

We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.

We write more, but learn less.

We plan more, but accomplish less.

We've learned to rush, but not to wait.

We build more computers to hold more information,

to produce more copies than ever,

but we communicate less and less.

 

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion,

big men and small character,

steep profits and shallow relationships.

These are the days of two incomes but more divorce,

fancier houses, but broken homes.

These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers,

throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies,

and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.

It is a time when there is much in the showroom window

and nothing in the stockroom.

A time when technology can bring this letter to you,

and a time when you can choose either to share this insight,

or to just hit delete.

 

Remember, spend some time with your loved ones,

because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to

you in awe, because that little person soon will

grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you,

because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart

and it doesn't cost a cent.

 

Remember, to say, "I love you"

to your partner and your loved ones,

but most of all mean it.

A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt

when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment

for someday that person will not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak, and

give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

 

 

kinds ghey but my mother sent this to me today so therefore it's kinda cool.

Not written by Carlin, but "Dr." Bob Moorehead, former pastor of Overlake Christian Church, who resigned as head of the church when he was found to have molested several male parishoners. Now that's something Carlin would have had fun with. There's surfeit of material swirling around t3h int@rn3ts falsely attributed to Carlin. Check out snopes.com for the full lowdown.

 

The man was ahead of his time in some startling ways. His "Airport Security" routine from 1999 eerily presaged 9/11. I imagine he's pretty pissed off right now, feeling he had left so much unsaid.

[pink]

you better give a shit or you'll never get out of the dorm

[pink]

bob moorehead, sounds like someone hugh and kkkk would kick around with

[tvashtarkatena]

Now, don't make fun of 13 just because he's young

 

 

and hairless.

[tvashtarkatena]

bob moorehead, sounds like someone hugh and kkkk would kick around with

 

Bob for more head

 

Ah, shit, that's a Conway quality joke. I'd better hit the sack. <<<<<< NOTE: OPENING FOR NEXT OBVIOUS PLAY ON WORDS

[pink]

it's late, SLACK!!!!!

[tvashtarkatena]

Sorry. Blame my childhood. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz