George Carlin died.

Over the years he morphed into various avatars of comedy, but he was always funny. The last time I saw him on television was a couple of years ago on Leno. He did a poem that included the line, "I get hate mail from my love child..."

Perhaps we can find the Hippy Dippy Weatherman on YouTube.

Here he is--Al Sleet:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1uaw3WIOlc

I loved his routine on 'blue' food. Very sad thing.

"I recently read the book of Job and God did not come out looking good". - George Carlin

I saw him perform live in Tunica, 6 or 7yrs ago. He was brilliant in his observations of the English language.

Havn`t always been a big fan but I did like his bit on the difference between football and baseball.

Aw. ****!

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Originally posted by CrustyMac:
Aw. ****!

My thoughts exactly.

I agree with what joeycuda said above: I really appreciated his keen insight into language, grammar, and usage. Aside from his comedic work, his ponderings on cultural theory reflected the mind of a great thinker and observer.

I always thought comedy was more of a venue for him, a means to an end, rather than the goal itself.

****.

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Innovative and on the cutting edge of culture and comedy, he often took the correct stance even in light of political correctness.

I will miss him.

A very smart man, that always marched to the beat of a different drummer. One that I would have liked to meet.

I hope the moderators will consider the following link as acceptable in a thread dedicated to George Carlin. The language used in the video is rated PG13.

Here is a YouTube video of one of his skits: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL2d6s2CJEc.

I remember being so very mad at George for a very long time after he stated his beliefs on the "BS" of religion. I literally could not listen to him without a little revulsion. I was so disappointed that one I had respected and laughed with for so long admitted so a strong distaste for religion.

I'm sorry. RIP George.

worst. news. ever.

This made me pretty sad this morning. Stan Winston's recent death didn't sit well w/ me either.

Goodbye Mr. Conductor

Most commedians are hot for a few years and then you never hear from them again. His long career is evidence of the universal aspect of his wordplay comedy. The forcast for tonight is mostly dark.

i saw him at UNA years ago. maybe in the 80's?
did anyone else catch it?
good stuff!

A funny man, but a harshly irreverant and blasphemous man as well. I wonder how his jokes will go over with Satan and Company!

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Originally posted by beternU:
A funny man, but a harshly irreverant and blasphemous man as well. I wonder how his jokes will go over with Satan and Company!

I am sure the Devil will let you know when you get there.

Given the choice between spending eternity with George or Ernest Ainsley - who would YOU pick? Personally, I'd rather be in heaven with George...

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Originally posted by WorkingStiff:

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Originally posted by beternU:
A funny man, but a harshly irreverant and blasphemous man as well. I wonder how his jokes will go over with Satan and Company!

I am sure he will let you know when you get there.

Casting those stones again, Better Tnan No One? Your arms must be really tired.
Bye George, enjoy the rest.

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Originally posted by beternU:
A funny man, but a harshly irreverant and blasphemous man as well. I wonder how his jokes will go over with Satan and Company!

Wow, that was tasteless.

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Originally posted by jamofpearls:

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Originally posted by beternU:
A funny man, but a harshly irreverant and blasphemous man as well. I wonder how his jokes will go over with Satan and Company!

Wow, that was tasteless.

Really, Jam. The insane cruelty of Christians is one of the many, many reasons I started questioning the whole thing long ago.

I can almost hear the cackling and howls of laughter of the Christians as they cheer Mr. Carlin on his way to be tortured for eternity by the Great Boogyman who liveth in the ground. The mere thought is cruel and tasteless. I sometimes wish there was a hell so Christians would have to answer for those kinds of inhuman remarks.

The irony is that BetternU thinks he is a moral person for having these thoughts.

I wouldn't wish Hell on my worst enemy. Also, generalizations suck and lack credibility.

He was naturally funny, which is a great gift, but his outlook on life was incredibly sad.

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his outlook on life was incredibly sad.

Why in the world would you state he had a "sad" outlook on life?

(PS: Welcome back! )

George's comedy became a little different...perhaps more understated...after his wife died. His outlook on life was ironic, rather than sad, which is why I loved listening to his routines. His politics aggravated me more than a little, but he was straight forward and honest.

And for my "fellow" Christians who are howling in amusement at the thought of GC roasting...get over yourselves. First, I'm pretty sure God doesn't need your help. Second, unless you were close friends with GC, you can't know what his beliefs were. Fortunately, none of us gets a vote on which escalator to put someone when they die.

I swear, small wonder I often enjoy the company of atheists more than some of the more vocal christians.

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
- George Carlin

This shot's for you George! Thanks for all the laughs.

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Originally posted by vick13:
Given the choice between spending eternity with George or Ernest Ainsley - who would YOU pick? Personally, I'd rather be in heaven with George...

Me too. Somehow, I think that GOD would smile on ol' George and let him in. He would certainly have a role in heaven in keeping honest the righteous twits that managed to get in.

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Originally posted by zippadeedoodah:
George's comedy became a little different...perhaps more understated...after his wife died. His outlook on life was ironic, rather than sad, which is why I loved listening to his routines. His politics aggravated me more than a little, but he was straight forward and honest.

And for my "fellow" Christians who are howling in amusement at the thought of GC roasting...get over yourselves. First, I'm pretty sure God doesn't need your help. Second, unless you were close friends with GC, you can't know what his beliefs were. Fortunately, none of us gets a vote on which escalator to put someone when they die.

I swear, small wonder I often enjoy the company of atheists more than some of the more vocal christians.

TOTALLY WRONG, DEAD WRONG, and COMPLETELY and WILDLY WRONGGG! zippedee..

Carlin has stated his blasphemous beliefs often and publicly. I have heard him call the Bible a work of "science fiction." In case you have somehow missed the opportunity to learn something of the kind of blasphemous drivel that was barfed out by this trash-mouthed atheistic scumbag, you can check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeSSwKffj9o

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Originally posted by beternU:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by zippadeedoodah:
George's comedy became a little different...perhaps more understated...after his wife died. His outlook on life was ironic, rather than sad, which is why I loved listening to his routines. His politics aggravated me more than a little, but he was straight forward and honest.

And for my "fellow" Christians who are howling in amusement at the thought of GC roasting...get over yourselves. First, I'm pretty sure God doesn't need your help. Second, unless you were close friends with GC, you can't know what his beliefs were. Fortunately, none of us gets a vote on which escalator to put someone when they die.

I swear, small wonder I often enjoy the company of atheists more than some of the more vocal christians.

TOTALLY WRONG, DEAD WRONG, and COMPLETELY and WILDLY WRONGGG! zippedee..

Carlin has stated his blasphemous beliefs often and publicly. I have heard him call the Bible a work of "science fiction." In case you have somehow missed the opportunity to learn something of the kind of blasphemous drivel that was barfed out by this trash-mouthed atheistic scumbag, you can check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeSSwKffj9o

Carlin was no friend of women. He had a monologue that is intitled "Rape can be Funny." Now, isn't THAT special??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3av_qRR_DWc&feature=related

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Originally posted by beternU:

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Originally posted by beternU:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by zippadeedoodah:
George's comedy became a little different...perhaps more understated...after his wife died. His outlook on life was ironic, rather than sad, which is why I loved listening to his routines. His politics aggravated me more than a little, but he was straight forward and honest.

And for my "fellow" Christians who are howling in amusement at the thought of GC roasting...get over yourselves. First, I'm pretty sure God doesn't need your help. Second, unless you were close friends with GC, you can't know what his beliefs were. Fortunately, none of us gets a vote on which escalator to put someone when they die.

I swear, small wonder I often enjoy the company of atheists more than some of the more vocal christians.

TOTALLY WRONG, DEAD WRONG, and COMPLETELY and WILDLY WRONGGG! zippedee..

Carlin has stated his blasphemous beliefs often and publicly. I have heard him call the Bible a work of "science fiction." In case you have somehow missed the opportunity to learn something of the kind of blasphemous drivel that was barfed out by this trash-mouthed atheistic scumbag, you can check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeSSwKffj9o

Carlin was no friend of women. He had a monologue that is intitled "Rape can be Funny." Now, isn't THAT special??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3av_qRR_DWc&feature=related

Yeah, and Dave Chappelle did a comedy bit about being a blind white racist...i don't think that was truth.

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Originally posted by GoFish:

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his outlook on life was incredibly sad.

Why in the world would you state he had a "sad" outlook on life?

(PS: Welcome back! )

Thanks. Perhaps I should have said...sad to me.

From the article:

His comedic sensibility revolved around a central theme: humanity is a cursed, doomed species.

"I don't have any beliefs or allegiances. I don't believe in this country, I don't believe in religion, or a god, and I don't believe in all these man-made institutional ideas," he told Reuters in a 2001 interview.

Carlin told Playboy in 2005 that he looked forward to an afterlife where he could watch the decline of civilization on a "heavenly CNN."

"The world is a big theater-in-the round as far as I'm concerned, and I'd love to watch it spin itself into oblivion," he said. "Tune in and watch the human adventure."

That's pretty pessimistic, don't you think?

A realist and some what confused perhaps Joy. He denounced religious belief but looked forward to an afterlife. A little contradictory. I still liked his comedy routines, minus the political stuff.

You never see a Rolls Royce with a bumper sticker, "**** Happens."
--George Carlin

A local radio station has something they call the 5 O'Clock Funnies during the evening rush hour where they play 5 minute clips of various comedy routines. Last night on the way home, they played some classic Carlin for their listeners. It was an excerpt from George's routine about air travel, highlighting the pre-flight safety lecture. Observational comedy at its best - still funny after all these years!!!

Perhaps I was wrong, beternu. Maybe you are included as one of God's advisors. Is that the reason for your screen name?

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Originally posted by zippadeedoodah:
Perhaps I was wrong, beternu. Maybe you are included as one of God's advisors. Is that the reason for your screen name?

God needs no human advisors. He is fully competent to recognize and DEAL WITH blasphemy and filth, both of which were served up in more than excessive amounts by the egregiously irreverent and potty-mouthed George Carlin.

News Flash!

George Carlin is still dead!

DF

I love how some of the so-called christians are arguing with the so called-atheist about where George will spend eternity. I even see some christians sticking up for ol' George when he clearly wasn't a christian. Maybe all the atheist posters on here should learn some comedy and tell some jokes on here and it'll get you a free ride to heaven and more acceptance by the christians on here who seem to bash you every other chance they get. This is what i see as being a selective and not a typical conservative christian. I'm not drawing my guns on any certain group or person, i just get tired of seeing people who love to flame each other on a daily basis on these boards. I'm sure i'll get some flaming myself, but it doesn't bother me. I'm past the name-calling and spitting slander thru my keyboard at people who dont use real names or faces on a forum board.