R.I.P. George Carlin

katsklaw · Guru Joined: 28 Jun 2004 Posts: 1122

George Carlin was a revolutionary stand up comedian. Many people remember him from Comedy Central or his stand up routines that match the skills of greats like Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby and Eddie Murphy.

George was also an accomplished actor in light hearted films such as Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, also starring Keanu Reeves and Jay and Silent Bob Strikes Back.

Author of "7 words you can't say on TV" See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTyzTJTNhNk

Mary · SearchIRC Admin Joined: 03 May 2003 Posts: 692

George Carlin was THE greatest commentator on Life and Politics since Will Rogers. His material wasn't just funny, it was ironic.

A few of my favorites:

"Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity."

"One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor."

""I am" is reportedly the shortest sentence in the English language. Could it be that "I do" is the longest sentence?"

"Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things."

"You can’t fight City Hall, but you can goddamn sure blow it up."

Leet · Newbie Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 78 Location: New York

Are we allowed to express any kind of opinion about him here as in can i tell people what i think of him or will i get in trouble?

Mary · SearchIRC Admin Joined: 03 May 2003 Posts: 692

Jason · Posted: Jun 28, 2008 6:27pm Post subject:

Did you suddenly see a rule that prohibits talking about George Carlin?

Mary · SearchIRC Admin Joined: 03 May 2003 Posts: 692

I think he still doesn't quite understand what "naming names" involves.

Jason · Posted: Jun 28, 2008 8:42pm Post subject:

Well, if George Carlin flooded his channel, then he could post about the flood and how to prevent it, but he wouldn't be able to say George flooded him.

Talking about George dying isn't a problem. The goal of 'no naming names' is to prevent useless bickering and finger pointing, and instead give direction so we can have more fruitful and informative posts.

Leet · Newbie Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 78 Location: New York

Im saying i didnt wanna sound rude i didnt like the guy kinda happy hes gone. i seen a show once and he made fun of dead people and now hes dead.

Shadow_Lotus · Posted: Jun 29, 2008 12:22am Post subject:

One less problem to put up with.

Xaphan · Newbie Joined: 12 Feb 2007 Posts: 78

While the dead aren't around to defend themselves, how about we lay off him, eh?

You wouldn't like me saying things about one of your dead parents...

Leet · Newbie Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 78 Location: New York

Wouldn't matter to me.