George Carlin has died at 71
Legendary comedian has "gone to find a place for his stuff":
I had only a few minutes to post this sad event this morning before leaving for work. So much more needs to be said, but so many others will perform that job. George, thanks for providing some sanity in this fucked up world of ours.
From CNN:
Comedian-actor George Carlin, known for his raunchy, but insightful humor, died Sunday in Los Angeles, his publicist said. He was 71. Carlin performed as recently as last weekend at the Orleans Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. Jeff Abraham says Carlin went into St. John's Health Center on Sunday afternoon, complaining of chest pain. Carlin died at 5:55 p.m. PDT, The Associated Press reported.
I didn't discover George Carlin until the early '80's, via his HBO specials. After the first, I never missed another one through the years. I taped the ones from the early years. When I say "taped", I'm talking audio cassette recorder. . .I can't possibly cover all of his best work - it was ALL best work! Some of my favorites that come to mind at this particular moment:
"Someday you'll find your cat behind the sofa recuperating from a domestic accident: 'Tried to make the window. . .from the chair. Fucking meow. Fucking MEOW.' "
"The United States follows the big dick theory of warfare - 'What? They have bigger dicks?? Let's BOMB them!!' "
The Dan and Marilyn Quayle bit in the second video above (go back and watch it!)
"Things you've never heard before - 'Just as soon as I shove this red hot poker up my ass, I'm going to cut my dick off! No one has ever said that before; I'M the FIRST!' "
"Have you ever run across something in your refrigerator that you couldn't identify at all? Could be meat. . .might be cake. . .Honey, what is this? I don't know, what's it smell like? (sniff) Actually. . .it has no smell whatsoever. . .It's good! Put it back! Somebody's saving it!"
Labels: George Carlin, obits
posted by John Good @ 6:40 AM
6 Comments:
I'm shocked and saddened, but perhaps heaven was in need of a good laugh every now and then. I wonder how many dirty words you can't say in heaven?
Stan - Carlin was known as a devout atheist. I'm sure he appreciates your sentiment, though. =)
One of the most hilarious dudes ever!
Wherever he is, hope he got to take his "good stuff" with him.
RIP, George
:)
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This one really saddened me. The biggest laugh I ever had - was from one of his lines from the "Words" bit. "Hand me that piano"
By itself, not so funny. In the middle of the other lines - and with the mental image that went with it, I had the giggles for 2 days.
RIP George. I'll miss you.
Why is your stuff, stuff and everyone else's stuff is shit? Something like that. Have you heard his interviews with Terry Gross? Check 'em out if you haven't. In one he thanks her for an intelligent interview. The man was way smater than the rest of us. That's why we enjoyed it and could take it when he pointed out how idiotic we are.
We are all molecules somewhere... We'll miss you George.
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