183 21 Nobody cares what you had for breakfast, or what your cat did, or what your opinion is on the latest political scandal. "Political correctness is America's newest form of intolerance, and it is especially pernicious because it comes disguised as tolerance. xWnF}WDh%&^6F%&T{84e[A0@-3wUr-*l:, XF{HT+T0?LL q8"y1yY0LV"vQ|8:GwPBr,&]Qt7oz5n George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) `XX /;VU}`M%VO #5Zfb-> Carlin was known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics, religion, psychology, language and taboo subjects. 'Oh, I'm so exhausted from traveling all over Europe for the third time this year. for Caitlin & Johnny - 2015, Korey Soderman (via Kyle): 'All our lives I have used my voice to help Korey express his thoughts, so today, like always, I will be my brothers voice' for Kyle and Jess - 2014, Bruce Springsteen: 'They're keepers of some of the most beautiful sonic architecture in rock and roll', Induction U2 into Rock Hall of Fame - 2005, Olivia Colman: 'Done that bit. The planet has been here four and a half billion years. Reading the text, it sounds like a reasonably serious essaywell, sort of. %PDF-1.3 Londons Heathrow Airport, November 7, 2018. endobj Are these fucking people kidding me? 187 0 obj But I'm sure they will still remove this. George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing - English Transcript. Everybodys at the mall scratching his ass, picking his nose, taking out his credit card out of a fannie-pack, and buying a pair of sneakers with lights in them. Compared to the people, the planet is doing great. Everybody complains about politicians. They're your followers. That's because now he's feeling the heat and so as time passes and more evidence comes in he suddenly changes directions and tells us: POLITICIAN:WERE TRYING TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS! Difference. George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) Now hes on the side of law and order, jiu jitsu really: POLITICIAN:WE'RE TRYING TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS SO WE CAN GET THE FACTS OUT TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. And then, maybe, put down your phone and go have an actual conversation with someone. In fact at this point he might even say: POLITICIAN:I'M WILLING TO TRUST IN THE FAIRNESS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. 191 0 obj Forget the politicians. (LAUGHS). If it's a really serious matter, they make a JUDGMENT: POLITICIAN: I HAVEN'T MADE A JUDGMENT ON THAT. 0000004120 00000 n % Yeah the public sucks. In this paper, I examine George Carlin's stance on . <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( M o n t c l a i r S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y \n D i g i t a l C o m m o n s)/Rect[308.9844 674.625 540.0 693.375]/StructParent 1/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . https://www.scripts.com/writer/george_carlin/6024. Speakola is a labour of love and Id be very grateful if you would share, tweet or like it. <>/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. George has been quoted as calling this his favourite HBO special of them all due to its continuous flow-on nature and high standard of writing. So my advice is this: put down your phone, go outside, and actually live your life. You voted them in. @Z(dXSm !4I Garbage out. 0000080920 00000 n He missed this one. His political commentary was scathing and on par with any of the greats, Pryor, Chappelle, Bruce. Because if its really just the fault of these politicians, then where are all the other bright people of conscience? Everybody says they suck. They own everything. stream 0 So I know that a little later on this year, youre going to have another one of those really swell presidential elections that you like so much. His final HBO special, It's Bad for Ya, was filmed less than four months before his death. That's the problem." "Bipartisan usually means that a larger-than-usual deception is being carried out." " Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity ." "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." As I say, they're my work, they're my play, they're my passion. They are us', Address to Parliament following Christchurch massacre - 2019, Dolores Ibrruri: "No Pasarn!, They shall not pass! George Carlin: Dumb Americans. Power, Politics & American Sports [transcript] [VIDEO CLIP] Jesse Owens: To me, politics has no part to play on the field of strife of . People go on there, they play with the animals, they pet them, they feed them, but they don't get any real interaction. Look, I'm not against technology or communication. 0000001412 00000 n Nobody cares. Well, not overnight, you cant see the sun at night. George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. They're a digital petting zoo. They should be based on the parents' performance. And don't get me started on the selfies. [187 0 R 188 0 R 189 0 R 190 0 R 191 0 R 192 0 R 193 0 R] I don't like euphemisms, or euphemistic language. They dont fall out of the sky. <>/Metadata 181 0 R/Outlines 136 0 R/Pages 174 0 R/StructTreeRoot 145 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> [wptabtitle]Blog[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][/wptabcontent] Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. George Carlin: How you doing? I have my ideas. Your email address will not be published. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); All photographs on this website (unless otherwise indicated) were created by and are the property of Daniel R. Joder and may not be used for any purpose without permission. So maybe maybe MAYBE, its not the politicians who suck. They want your retirement money. Carlin left a wealth of social, political, and religious commentaryand most of it was highly critical. That doesnt help them. Results like these do not belong on the rsum of a Supreme Being. The only part I would take with a block of salt is the last in which he explains why he doesnt vote. 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. 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. I think the list of commandments was deliberately and artificially inflated to get it up to ten. (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. Most are only interested in self pleasures and bad habits. You have owners. I think I have done that bit', BAFTA acceptance, Leading Actress - 2019, Axel Scheffler: 'The book wasn't called 'No Room on the Broom! They own and control the corporations. THINGS ARE MOVING FASTER NOW, MISTAKES WERE MADE. 0000002288 00000 n He pretty much smashed the nail squarely on the head. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Ive read it dozens of times. There's a whole world out there waiting for you, and it's much more interesting than anything you'll find on social media.". Carlin was brought up Irish Catholic but grew into an outspoken atheist. George Carlin: I'm in Hollywood, Los Angeles. They don't fall out of the sky. We invite you and ask you to help us update this wiki by editing it. Then read it again. George Carlin. Sure, here's a possible transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Let's talk about social media. Then youre just what theyre looking for. I dont vote. endobj No one has PROBLEMS anymore. And then there's the political posts. They're not your friends. Everyone experiences pain, of course. Quick Guide. Because at the end of the day, social media is just a bunch of zeros and ones floating around in cyberspace. "In America, anyone can become president. And by the way, it's the same big club they use to beat you over the head with all day long when they tell you what to believe. (LAUGHS) PROCEEDING. And secondly, I dont vote cause I believe if you vote, you have no right to complain. Yeah, let's share our every thought and feeling with the entire world, because that's what we need, more information. However, most of his bile was reserved for conservatives and Republicans. 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. POLITICIAN:I'M IN PUBLIC SERVICE, I LIKE AMERICA DON'T YOU? [wptabtitle]@Shoq[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][twitter-feed username=shoq mode=feed id=323150247956193281][/wptabcontent] 183 0 obj endobj No contest. This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. See they don't DECIDE; they DETERMINE. See they dont READ they REVIEW, they dont have OPINIONS they take POSITIONS, and they dont give ADVISE they make RECOMMENDATIONS. Our country is failing because the majority of the people are selfish. You crowned us', by Toni Morrison - 1988, for Michael Gordon: '13 days ago my Dads big, beautiful, generous heart suddenly stopped beating', by Scott and Sarah Gordon - 2018, Tara Westover: 'Your avatar isn't real, it isn't terribly far from a lie', The Un-Instagrammable Self, Northeastern University - 2019, Tim Minchin: 'Being an artist requires massive reserves of self-belief', WAAPA - 2019, Atul Gawande: 'Curiosity and What Equality Really Means', UCLA Medical School - 2018, Abby Wambach: 'We are the wolves', Barnard College - 2018, Eric Idle: 'America is 300 million people all walking in the same direction, singing 'I Did It My Way'', Whitman College - 2013, Shirley Chisholm: ;America has gone to sleep', Greenfield High School - 1983, Joe Marler: 'Get back on the horse', Harlequins v Bath pre game interview - 2019, Ray Lewis : 'The greatest pain of my life is the reason I'm standing here today', 52 Cards -, Mel Jones: 'If she was Bradman on the field, she was definitely Keith Miller off the field', Betty Wilson's induction into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame - 2017, Jeff Thomson: 'Its all those people that help you as kids', Hall of Fame - 2016, Dan Angelucci: 'The Best (Best Man) Speech of all time', for Don and Katherine - 2019, Hallerman Sisters: 'Oh sister now we have to let you gooooo!' You wanna know what a friend is? (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) GEORGE CARLIN, COMEDIAN: Takes the cake! of American cultural paradoxes. So put down your phone, step away from the computer, and go out into the world. Politicians have traditionally hidden behind three things, the flag, the Bible and children. Here it is: Why are there ten? In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of Carlin's most famous quotes on government. THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS . Were fucked. endobj I think what we really need more of is ritual suicide, you know. People just spewing their uninformed opinions and insults at each other. Maher is a liberal who has endorsed at least the last two Democratic presidential candidates. I recall many years ago, when he was guest-hosting the Tonight show, George Carlin having a somewhat strained political conversation with the comedian Shelley Winters. They own all the important land. Hi speech lovers,With costs of hosting website and podcast, this labour of love has become a difficult financial proposition in recent times. Full transcript of George Carlin's "Dumb Americans," excerpted from "Life is Worth Losing, his 13th live comedy stand-up special, performed at the Beacon Theatre in New York City for HBO. 184 0 obj trailer They dont want that! George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) You dont. Well where do people think these politicians come from? In particular it's fun to listen to Washington talk. And term limits aint gunna do ya any good. I'VE FAITH IN THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM. I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET. <>/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 . Look them in the eye, shake their hand, and share your thoughts and feelings in person. So let me tell you something. Theres a nice campaign slogan for somebody: the public sucks, fuck hope. Nobody cares. Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. 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]. WHEN THE HEARINGS HAVE CONCLUDED, I WILL MAKE A JUDGMENT OR I MIGHT MAKE AN ASSESSMENT. But social media is just a symptom of our narcissistic, attention-deficit culture. And the worst part is that social media has become a platform for outrage and self-righteousness. Everybody complains about politicians. But here's the thing: you don't need social media to be happy. STANDS4 LLC, 2023. Most of the images you will find here are available for license or purchase. Maybe two hundred thousand? Dog, Cat, Thinking. What a great idea. And the more noise there is, the harder it is to hear anything worth listening to. Search. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[72.0 612.5547 302.8926 625.4453]/StructParent 3/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> George Carlin was an outspoken comic, known for his brash sense of humor, foul language and controversial views on politics, religion and other sensitive subjects. All across this great land of ours, the greatest nation on earth, the greatest nation in the history of the World and in times of military crisis you can be sure that someone in a suit in this town will eventually plant himself in front of a camera and carry on a great deal about the most powerful nation on the face of the earth. User Clip: Carlin Mocks Politicians' Language. I dont vote. Now you can just hide behind a screen and fire off your misspelled, grammatically incorrect rants to thousands of strangers. So, I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way. A lot of that goes on: QUESTION:SENATOR, HAVE YOU SOLVED THAT PROBLEM?POLITICIAN:WELL, WE'RE MOVING FORWARD ON THAT. Their own habitat. While you're here, we have a public discord server. Web. (LAUGHS). I on the other hand, who did not vote, WHO DID NOT VOTE. <>stream They don't pass through a membrane from "another reality". Now, in the interest of logicsomething religion has a really hard time withI'm going to skip around the list a little bit: THOU SHALT NOT STEAL. Trump Follower? We've been here, what, a hundred thousand? And we've all bought into it. Because that's where real communication happens, folks. George Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic and author.