worm82075 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I just learned this morning that George Carlin died this past Sunday of heart failure at the age of 71. Not necessarily a tragedy at that age but sad none the less. His commentary on politics, the media, and religion really helped to shape the way I see the world and though many people disliked him he was to me essential in my growth as a human being and who I am as an adult. an excerpt from the wiki George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937–June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor and author who won four Grammy Awards for his comedy albums. Carlin was especially noted for his political and black humor and his observations on language, psychology, and religion along with many taboo subjects. Carlin and his "Seven Dirty Words" comedy routine were central to the 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case F.C.C. v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a narrow 5–4 decision by the justices affirmed the government's right to regulate "indecent" material on the public airwaves. In the 2000s, Carlin's stand-up routines focused on the flaws in modern-day America. He often took on contemporary political issues in the United States and satirized the excesses of American culture. He placed second on the Comedy Central cable television network list of the 10 greatest stand-up comedians, ahead of Lenny Bruce and behind Richard Pryor. He was a frequent performer and guest host on The Tonight Show during the three-decade Johnny Carson era, and was also the first person to host Saturday Night Live. R.I.P. George, I will miss you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesto Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Amen to all that , worm. Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkull Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Perhaps my favorite comedian of all time... His willingness to challenge the way we think will certainly be missed. A great loss for sure.http://img365.imageshack.us/img365/3424/restinpeaceef2.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoots7 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 George had a sharp wit about him I liked his comparisons especially Football to Baseball. Hope they put some of his "stuff" in the coffin with him.(The "stuff" routine is still one of my all time favorites) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carah Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 When I saw this tread I was truly hoping it wasn't Mr. Carlin, what did he die from? Maybe if I read the tread I would know, I'm such a dumbass :P I'm realy going to miss him, and his fart jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksnake89 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Sadly I'm not familliar with Carlin but I'm still sad to hear he passed non the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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