George Carlin, RIP

Posted by Alex in Everything Else, Video Clips on June 23, 2008 at 2:41 am


Comedian George Carlin has just passed away. Known for his acerbic wit and raunchy humor, Carlin was most famous for his "Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television" routine, where he did actually say all 7 words, and for which he was actually arrested.

In honor of George Carlin, here are 10 quotes to remember him by:

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

I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where’s the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.

If it’s true that our species is alone in the universe, then I’d have to say the universe aimed rather low and settled for very little.

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.

The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live.

Well, if crime fighters fight crime and fire fighters fight fire, what do freedom fighters fight? They never mention that part to us, do they?

Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.

Honesty may be the best policy, but it’s important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy.

“The very existence of flame-throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I’m just not close enough to get the job done.”

Some people see things that are and ask, Why? Some people dream of things that never were and ask, Why not? Some people have to go to work and don’t have time for all that.

And here’s George celebrating his 70th birthday in this HBO Special "It’s Bad For Ya":


[YouTube Link] (If you have to be warned about bad language, then you obviously don’t know anything about George Carlin)

George Carlin, RIP.

Update 6/24/08 – Teresa of PeopleJam told us that George Carlin’s daughter, Kelly Carlin-McCall, has a website where you can post your condolences and thoughtful sentiments – Thanks Teresa!


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25 comments to "George Carlin, RIP"

  1. quinnnchick
    June 23rd, 2008 at 2:48 am

    I saw him at the Chicago theater in 1990 or 1991. He was fabulous and will be greatly missed.

  2. Michaelinnotts
    June 23rd, 2008 at 3:13 am

    This is a sad day; George Carlin was a passionate advocate for rationalism and common sense while so many people gravitated toward mumbo jumbo. He was one of those rare people who could be poignant, profound, and funny at the same time. He will be very much missed.

  3. ahole jerry
    June 23rd, 2008 at 3:21 am

    Damn..

  4. SenorMysterioso
    June 23rd, 2008 at 3:28 am

    Aw :(

  5. Stereotype
    June 23rd, 2008 at 3:31 am

    I love the man, I miss him. He has impacted me from an early age. I have to point out though, some of these are not Carlin quotes....

  6. What Liz Said
    June 23rd, 2008 at 3:38 am

    :(

  7. Moodindigo
    June 23rd, 2008 at 3:46 am

    Thanks George.

  8. cuimhne
    June 23rd, 2008 at 6:05 am

    That's so sad...I never got to see him live :( Fantastic comedian.

  9. Larfin Jackarse
    June 23rd, 2008 at 6:06 am

    Woulda beena interest to see him on the Chapelle Show.

  10. Frank
    June 23rd, 2008 at 6:18 am

    Thanks George. Brilliant job you have done in your lifetime.

  11. Crispin
    June 23rd, 2008 at 8:13 am

    Mr. Carlin was the greatest standup comedian ever and he will be missed by everyone. His impact on comedy and joke telling cannot be underestimated: every comedian working today will throw high praise Carlin's way.

    Neatorama should have done their homework: There are plenty of those quotes up their that are NOT Carlin. Carlin's own website has a list of jokes that are specifically not his and some of them are included here. Someone didn't do their homework and its a shame.

  12. Tim Giachetti
    June 23rd, 2008 at 8:44 am

    Kudos George, thanks for all the laughs.

    Crispin, thnx for clearing that up, but badly timed. Say "Thank You George" and move on, don't lash out over this.

  13. Jonathan
    June 23rd, 2008 at 8:44 am

    Facts are facts, out you go.

  14. Dave
    June 23rd, 2008 at 9:16 am

    Cheers, George. You'll be missed.

    I remember seeing Carlin on the Johnny Carson show years ago. He got up on stage and didn't say a word; just made goofy faces at the audience that made people wonder what he was thinking about. Rolling in the aisles.

    And after hearing his brand of dirty humor, including The Seven Words You Can't Say On TV, imagine my surprise to hear his voice as the narrator as my kids watched Thomas The Tank Engine. Oh the irony.

  15. cameron
    June 23rd, 2008 at 10:03 am

    Will the media faun over the death of this great american like they did over Tim Russert?

    Carlin did more for this country through his comedic social commentary then Russert ever did on MTP.

    Once again the media fails us.....over and over and over again.

  16. Eduardo
    June 23rd, 2008 at 11:39 am

    George Carlin hated euphemisms, to his enduring credit. So, George Carlin has NOT "just passed away"; George Carlin has just died. He was the great anti-BS avatar. I wonder if he is right now asking God if he can create a rock so heavy even he can't lift it?

  17. student of plato
    June 23rd, 2008 at 1:35 pm

    fantastic guy. So sad he is gone.

    note: I don't think "I am." is the shortest sentence in the English language. I believe the imperative "Go." should have that honor.

  18. Psylon
    June 23rd, 2008 at 1:49 pm

    Sad. He was one of the greats. Been watching him since I was a kid (Yes, even his "Thomas the tank engine" stuff).

    I wonder if his friends have moved his contact info to "Digital purgatory" folder on their desktop.

    ;)

    (Sorry, Morbid. I know. George woulda laughed.)

  19. rainbow
    June 23rd, 2008 at 1:52 pm

    Sad... he was a great comedian. I will wait six weeks, before deleting him.

  20. Marc Forrester
    June 23rd, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    Tim: Quoting a comedian who just died is pretty much summing up his life's work. If it's not accurate, that absolutely needed to be pointed out right the hell here and now. I mean, when else?

    Crispin: Thanks for the linkage.

    My Heroes Generally: Dammit people, stop dying.

  21. Johnny Cat
    June 23rd, 2008 at 9:54 pm

    Yeah, this is okay, though. George left a great legacy, although I never hear any mention of offspring, which is a pity.

  22. Dianne
    June 23rd, 2008 at 10:41 pm

    From the Hippy Dippy weatherman to "When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops?" this guy was the BEST. God has his arms around him right now saying "Man, you were NUTS but so funny!" My thoughts are with his family.

  23. Thomas
    June 24th, 2008 at 12:04 am

    Thanks George. You were one of the best. You will be missed. Give God hell for us.

  24. tripleX
    June 24th, 2008 at 11:52 am

    Funniest old fuck on the planet. Could make me laugh, think and cry at the same time. I hope there always will be people like George Carlin, they keep the world sane.

  25. The Slapster
    June 25th, 2008 at 6:25 pm

    Interesting that people picture him "giving god a hard time" since he was pretty much an outspoken atheist. Ahhhh, the irony!


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