Comments on: George Carlin, RIP

By: The Slapster

The Slapster — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:25:40 +0000

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

By: tripleX

tripleX — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:52:29 +0000

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.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:04:35 +0000

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

By: Dianne

Dianne — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:41:01 +0000

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.

By: Johnny Cat

Johnny Cat — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:54:36 +0000

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

By: Marc Forrester

Marc Forrester — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:55:09 +0000

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.

By: rainbow

rainbow — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:52:45 +0000

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

By: Psylon

Psylon — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:49:18 +0000

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.)

By: student of plato

student of plato — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:35:41 +0000

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.

By: Eduardo

Eduardo — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:39:23 +0000

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?

By: cameron

cameron — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:03:02 +0000

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.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:16:38 +0000

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.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:44:39 +0000

Facts are facts, out you go.

By: Tim Giachetti

Tim Giachetti — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:44:33 +0000

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.

By: Crispin

Crispin — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:13:44 +0000

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.

By: Frank

Frank — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:18:27 +0000

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

By: Larfin Jackarse

Larfin Jackarse — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:06:19 +0000

Woulda beena interest to see him on the Chapelle Show.

By: cuimhne

cuimhne — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:05:53 +0000

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

By: Moodindigo

Moodindigo — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:46:59 +0000

Thanks George.

By: What Liz Said

What Liz Said — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:38:21 +0000

By: Stereotype

Stereotype — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:31:13 +0000

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....

By: SenorMysterioso

SenorMysterioso — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:28:42 +0000

By: ahole jerry

ahole jerry — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:21:07 +0000

Damn..

By: Michaelinnotts

Michaelinnotts — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:13:48 +0000

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.

By: quinnnchick

quinnnchick — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:48:22 +0000

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