Comments on: George Carlin Dead at 71

By: EKM

EKM — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:10:59 +0000

The one thing that George Carlin said that really affected how I view the world was not in one of his comedy routines (I honestly do not think I have seen or heard too much of his comedy) but a comment he made during an interview. I think he was on “Later with Bob Costas” or something like that. He said that although this was a bit of an oversimplification, Democrats care about people’s rights, while Republicans care about property rights.

That was about 20 years ago, and it still holds up.

By: micketymoc

micketymoc — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:21:47 +0000

This is not a slam at you personally, mytwocents, but the genius of George Carlin lay in his exposition of religion as a “big bullshit story”, among other (less savory) things.

You can always hope that Carlin had a sudden conversion in his last moments, if it makes you feel better. Though, judging from Carlin’s work, he probably wouldn’t have found any comfort in such an act, and he would have laughed at your hollow attempt at consolation.

By: Kristi

Kristi — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:38:08 +0000

I started watching George Carlin when I was young. My mom liked him and we had HBO.
I just saw him perform for the first time last year.
I loved his bit on ‘things you don’t see’.
hysterical.

By: mytwocents

mytwocents — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:17:18 +0000

George was an intelligent man, great with words and very funny at times.
im sure he was a great father and human being, I feel very sad knowing that he went to meet the God that he not only didnt believe in but ridiculed i take no pleasure in his death, and anyone who claims to be a christian and takes pleasure in this should question his own salvation and beg for forgiveness God sent his son into the world not to condem the world but that the world through him might be saved… that comes right after the famous John 3:16 we all see held up at ball games

I pray that George in his last moments cried out to his savior and is in heaven right now, wishing he could come back and tell us all about it.

By: Stewart Paterson

Stewart Paterson — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:10:21 +0000

I think I was about 13 or 14 when I first heard the 7 words. I was living in Zimbabwe (Rhodesia back then) and a friend had a clip on a cassette tape. It was just a short section of the 7 words routine. I had never heard anything so rude. I quickly expanded it into my own list.

I only recently (in the last 5 years) rediscovered Carlin and was overjoyed to discover his unbelief.

A big “thank-you” George.

By: J.DANIELS

J.DANIELS — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:59:18 +0000

My brother called me with the sad news that George was gone this morning. I’ve been in a bad funk all day. He was my hero. To read what these so called christians are saying is heartbreaking , but expected. To swallow and follow,whether old doctrine or new propaganda, is a weakness still dominating the human mind. George was a teacher and I will miss him the rest of my days. Good bye old friend

By: Stewart Vardaman

Stewart Vardaman — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:47:56 +0000

In 2003 I broke my neck, and had to leave my beloved Colorado for Jackson, MS to recuperate with family. I was in a neck halo for six months, couldn’t leave the house much, and generally miserable.

Several months into this ordeal, my dear friend Dave heard Carlin was to appear at a Denver book store to promote When Will Jesus Bring The Pork Chops. Dave got a signed copy and mailed it to me out of the blue. He knew I was a big Carlin fan, and it was a real boost to both read the book, and that my friends were thinking of me. Surely, this act of grace was brought on by Carlin praying to Joe Peschi. I’ll keep that book forever.

Carlin was in Denver about two months ago, and I (now 100% healed and back in Co) had the pleasure of watching him live for the first time. It was worth the $85 ticket and the $6 beers.

I saw comic Greg Girardi in Denver two weeks ago. If the “Vardaman curse” theory is correct, someone should tell Greg he only has six weeks to live.

I’ll miss you George!

By: Keith

Keith — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:31:58 +0000

It’s a shame, he’s gone. George Carlin always made me laugh … I remember watching his routines on HBO with Dad … good times. Thanks, George.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:34:29 +0000

I have a fond GC memory. When I was in seventh grade, which was what, 1985 or so… he had recently done that routine with the other 40 words or so you cant say on TV? The one with twat. balls. etc. I thought it was hilarious. I guess I had a filthy mind even back then when it comes to humor. so I listened to the clip my friends older brother had on a casette tape, and I painstakingly wrote it all out by hand. All 40 or 50 nasty, horrifying and disgusting words. Then I brought it to school to show my friends. And I got caught with it. This forever gave me the reputation in school as being a “nasty girl” with the teachers, when in reality, I was just a comedian waiting to be born!

The hubby and I are distraught over the passing of this true icon of american comedy and a role model to many Atheists, like myself.
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By: JohnB

JohnB — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:31:03 +0000

Katie said, and I quote with pleasure:

His sharp blend of humor and left-field social commentary is something I doubt will ever be seen again in such a pure form. I know I’m not the only one whose life would not have been quite the same without Georgeorgeorgeorge…

Well said Katie, all of it. And thanks for the Carlin quote. I laughed till my side hurt, just like George would have wanted it.