George Carlin

[huntnphool]

Sad sad day, I just saw on the news that George Carlin has passed away. One of my long time favorites, what a downer.

[robodad]

OH Man that really bites, I thought about him today too and I had no idea he died, that is just wierd !!

Bummer 

[bow4elk]

Yes, he was one of the "greats" of comedy.  I met his nephew John Carlin in Newport Beach, CA years ago and stayed in touch for many years.  Sad day...

[PolarBear]

Sad.  He was one of my favorites and the first comedy album I ever heard.  My sister and I use to listen with our ears to the wall as my folks played his records for their friends.  I have seen him live over a dozen times.  He was one of the greatest and will be missed big time.   

[sisu]

Politicians and the rich and famous can rest tonight knowing he won't be on their butts.

[Twispriver]

seven words that you can't say on TV - Toledo windowbox - tits is such a frendly sounding word - Sad loss for America

[GoldTip]

Damned sad thing.  He was a great comedian.  Damn near peed myself when I saw him live here in Spokane.

[zackmioli]

saw him live in vegas like quite a long time ago. sad day that he is gone. he was a wonderful comedian.

[KillBilly]

The Hippy Dippy Weatherman with the Hippy Dippy Weather Maann

[Ray]

I like Carlin although I am not aware of any groundbreaking comedy from him in recent years. Too bad.

[huntnphool]

I don't know of any new material he came up with lately either but he did write a rather insightful message after his wife died.

What a difference a sad event in
 someone's life makes.
 GEORGE CARLIN (His wife
 recently died...)
 
 Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - comedian of the 70's and 80's -
could write something so very eloquent...and so very appropriate.
 A wonderful Message by George Carlin:
 The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but
shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more,
but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and
smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but
less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more
problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
 We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little,
drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too
little, watch TV too much , and pray too seldom.
 We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too
much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
 We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to
life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but
have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer
space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.
 We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom,
but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but
accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more
computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we
communicate less and less.
 These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small
character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of
two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are
days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night
stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to
quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and
nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to
you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just
hit delete...
 Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going
to be around forever.
 Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because
that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
 Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the
only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
 Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but
most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from
deep inside of you.
 Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will
not be there again.
 Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious
thoughts in your mind.
 AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
 Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments
that take our breath away.
 If you don't send this to at least 8 people....Who cares?

[mtndew]

Thanks for that last post, huntnphool. I had never read that by George Carlin before, he sure hit the nail on the head. Over and over. RIP

[BrushChimp]

Definitely my favorite comedian and the best all-time IMO. RIP George...

[bobcat]

Definitely my favorite comedian and the best all-time IMO. RIP George...

I agree. He was the best. I think I'll have to check amazon.com and see if I can get some of his dvd's now that I'm thinking about it.

[chukar-ridge-quest]

So the moral of the story is, no matter how much fuel costs . Take your loved ones to the outdoors. (or what ever makes you happy).

Great comedian, life will be less funny without him.

CRQ