That's why we need people who can make the TOUGH DECISIONS. He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. Everybody complains about politicians. Fuck em! So I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way: on election-day, I-STAY-HOME. But, the Incomplete List highlights his exceptional understanding of, love for, and talent with language, sound, and rythmn. Here Is What You Support, Stop The Steal! 25l`|xs[e>L;}_}S +Fn-RWErk^7=fa,|~'RsiYK@"4W/:iVDrZWV)^:i\9KnwmVYi5v b^mfYN.[ T*gvIc"f=di^fE)SGO Well, where do people think these politicians come from? of American cultural paradoxes. Fuck em. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. People like to twist that around, I know. <> Save the planet, we don't even know how to take care of ourselves yet. I do not own this video. %PDF-1.7 % Something is definitely wrong. Fuck hope. All day long beating you over the head in their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. Its what our system produces. Fuck hope!. 0000000716 00000 n Please validate my existence. 0000005590 00000 n 0000001412 00000 n George Carlin (1937-2008): Legendary Comedian Challenged Status Quo As I say, they're my work, they're my play, they're my passion. They'll get it all from you sooner or later 'cause they own this f**kin' place. 4 0 obj They own all the important land. They want more for themselves and less for everybody else, but Ill tell you what they dont want: They dont want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. And the more noise there is, the harder it is to hear anything worth listening to. Well where do people think these politicians come from? We're not rats', Rectorial address, Glasgow University - 1972, For Geoffrey Tozer: 'I have to say we all let him down', by Paul Keating - 2009, for James Baldwin: 'Jimmy. The career of comedian George Carlin (1937-2008) spanned five decades, with his first appearance on "The Tonight Show" being in 1962.He was an outspoken, acerbic social critic, and what came out of his mouthcould be shocking or even sometimes vulgar, but often his railings against injustice or stupidity or corruption shone a light on some dark areas as he said things that others would or . Ill let Carlin tell you what he thinks. hb```b``na` cc`ahd`phQD"#. -{- f1^u0`cp@&CUoM;v> Forget the politicians. Because at the end of the day, social media is just a bunch of zeros and ones floating around in cyberspace. But, he is wrong here. George Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic and author. Difference. You wanna know what a friend is? "A transcript of George Carlin talking about Social Media" First Response: First Response Certainly! However, most of his bile was reserved for conservatives and Republicans. So Ive made what i hope is a more readable version below, so this classic piece of polemical gold can be shared and understood more widely. Subreddit to discuss about ChatGPT. And that certain sign that things are closing in: POLITICIAN:WHATEVER HAPPENED TO INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY (LAUGHS). As for me, Ill be home on that day, doing essentially the same thing as you. `XX /;VU}`M%VO #5Zfb-> George Carlin: 'Politicians don't actually say things, they INDICATE Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc. 0000006309 00000 n Another favorite distortion is Public Service. Reading the text, it sounds like a reasonably serious essaywell, sort of. Garbage out. %PDF-1.3 4 Mar. Now normally during peace times the politician would refer to people in the military as: POLITICIAN:OUR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN STATIONED AROUND THE WORLD. The transcripts I could find always sucked. Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! And besides, all of these sites, they're just an illusion. Quote by George Carlin: "But there's a reason. There - Goodreads The politicians are put there to give you the idea you have freedom of choice. Such a nice touch. Carlin took a liberal stance on most things, but generally found politics and politicians corrupt and ridiculous. Now theres one thing you might have noticed i dont complain about: politicians. The more we pointed out the foolishness of our "superiors," the more they kept us down. From people in all walks of life usually the person in question who has committed some unspeakable act. Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin's routine about social media: "Social media. George Carlin on Voting transcript | iComedyTV.com Marc Allan: Oh, okay, good. The fact that Americans will probably remain willfully ignorant of the big red, white and blue dick thats being jammed up their assholes everyday, because the owners of this country know the truth. But I'm sure they will still remove this. Power, Politics & American Sports [transcript] [VIDEO CLIP] Jesse Owens: To me, politics has no part to play on the field of strife of . Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time, he was dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians". 160 Copy quote. It's supposed to connect you with other people, but it's just a way of avoiding real human contact. It's clearly a padded list. George Carlin's acerbic wit and profound societal insights were a one time cultural phenomenon. Look, I'm not against technology or communication. It's like they're part of some kind of digital echo chamber. Now, in the interest of logicsomething religion has a really hard time withI'm going to skip around the list a little bit: THOU SHALT NOT STEAL. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(digitalcommons@montclair.edu)/Rect[400.0562 72.3516 527.5898 82.8984]/StructParent 7/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> But theres a reason. That's the problem." "Bipartisan usually means that a larger-than-usual deception is being carried out." " Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity ." "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." Retweets do count. Here it is: Why are there ten? This is not good work. https://ad.style/. The politicians, the celebrities, and the lawyers, and although their level of insincerity is astonishing, it's still kinda fun to hear them talk. And the worst part is that social media has become a platform for outrage and self-righteousness. Everybody says they suck. George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. @Z(dXSm !4I So, I know that a little later on this year youre gunna have another one of those really swell presidential elections that you like so much [Bill Clinton v. Bob Dole]. [187 0 R 188 0 R 189 0 R 190 0 R 191 0 R 192 0 R 193 0 R] Two reasons. He was raised an Irish Catholic, even an alter boy, and attended a Catholic school until the age of 15, when he dropped out of school.[1]. They come from American parents, American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses, American universities, and theyre elected by American citizens. Then you're just what they're looking for. [/wptabs]. stream You got people posting pictures of their food, their pets, their vacations. PDF Not Just A Game Transcript - Media Education Foundation What a great idea. FUCK THEM. THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS . Suddenly we're down to four. People trying to make the world save for their Volvos. Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! Everybody says they suck. 'Oh, I'm so exhausted from traveling all over Europe for the third time this year. Every time. endobj xref It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. And secondly, I dont vote cause I believe if you vote, you have no right to complain. You know, those posts that pretend to be modest, but really they're just a way of showing off. This legendary rant is even better when read. Oh boy. It was during the waning of the Nixon years, where confidence in government was beginning its slide down to the Stygian depths where it rests today; the Vietnam War, and racial unrest, continued to rage on. You have owners. Carlin left a wealth of social, political, and religious commentaryand most of it was highly critical. If you want to make a difference in the world, if you want to connect with people in a meaningful way, put down the phone, step away from the computer, and go have a real conversation with someone. Hes right. He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives dont care about you until you reach military age. In 2008, he was posthumously awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. And the problem is, we're comparing our real lives to other people's highlight reels. e d u / e t d)/Rect[230.8867 233.3227 416.9463 245.0414]/StructParent 4/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> I on the other hand, who did not vote, WHO DID NOT VOTE. Most are only interested in self pleasures and bad habits. Quote by George Carlin: "Forget the politicians. The politicians are You, and I, are not in the big club. George Carlin Scripts He often spoke about his youth in Catholic school and, as a result of his particular schools relatively liberal approach to education, he says, he was given the intellectual freedom to eventually reject the faith. Nobody cares. THUS FAR, HE HASN'T RESPONDED. Where you calling from today? ], Your email address will not be published. [wptabtitle]Blog[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][/wptabcontent] You can't have an opinion anymore without being labeled as something. Compared to the people, the planet is doing great. Sure, here's a sample transcript of George Carlin talking about social media in one of his stand-up routines: "Let's talk about social media for a minute. everybody complains about politicians. You're just trying to impress people you don't even know. Yeah, right. (LAUGHS), so instead they ADDRESS the PROBLEM (LAUGHS). Everybodys at the mall, scratchin his ass, pickin his nose, takin his credit card out of his fanny pack and buyin a pair of sneakers with lights in them. You voted them in. Garbage ingarbage out. Are these fucking people kidding me? endobj He was also known for his outspoken views on government and politics. [wptabs style=wpui-mre-basic mode=horizontal background=false] <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( M o n t c l a i r S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y \n D i g i t a l C o m m o n s)/Rect[308.9844 674.625 540.0 693.375]/StructParent 1/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. We're addicted to the attention, the likes, the validation. But social media is just a symptom of our narcissistic, attention-deficit culture. You crowned us', by Toni Morrison - 1988, for Michael Gordon: '13 days ago my Dads big, beautiful, generous heart suddenly stopped beating', by Scott and Sarah Gordon - 2018, Tara Westover: 'Your avatar isn't real, it isn't terribly far from a lie', The Un-Instagrammable Self, Northeastern University - 2019, Tim Minchin: 'Being an artist requires massive reserves of self-belief', WAAPA - 2019, Atul Gawande: 'Curiosity and What Equality Really Means', UCLA Medical School - 2018, Abby Wambach: 'We are the wolves', Barnard College - 2018, Eric Idle: 'America is 300 million people all walking in the same direction, singing 'I Did It My Way'', Whitman College - 2013, Shirley Chisholm: ;America has gone to sleep', Greenfield High School - 1983, Joe Marler: 'Get back on the horse', Harlequins v Bath pre game interview - 2019, Ray Lewis : 'The greatest pain of my life is the reason I'm standing here today', 52 Cards -, Mel Jones: 'If she was Bradman on the field, she was definitely Keith Miller off the field', Betty Wilson's induction into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame - 2017, Jeff Thomson: 'Its all those people that help you as kids', Hall of Fame - 2016, Dan Angelucci: 'The Best (Best Man) Speech of all time', for Don and Katherine - 2019, Hallerman Sisters: 'Oh sister now we have to let you gooooo!' Been here four and a half billion years. GEORGE CARLIN: I want to tell you something about words that I think is important. Its almost a poetic rap. Religion. It's a psychologically satisfying number: the top ten; the ten most wanted; the ten best-dressed. Read it first. Not in the abstract they don't. 87 Best George Carlin Quotes On Education, Politics & Life In fact, it might be the thing that's making you unhappy. x\}_nK '!oF+$SW9E fX{]YTUOm9qhSO+_7L|*kqyHUwor}=qgw;WnrG7no8G*w6a2Uq K|CQWO_nT]}wbvASBT=tE.t6C}qC)onmg2uAWq|9xLSg While breaking down these claims on political correctness, Carlin implements his own set of values. Better yet, and more ironic, 'THEY TWISTED MY WORDS.' Before his death in June 2008, comedian George Carlin spent 10 years working on a memoir, Last Words, with his longtime friend Tony Hendra. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. 0000015151 00000 n ', And let's not forget the humblebrags. George Carlin returns to the stage in Life is Worth Losing, his 13th live comedy stand-up special, performed at the Beacon Theater in New York City for HBO. They dont want that! Carlin was known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics, religion, psychology, language and taboo subjects. And they're all looking for that instant gratification of likes and followers, like it's some kind of digital high-five. Unless we think of some way to fight back. POLITICIAN:I'M IN PUBLIC SERVICE, I LIKE AMERICA DON'T YOU? "No child left behind. Funny, Humor, Beer. Look them in the eye, shake their hand, and share your thoughts and feelings in person. It's like the Wild West of the internet, but with more trolls. For added emotional impact sons and daughters can always be substituted for men and women and so I think we can sum this up. They are irrelevant. (6K"F;nyV-()*bt3QgsX;a\IC'h%7. You know what they want? The planet has been through a lot worse than us. In 2017, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him second (behind Richard Pryor) on its list of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time. He was a spiritual atheist as an adult. 203 0 obj George Carlin: How you doing? That's because now he's feeling the heat and so as time passes and more evidence comes in he suddenly changes directions and tells us: POLITICIAN:WERE TRYING TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS! Been through all kinds of things worse than us. [5] And another one: Web. Who Does George Carlin Represent? | by Michael Thompson | Medium It's like we're living in this weird dystopian future where everyone is constantly monitoring each other, waiting for the opportunity to pounce. I say that where the military is concern the extent of a POLITICIANS insincerity can be measured by how far around the world our soldiers are stationed and whether or not any of them(POLITICIANS) can pronounce it? They're your followers. Your email address will not be published. 0000004120 00000 n Follow the link for the full transcript, its worth it, but here are a few choice excerpts: When it comes to bullshit, big-time, major league bullshit, you have to stand in awe of the all-time champion of false promises and exaggerated claims, religion. Apparently, his last ballot was cast in 1972for McGovern. He often commented on contemporary political issues in the United States and satirized the excesses of American culture. Press J to jump to the feed. All day long beating you over the head with their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. Because the owners, the owners of this country dont want that. <>stream They want your retirement money. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. It's like a highlight reel of their fake lives. Best George Carlin Quotes of All Time - LiveAbout Yeah the public sucks. Not affiliated with OpenAI. And term-limits aint going to do you any good. Theres a reason for this, theres a reason education SUCKS, and its the same reason it will never, ever, EVER be fixed. 0000002011 00000 n STANDS4 LLC, 2023. All across this great land of ours, the greatest nation on earth, the greatest nation in the history of the World and in times of military crisis you can be sure that someone in a suit in this town will eventually plant himself in front of a camera and carry on a great deal about the most powerful nation on the face of the earth. Maybe two hundred thousand? Nobody seems to care. Michael Cooney was a speechwriter for @, George Carlin: 'Politicians don't actually say things, they INDICATE them', National Press Club - 1999. http://www.ravendevelopers.com/blog/2013/0 Bernie Sanders: 'So the next time you hear me attacked as a socialist, remember this', Georgetown University - 2015, Jimmy Carter: 'The threat is nearly invisible in ordinary ways. And don't even get me started on the whole idea of 'friends' on social media. And so, a long last after each has RESPONDED to the others INITIATIVES and each has REVIEWED the others RESPONSES and everyone has taken a POSITION made a JUDGMENT and offered a RECOMMENDATION. NOW they have to do something! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); All photographs on this website (unless otherwise indicated) were created by and are the property of Daniel R. Joder and may not be used for any purpose without permission. Ive read it dozens of times. The table has tilted folks. 21 George Carlin Quotes On Government And Politics And just dumb enough to passively accept all these increasingly shitty jobs with the lower pay, the longer hours, the reduced benefits, the end of overtime and vanishing pension that disappears the minute you go to collect it, and now theyre coming for your Social Security money. George Carlins daughter, @kelly_carlin, on her first radio show with guest Paul Provenza, talking about this routine. And American English is loaded with euphemisms. People are stupid because, well, people are stupid. George Carlin on Voting Transcript Now there's one thing you might have noticed i don't complain about: politicians. for Caitlin & Johnny - 2015, Korey Soderman (via Kyle): 'All our lives I have used my voice to help Korey express his thoughts, so today, like always, I will be my brothers voice' for Kyle and Jess - 2014, Bruce Springsteen: 'They're keepers of some of the most beautiful sonic architecture in rock and roll', Induction U2 into Rock Hall of Fame - 2005, Olivia Colman: 'Done that bit. Its a big club, and you aint in it! George Carlin - Wikipedia This is what we have to offer. So, next time you're scrolling through your feeds, ask yourself: 'Is this really connecting me with people, or is it just making me more disconnected and isolated?' We don't need that many. George Carlin Discusses 'Silly Putty and Napalm' Aired June 08, 2001 - 21:00 ET. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. [FINAL NOTE: If you want to dig deeper into Carlins brilliant mind vis--vis comments on politicians and the doublespeak they are prone to use, check out The Consultation Institutes George Carlin on the language of politics. Let's all tell each other what we're doing every minute of the day. George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing - English Transcript They don't fall out of the sky. We invite you and ask you to help us update this wiki by editing it. In April 2004, he placed second on the Comedy Central list of "Top 10 Comedians of US Audiences".The first of Carlin's 14 stand-up comedy specials for HBO was filmed in 1977. The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. So my advice is this: put down your phone, go outside, and actually live your life. POLITICIAN:I ADVISED HIM THAT I HAD MADE A JUDGMENT. You have OWNERS! Mr. GEORGE CARLIN: Here's another slogan you run into all the time "God Bless America." Once again, respectfully I say to myself what the (beep) does that mean. Well, we know what they want. Real connection comes from being present with other people, from having meaningful conversations, from doing things together. Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Social media, huh? THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. Global Search Search In. This is the best we can do, folks. First of all, its meaningless. This is the kind of shit youd expect from an office temp with a bad attitude. This is what we have to offer. He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. George Carlin Quotes on Politics - LiveAbout George Carlin: Dumb Americans - The Burning Platform 0000001936 00000 n And secondly, I dont vote because I believe if you vote you have no right to complain. v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 54 decision affirmed the government's power to regulate indecent material on the public airwaves. George has been quoted as calling this his favourite HBO special of them all due to its continuous flow-on nature and high standard of writing. And theyre elected by American citizens. They are us', Address to Parliament following Christchurch massacre - 2019, Dolores Ibrruri: "No Pasarn!, They shall not pass! 183 0 obj 2023. Pfft! We could see through the hypocracy and illogic of our parents and teachers, but because of our age and size we couldn't do anything about it. You know what they want? As I say, they're my work, they're my . Then youre just what theyre looking for. Montclair State University Digital Commons George Carlin was an outspoken comic, known for his brash sense of humor, foul language and controversial views on politics, religion and other sensitive subjects. They don't pass through a membrane from another reality. So I know that a little later on this year, youre going to have another one of those really swell presidential elections that you like so much. endobj While you're here, we have a public discord server. Not on some social media platform where everyone's shouting into the void.". The late George Carlin was a genius with words, a deft dasher of conventional logic, and a master observer (and master-baiter!) See they dont READ they REVIEW, they dont have OPINIONS they take POSITIONS, and they dont give ADVISE they make RECOMMENDATIONS. Comedian George Carlin addressed members and guests of the National Press Club in Washington, DC. 11 Profound Quotes on Politics by George Carlin I dont vote. 0000008961 00000 n They're worried that some day in the future, they might be personally inconvenienced. It's the perfect name because it's anti-social media. They own and control the corporations. It's like we're all living in a never-ending episode of MTV Cribs. Marc Allan: Good, thanks for calling. American stand-up comedian George Carlin is notable for his long-standing popularity from the early 60s up until his death in 2008. I think the list of commandments was deliberately and artificially inflated to get it up to ten. They own you. I'M NOT SURE; I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET (LAUGHS). It's a big club, and you ain't in it. 0000003180 00000 n POLITICIAN:THERE IS NO EVIDENCE, NO ONE HAS PROVEN ANYTHING EVENTUALLY I'LL BE EXONERATED. By the way, its the same big club they use to beat you over the head with all day long when they tell you what to believe. Fuck hope! Youre just going to wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans. He is mostly non-political except for his involvement with the environmental organization, Greenpeace. Do you? Full transcript of George Carlin's "Dumb Americans," excerpted from "Life is Worth Losing, his 13th live comedy stand-up special, performed at the Beacon Theatre in New York City for HBO. This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. Its a big club, and. Our country is failing because the majority of the people are selfish. We dont have people like that in this country. endobj I don't like euphemisms, or euphemistic language. Marc Allan: Hi. From Life Is Worth Losing. They don't get any real human contact. Get listed in the most prominent screenplays collection on the web! The game is rigged and nobody seems to notice. He spoke about his book "Brain Droppings" and answered questions submitted by the audience. Pfft! I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Because that's where real communication happens, folks. As long he included one additional commandment: Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love. 0000000016 00000 n Its never going to get any better, dont look for it, be happy with what youve got.

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