George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) Notify me of follow-up comments by email. George Carlin (1937-2008): Legendary Comedian Challenged Status Quo Better yet, and more ironic, 'THEY TWISTED MY WORDS.' Recorded on November 5, 2005, Beacon Theater, New York City, New York. Maher was raised a Catholic (but has a Jewish mother). I dont vote. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. endobj 203 0 obj It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? Given the nature of our current Administration, I thought it timely to revisit what George said years ago (Back In Town HBO Special, 1996) about American politicians and the American people who elect them. "No child left behind. Yeah, right. Thank you. (LAUGHS). x\}_nK '!oF+$SW9E fX{]YTUOm9qhSO+_7L|*kqyHUwor}=qgw;WnrG7no8G*w6a2Uq K|CQWO_nT]}wbvASBT=tE.t6C}qC)onmg2uAWq|9xLSg (LAUGHS). It's like a bunch of robots pretending to be human. [5], Conservatives say if you dont give the rich more money, they will lose their incentive to invest. This wiki was last updated on 11 Apr 2012 by: Today we're opening contributions to all readers. George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) Everybody's going to save something now. Been here four and a half billion years. 4 0 obj You know what they want? Well, where do people think these politicians come from? They don't fall out of the sky. Because at the end of the day, social media is just a bunch of zeros and ones floating around in cyberspace. 0000002803 00000 n Overnight I became a sun-worshipper. In 2008, he was posthumously awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. They own all the important land. Because the owners, the owners of this country dont want that. Sure, here's a possible transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Let's talk about social media. [Brain Droppings] | C-SPAN.org But just as pressure and heat transform coal into diamonds, it's that frustration, social pressure and the heat of anger that transforms us into comedians. Likethe public. Two reasons. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. They speak of course with great caution, because they must take care not to actually say anything. If you vote, and you elect dishonest, incompetent people, and they get into office and screw everything up, well you are responsible for what they have done, YOU caused the problem, you voted them in, you have no right to complain. They dont fall out of the sky. I do not own this video. And the worst part is that social media has become a platform for outrage and self-righteousness. Clearly he's preparing us for something (LAUGHS). Nobody cares what you had for breakfast, or what your cat did, or what your opinion is on the latest political scandal. OR: I WAS QUOTED OUT OF CONTEXT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. George Carlin Discusses 'Silly Putty and Napalm' Aired June 08, 2001 - 21:00 ET. And nobody seems to notice. That's always a nice touch, American people. People are stupid because, well, people are stupid. We've been here, what, a hundred thousand? They got you by the balls. Unless we think of some way to fight back. THINGS ARE MOVING FASTER NOW, MISTAKES WERE MADE. American stand-up comedian George Carlin is notable for his long-standing popularity from the early 60s up until his death in 2008. 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. 0000003516 00000 n Pfft! <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( \n h t t p s : / / d i g i t a l c o m m o n s . And besides, all of these sites, they're just an illusion. 189 0 obj I dont always agree with everything he says, but I always listen. (LAUGHS), so instead they ADDRESS the PROBLEM (LAUGHS). He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives dont care about you until you reach military age. I dont vote. Isnt it a bit ironic, though, that the audience is laughing at all this when, essentially, Carlin is saying to them, directly to their faces, that they are stupid? From the late 1980s, Carlin's routines focused on sociocultural criticism of American society. We invite you and ask you to help us update this wiki by editing it. It presents itself as fairness, yet attempts to restrict and control people's language with strict codes and rigid rules. However, most of his bile was reserved for conservatives and Republicans. (LAUGHS). Carlin was not unique in that he saw through the thick layers of societal propaganda and rhetoric that are the source of many of the worlds problemsand let it be known that, despite his liberal stance on most social issues, he would point out their hypocrisies as wellbut he was well-respected and well-spoken enough to have left an impression on American thinking and history. Enjoyed this speech? Then watch the video. I'M NOT SURE; I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET (LAUGHS). And so, with all of this in mind, folks, I offer you my revised list of the Two Commandments: THOU SHALT KEEP THY RELIGION TO THYSELF! Updated on May 30, 2018. A lot of that goes on: QUESTION:SENATOR, HAVE YOU SOLVED THAT PROBLEM?POLITICIAN:WELL, WE'RE MOVING FORWARD ON THAT. ', And let's not forget the humblebrags. endobj BRAND: That's comedian George. If you can afford a donation, it will help Speakola survive and prosper. Its a big club, and you aint in it! And that's just sad.". Im talking about the real owners now, the BIG owners! Its a big club, and. 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. 183 0 obj I dont vote. I still cant find a flaw in it, or anything even exaggerated. George Carlin - The Ten Commandments | Genius Sure, there's some good stuff on there, but it's mostly just people filming themselves doing stupid things and hoping to go viral. 0000082419 00000 n The game is rigged and nobody seems to notice. And then, maybe, put down your phone and go have an actual conversation with someone. It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. And the more noise there is, the harder it is to hear anything worth listening to. He was regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics of all time. These people on social media, they're not your friends. Yeah the public sucks. (But First, Answer Me This). <<76B7883B53B3B2110A00D082ECFCFC7F>]/Prev 777933>> He spoke about his book "Brain Droppings" and answered questions submitted by the audience. )'B^E_2yKg&. George Carlin, George Carlin - Euphemisms Video Transcript - In Defense of Politicians (George Carlin, 1996) "Now there's one thing you mighta noticed I don't complain about: politicians. Narrow, unenlightened self-interest doesn't impress me. It's like we're living in this weird dystopian future where everyone is constantly monitoring each other, waiting for the opportunity to pounce. Comedian George Carlin's 'Last Words' - NPR.org George Carlin - Euphemisms I don't like words that hide the truth. Maybe something else sucks around here. George Carlin Politicians | Christopher-S Vige | So put down your phone, step away from the computer, and go out into the world. And if we had a list like that, I wouldn't mind that brilliant judge in Alabama displaying it prominently in the courthouse wall. They're worried that some day in the future, they might be personally inconvenienced. 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. They spend billions of dollars every year lobbying, lobbying, to get what they want. George Carlin The Planet Is Fine transcript | iComedyTV.com Something is definitely wrong. Off-course no politician would admit to such a lowly station as working in Government. Shut the fuck up! This is the best we can do folks. 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. Friends? So my advice is this: put down your phone, go outside, and actually live your life. But a comedian has the ability to use their anger and intelligence to refocus and reconstruct their pain into entertainment. Reading the text, it sounds like a reasonably serious essaywell, sort of. 0000015151 00000 n of American cultural paradoxes. And secondly, I dont vote cause I believe if you vote, you have no right to complain. This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. George Carlin does not need my platitudes, but I will still proffer them. And of course, they're all looking for that dopamine hit of getting likes and comments from people who agree with them. Maybe you'll find some of the features useful , Ignore this comment if your post doesn't have a prompt. 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. But that would be much too direct! Well, we know what they want. The stand up comic was an artist who did more than articulate the public's subconscious; he. 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]. THOU SHALT NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN. They say, Well, if you dont vote you have no right to complain. But wheres the logic in that? 186 0 obj <>stream 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. Now having somewhat successfully established my Press credentials and because you and I have at-least one thing in common which is that all of us deal with language all the time, I thought it might be nice today for me to come to you with some of my language complaints, certainly not to blame them on you, although off-course youre implicated. 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. Here it is: Why are there ten? <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(digitalcommons@montclair.edu)/Rect[400.0562 72.3516 527.5898 82.8984]/StructParent 7/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> ), Stay up to date with the latest Digital Ants Network (DAN) versions in our channel, All of these features are available at no cost to you. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. Oh, I gotta share this with my friends, you know what you should do? Garbage out. 4 Mar. While you're here, we have a public discord server. You enjoy yourselves. He pretty much smashed the nail squarely on the head. It's always the whole thing. Thats against their interests. You wanna know what a friend is? xref Everybody says they suck. Hes right. From people in all walks of life usually the person in question who has committed some unspeakable act. (LAUGHS) PROCEEDING. New episode of the podcast is terrific. 21 George Carlin Quotes On Government And Politics They own everything. He is mostly non-political except for his involvement with the environmental organization, Greenpeace. Comedian George Carlin, who died Sunday of heart failure at 71, was known for an act featuring "seven dirty words" that became the focus of a Supreme Court case. It's supposed to connect you with other people, but it's just a way of avoiding real human contact. They don't pass through a membrane from "another reality". Some parents deserve respect. 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. Montclair State University Digital Commons 25l`|xs[e>L;}_}S +Fn-RWErk^7=fa,|~'RsiYK@"4W/:iVDrZWV)^:i\9KnwmVYi5v b^mfYN.[ T*gvIc"f=di^fE)SGO Schedule . It is a crisis of confidence', Crisis of Confidence speech - 1979 , Jon Stewart: "They responded in five seconds", 9-11 first responders, Address to Congress - 2019, Jacinda Ardern: 'They were New Zealanders. It's like, 'Hey, look at me, I'm having a good time. 0000006309 00000 n When they're in trouble, their explanations usually begin simply with words like MISS-COMMUNICATION; QUESTION:WHAT DID YOU DO WRONG, SENATOR?POLITICIAN:WELL, IT WAS A MISS-COMMUNICATION. What George Carlin Believed About Religion [wptabtitle]Friends[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][twitter-feed username=shoq mode=search id=323794037750513667][/wptabcontent] Nobody cares. If you have selfish, ignorant citizensif you have selfish, ignorant citizens, youre gunna get selfish, ignorant leaders. Transcribed part of speech begins at 10.33, 13 May 1999, National Press Club, Washington DC, USA. Carlin is usually spot on. endobj THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. https://ad.style/. Comedian George Carlin addressed members and guests of the National Press Club in Washington, DC. everybody complains about politicians. Now hes on the side of law and order, jiu jitsu really: POLITICIAN:WE'RE TRYING TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS SO WE CAN GET THE FACTS OUT TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. Marc Allan: Oh, okay, good. Retweets do count. As for the poor, they tell us theyve lost all incentive because weve given them too much money.[6]. 0000080920 00000 n e d u / e t d)/Rect[230.8867 233.3227 416.9463 245.0414]/StructParent 4/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives don't care about you until you reach military age. The table has tilted folks. No one has PROBLEMS anymore. It's like we're all living in a never-ending episode of MTV Cribs. He was born May 12, 1937, in New York City into an Irish Catholic family, but he rejected the faith. This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. Well, where do people think these politicians come from? 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. But theres a reason. But social media is just a symptom of our narcissistic, attention-deficit culture. Nobody seems to care. 193 0 obj If you have selfish ignorant citizens If you have selfish ignorant citizens, youre going to get selfish ignorant leaders. While breaking down these claims on political correctness, Carlin implements his own set of values. George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) Fuck em! He missed this one. People post pictures of themselves and their lives, trying to create a narrative that they're happy, successful, and popular. I'm tired of fucking Earth Day, I'm tired of these self-righteous environmentalists, these white, bourgeois liberals who think the only thing wrong with this country is there aren't enough bicycle paths. Maher is a liberal who has endorsed at least the last two Democratic presidential candidates. Update this biography Garbage ingarbage out. In this paper, I examine George Carlin's stance on . I have a problem with the Ten Commandments. The planet is fine. Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Social media, huh? George Carlin: Dumb Americans - The Burning Platform Beep Boop, this was generated by by ChatGPT. Thats what the owners count on. This is said with a straight face although it's obvious of course that the proposition is stated precisely backwards (LAUGHS). 0000000716 00000 n 0000005590 00000 n But it's all a facade. Yes, all the words are quite impolite. George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing - English Transcript Everyone experiences pain, of course. Theyre not interested in that. In fact, it might be the thing that's making you unhappy. This legendary rant is even better when read. Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. I mean, have you ever looked at people's Facebook or Instagram profiles? Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. Because if it is really just the fault of the politicians then where are all the other bright people of conscience? He often commented on contemporary political issues in the United States and satirized the excesses of American culture. But, he is wrong here. Press J to jump to the feed. It would seem to fly in the face of that other rhetorical standby that: POLITICIAN:THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE LOT SMARTER THAN THEY ARE GIVEN CREDIT FOR. He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects. No contest. But, the Incomplete List highlights his exceptional understanding of, love for, and talent with language, sound, and rythmn. Watch on George Carlin: 'Politicians don't actually say things, they INDICATE them', National Press Club - 1999 Transcribed part of speech begins at 10.33 13 May 1999, National Press Club, Washington DC, USA This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. I know, they say, they say: well if you dont vote you have no right to complain. It's like a highlight reel of their fake lives. Two reasons. Forget the politicians. Well where do people think these politicians come from? xWnF}WDh%&^6F%&T{84e[A0@-3wUr-*l:, XF{HT+T0?LL q8"y1yY0LV"vQ|8:GwPBr,&]Qt7oz5n We're addicted to the attention, the likes, the validation. POLITICIAN:WERE ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM AND WE'LL SOON BE PROCEEDING. A person who routinely spends his days torturing the language complains; POLITICIAN:THEY TWISTED MY WORDS. As for me, Ill be home on that day, doing essentially the same thing as you, the only difference is, when I get finished masturbating, Im going to have a little something to show for it folks. startxref And it's not just that social media is a distraction from real life, it's also a way of creating a false sense of connection. Such a nice touch. Most are only interested in self pleasures and bad habits. I just wanna put this behind me and that's an expression we hear a lot these days in all walks of lives. People like to twist that around. In fact at this point he might even say: POLITICIAN:I'M WILLING TO TRUST IN THE FAIRNESS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. If it's a really serious matter, they make a JUDGMENT: POLITICIAN: I HAVEN'T MADE A JUDGMENT ON THAT. They are us', Address to Parliament following Christchurch massacre - 2019, Dolores Ibrruri: "No Pasarn!, They shall not pass! Required fields are marked *. He was also known for his outspoken views on government and politics. The only part I would take with a block of salt is the last in which he explains why he doesnt vote. They'll get it all from you sooner or later 'cause they own this f**kin' place. That somehow we're gonna put in jeopardy this beautiful little blue-green ball that's just a-floatin' around the sun? Maybe something else sucks around here like: THE PUBLIC. They want obedient workers. Obedient workers, people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork. If you are interested in using one of my images for your website, or if you would like a print, please contact me directly (See the Contact tab). (LAUGHS). 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. 160 Copy quote. Not in the abstract they don't. But hey, I guess it's just part of my glamorous jet-setting lifestyle.'. Then youre just what theyre looking for. Get listed in the most prominent screenplays collection on the web! Now theres one thing you mighta noticed I dont complain about: politicians. They come from American parents, American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses, American universities, and theyre elected by American citizens. Oh, and I cant finish without recommending the routine Carlin calls his Incomplete List of Impolite Words. Save the planet, we don't even know how to take care of ourselves yet. George Carlin speech at the National Press Club (May 13, 1999) "George Carlin delivered a humorous speech in which he ma Show more Show more George Carlin on Being Arrested for. But wheres the logic in that? Fuck hope!. Let's all tell each other what we're doing every minute of the day. From his 1992 (first ever LIVE) HBO TV special "Jammin' in New York", performed in from of 6,500 people at Madison Square Gardens. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( \n h t t p s : / / d i g i t a l c o m m o n s . People like to twist that around, I know. And you don't want to spend your real life chasing after digital validation.". Because if its really just the fault of these politicians, then where are all the other bright people of conscience? 183 21 He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics; one newspaper called Carlin "the dean of counterculture comedians". It's a psychologically satisfying number: the top ten; the ten most wanted; the ten best-dressed. Then read it again. All day long beating you over the head in their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. They're your followers. Im sure as soon as the election is over, your country will improve immediately. 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. Personally, I think we still need to hoist our fannies perpendicular and hike ourselves to the ballet box for all elections. "I don't believe anything the government tells me." - George Carlin 02. 01. Such as the PROCESS: POLITICIAN:WE HAVE TO MOVE THE PROCESS FORWARD SO WE CAN IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THE INITIATIVE IN ORDER TO MEET THESE CHALLENGES. It goes WAY beyond his famous Seven Words You Cant Say on Television (also classic). <> Watching the video and reading the transcript are, interestingly, two different experiences. Who in fact did not even leave the house on election-day, am in no way responsible for what these people have done, and have every RIGHT to complain as loud as I want, about the mess YOU created, that I had nothing to do with. The PEOPLE are fucked. They should be based on the parents' performance. They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? 'Look at me, I'm so happy and successful and loved!' The late George Carlin was a genius with words, a deft dasher of conventional logic, and a master observer (and master-baiter!) 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. In 2017, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him second (behind Richard Pryor) on its list of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time. According to Carlin, religion is one of humanitys greatest swindles and created nothing but lies, conflict, and suffering. You have no choice! 9 minutes; 13,650 views; May 13, 1999 Certainly! So self-important. You voted them in. They're a digital petting zoo. endobj 0000001412 00000 n STANDS4 LLC, 2023. There's a whole world out there waiting for you, and it's much more interesting than anything you'll find on social media.". Well where do people think these politicians come from? Carlin is funny as hell. So, I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. TOP 25 QUOTES BY GEORGE CARLIN (of 976) | A-Z Quotes Do you think its possible that one of these POLITICIANS whose judgment is so poor that he honestly thinks of himself as serving the Nation might occasionally be expected to indulge in little patriotism huh What do you think? First of all, I can see the sun, okay? George Carlin. Difference. George Carlin on why he likes disasters and people under pressure, and why the planet is doin' just fine. A friend is someone who will come over and help you move. 0000003901 00000 n Quote by George Carlin: "Political correctness is America's newest form George Carlin Quotes on Politics - LiveAbout George Carlin - Wikipedia <>/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[466.2109 650.625 540.0 669.375]/StructParent 2/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> 0000001936 00000 n Been through all kinds of things worse than us. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of Carlin's most famous quotes on government. Remembering George Carlin : NPR If this is the best God can do, I am not impressed. Carlin left a wealth of social, political, and religious commentaryand most of it was highly critical. D} 8 &L$` %pPyZnC*ss9Qm^-u~Y]5;D- p?Ds+A$%C"CXU@5M`mO=YK6l[f0xc5j D6C"NMUCDV#[7q&>O!WsDm~ |!=?H^wM $M:w085uk8OaP;,p|Jp@H0 O#NE\f&KXl1DHq0,>b4A !oPfcmxe5)l*1x,g FC[A9u71-tILKA n_B--jxQjB,=oINnh;> R# }bO 7?|`M S(5OdC0#K1EH-Llj[~y' c7ozi=w,PP&e~g$2! *@@Gh!'[G F.r *N-@LoX15XvGA4#Wb_"$,%%8@2% They don't pass through a membrane from another reality. Carlin took a liberal stance on most things, but generally found politics and politicians corrupt and ridiculous. I have my ideas. So I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way: on election-day, I-STAY-HOME. George Carlin was one of the most well-known and beloved comedians of all time.
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