[masturbation gestures] It doesnt mean a fucking thing. But, he is wrong here. The politicians are put there to give you the idea you have freedom of choice. Fuck hope!. War, disease, death, destruction, hunger, filth, poverty, torture, crime, corruption, and the Ice Capades. George Carlin interview from 1989 | The Tapes Archive Podcast 2023. Most are only interested in self pleasures and bad habits. Sure, there's some good stuff on there, but it's mostly just people filming themselves doing stupid things and hoping to go viral. According to Carlin, religion is one of humanitys greatest swindles and created nothing but lies, conflict, and suffering. I think what we really need more of is ritual suicide, you know. 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. I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET. They own everything. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 0000000016 00000 n He spoke about his book "Brain Droppings" and answered questions submitted by the audience. 0000001936 00000 n <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 175 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> They don't care about the planet. Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. But here's the thing: you don't need social media to be happy. Youre just gunna wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans [leaders]. George Carlin Discusses 'Silly Putty and Napalm' Aired June 08, 2001 - 21:00 ET. And American English is loaded with euphemisms. They dont pass through a membrane from another reality. Incidentally, another way of expressing this sentiment is to say we're sending our young men and women to places the average American can't find on the map. Ill let Carlin tell you what he thinks. 193 0 obj ', Defense of 2nd Spanish Republic - 1936, Jimmy Reid: 'A rat race is for rats. The planet is fine. Pfft! I'M NOT SURE; I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET (LAUGHS). They are irrelevant. George Carlin Politicians | Christopher-S Vige | I just wanna put this thing behind me and get on with my life (CLAPS, LAUGHS). 0000015151 00000 n Not affiliated with OpenAI. Tired of that shit. Theyll get it. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(English Language and Literature Commons)/Rect[137.2383 212.4906 328.3613 224.2094]/StructParent 5/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> George Carlin: 'Politicians don't actually say things, they INDICATE A clean place to live. He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. 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? Every time. And the problem is, we're comparing our real lives to other people's highlight reels. BUT WHEN I DO, I'LL ADVISE YOU. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Now theres one thing you might have noticed i dont complain about: politicians. You wanna know what a friend is? Nothing wrong with the planet. 0000004120 00000 n He was also known for his outspoken views on government and politics. We've been here, what, a hundred thousand? You know, say, boy, he really . George Carlin was born and raised in Manhattan, New York in 1937 and died in Santa Monica, California in 2008. I'M SERVING THE NATION. Dog, Cat, Thinking. This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. Besides, environmentalists don't give a shit about the planet. The shit they shuffle around every four years doesnt mean a fuckin thing. (Yes, I know, the USS America is a humongous, gargantuan behemoth, and the rudder very, very, very small, but we can still make it sloooowly turn to a certain general heading if we all pile our [intelligent] votes in the wheelhouse. 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. Everyone experiences pain, of course. But in war times they quickly become, our brave young fighting men and women stationed half way around the world in places whose name's they(POLITICIANS) can't pronounce, wandering if they will ever see their loved ones again. Forget the politicians. Nobody seems to care. "Now, there's one thing you might have noticed I don't complain about: politicians. He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives don't care about you until you reach military age. The table is tilted folks. they're always PROCEEDING or moving forward. What a great idea. So, maybemaybemaybe its not the politicians who suck. George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing - English Transcript. Maher was raised a Catholic (but has a Jewish mother). Everybody complains about politicians. George Carlin Politicians : Choosing Life or Death in Capitalist America.. George Carlin Politicians youtu.be. Thats a nice campaign slogan for somebody: The public sucks! [5], Conservatives say if you dont give the rich more money, they will lose their incentive to invest. 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. Here Is What You Support, Stop The Steal! It's always the whole thing. Transcribed part of speech begins at 10.33, 13 May 1999, National Press Club, Washington DC, USA. 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? Well, where do people think these politicians come from? Yeah the public sucks. Marc Allan: Oh, okay, good. Hendra, a writer and comedian, talks with Rebecca . Difference. Its a big club, and. In fact, it might be the thing that's making you unhappy. And secondly, I dont vote because I believe if you vote you have no right to complain. If you can afford a donation, it will help Speakola survive and prosper. George Carlin: Dumb Americans - The Burning Platform 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. You know what they want? Most of the images you will find here are available for license or purchase. See they don't DECIDE; they DETERMINE. I know, they say, they say: well if you dont vote you have no right to complain. 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. 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. The PEOPLE are fucked. We're addicted to the attention, the likes, the validation. They are us', Address to Parliament following Christchurch massacre - 2019, Dolores Ibrruri: "No Pasarn!, They shall not pass! endobj George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) 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. e d u / e t d)/Rect[230.8867 233.3227 416.9463 245.0414]/StructParent 4/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> As for me, Ill be home on that day, doing essentially the same thing as you. George Carlin: In football, the object is for the quarterback, otherwise known as the field general, to be on target with his aerial assault, riddling the defense by . You know, those posts that pretend to be modest, but really they're just a way of showing off. I always thought it was kind of funny and someone out of character for a POLITICIAN to go out of his way to point out the low level of American intelligence (LAUGHS), when indeed his very job depends upon it. And term-limits aint going to do you any good. They speak of course with great caution, because they must take care not to actually say anything. George Carlin Quotes on Politics - LiveAbout Personally, I think we still need to hoist our fannies perpendicular and hike ourselves to the ballet box for all elections. And there you have it, a transcript of George Carlin's take on social media. 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. Remembering George Carlin : NPR Cause Americans have a lot of trouble dealing with reality. It's like they're saying, 'Look at me, look at me! The planet is fine. User Clip: George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999 Not on some social media platform where everyone's shouting into the void.". Who Does George Carlin Represent? | by Michael Thompson | Medium <>/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>> The more we pointed out the foolishness of our "superiors," the more they kept us down. hb```b``na` cc`ahd`phQD"#. -{- f1^u0`cp@&CUoM;v> (LAUGHS). Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. Oh, and I cant finish without recommending the routine Carlin calls his Incomplete List of Impolite Words. Quote by George Carlin: "Now, there's one thing you might have noticed But hey, I guess it's just part of my glamorous jet-setting lifestyle.'. Been here four and a half billion years. And that certain sign that things are closing in: POLITICIAN:WHATEVER HAPPENED TO INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY (LAUGHS). Well, where do people think these politicians come from? And theyre elected by American citizens. I think I have done that bit', BAFTA acceptance, Leading Actress - 2019, Axel Scheffler: 'The book wasn't called 'No Room on the Broom! We'll start with the first three, and I'll use the Roman Catholic version because those are the ones I was fed as a little boy. The planet has been here four and a half billion years. Thank you. 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. Good honest hard-working people; white collar, blue collar it doesnt matter what color shirt you have on. Fuck hope! It's like the Wild West of the internet, but with more trolls. 25l`|xs[e>L;}_}S +Fn-RWErk^7=fa,|~'RsiYK@"4W/:iVDrZWV)^:i\9KnwmVYi5v b^mfYN.[ T*gvIc"f=di^fE)SGO They're your followers. All day long beating you over the head with their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. Everybody complains about politicians. Been through earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, continental drift, solar flares, sun spots, magnetic storms, the magnetic reversal of the poleshundreds of thousands of years of bombardment by comets and asteroids and meteors, worlwide floods, tidal waves, worldwide fires, erosion, cosmic rays, recurring ice agesAnd we think some plastic bags, and some aluminum cans are going to make a difference? endstream Oh boy. . They dont fall out of the sky. While you're here, we have a public discord server. Did you ever think about the arithmetic? <>stream That's a friend. But a comedian has the ability to use their anger and intelligence to refocus and reconstruct their pain into entertainment. I recall many years ago, when he was guest-hosting the Tonight show, George Carlin having a somewhat strained political conversation with the comedian Shelley Winters. % George Carlin's acerbic wit and profound societal insights were a one time cultural phenomenon. Theyre not interested in that. Because at the end of the day, social media is just a bunch of zeros and ones floating around in cyberspace. However, most of his bile was reserved for conservatives and Republicans. Complete biography of George Carlin . Lee did not involve himself formally in politics, but he was a symbol of diversity and the synthesis of "East" and "West." 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. George Carlin: How you doing? It will be a lot of fun. CHALLENGES! And we have the CONCEIT to think that somehow we're a threat? everybody complains about politicians. George Carlin - Wikipedia They're your 'likes'. Then share it far and wide with the little green button. <>/Metadata 181 0 R/Outlines 136 0 R/Pages 174 0 R/StructTreeRoot 145 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> From people in all walks of life usually the person in question who has committed some unspeakable act. He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects. Londons Heathrow Airport, November 7, 2018. 191 0 obj THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. Funny, Humor, Beer. The game is rigged and nobody seems to notice. On Election Day, I stay home. That's why we need people who can make the TOUGH DECISIONS. Yeah, let's share our every thought and feeling with the entire world, because that's what we need, more information. All rights reserved. GEORGE CARLIN: I want to tell you something about words that I think is important. 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. Two reasons I dont vote. I'm getting tired of that shit. See they dont READ they REVIEW, they dont have OPINIONS they take POSITIONS, and they dont give ADVISE they make RECOMMENDATIONS. George Carlin: Dumb Americans. 9 minutes; 13,650 views; May 13, 1999 As I say, they're my work, they're my . And nobody seems to notice. This is not good work. A lot of that goes on: QUESTION:SENATOR, HAVE YOU SOLVED THAT PROBLEM?POLITICIAN:WELL, WE'RE MOVING FORWARD ON THAT. startxref This legendary rant is even better when read. Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? endobj 0000080920 00000 n No contest. THOU SHALT NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN. But social media is just a symptom of our narcissistic, attention-deficit culture. "In America, anyone can become president. Overnight I became a sun-worshipper. Yeah, right. You know, that thing that's supposed to make us more connected and informed, but really just turns us into a bunch of self-obsessed, attention-seeking, validation-craving zombies. You voted them in. 21 George Carlin Quotes On Government And Politics )'B^E_2yKg&. And by the way, it's the same big club they use to beat you over the head with all day long when they tell you what to believe. He was a frequent performer and guest host on The Tonight Show during the three-decade Johnny Carson era, and hosted the first episode of Saturday Night Live in 1975. Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! They own and control the corporations. That's a big activity here in Washington! (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) GEORGE CARLIN, COMEDIAN: Takes the cake! Anthony Hopkins is a pantheist-Catholic-agnostic who believes strongly in God. I, on the other handwho did not votewho did not votewho, 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. %PDF-1.7 % Garbage out. Schedule . Montclair State University Digital Commons Yeah, the public sucks! Whatever happened WellWell he's about to find out! I have a problem with the Ten Commandments. Because the owners, the owners of this country dont want that. It's a Big Club, and You Ain't in It: George Carlin as Social and It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. While breaking down these claims on political correctness, Carlin implements his own set of values. And the worst part is that social media has become a platform for outrage and self-righteousness. Watching the video and reading the transcript are, interestingly, two different experiences. This is the kind of shit youd expect from an office temp with a bad attitude. He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. [wptabtitle]@Shoq[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][twitter-feed username=shoq mode=feed id=323150247956193281][/wptabcontent] It's the perfect name because it's anti-social media. 0000002803 00000 n We haven't learned how to care for one another, we're gonna save the fucking planet? 0000053233 00000 n Its never going to get any better, dont look for it, be happy with what youve got. And the more noise there is, the harder it is to hear anything worth listening to. Some parents deserve respect. I have my ideas. Then read it again. George Carlin on why he likes disasters and people under pressure, and why the planet is doin' just fine. American stand-up comedian George Carlin is notable for his long-standing popularity from the early 60s up until his death in 2008. To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum, Comedian George Carlins take on The Ten Commandments. That somehow we're gonna put in jeopardy this beautiful little blue-green ball that's just a-floatin' around the sun? They don't fall out of the sky. In fact at this point he might even say: POLITICIAN:I'M WILLING TO TRUST IN THE FAIRNESS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. FUCK THEM. Hes right. George Carlin Scripts Another favorite distortion is Public Service. Search. endobj George Carlin on the language of politics - YouTube And let's not forget about YouTube. They dont want that! It's all just noise. They should be based on the parents' performance. endobj Quote by George Carlin: "But there's a reason. There - Goodreads 183 21 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. And then, maybe, put down your phone and go have an actual conversation with someone. Theyve long since bought, and paid for the Senate, the Congress, the state houses, the city halls, they got the judges in their back pockets and they own all the big media companies, so they control just about all of the news and information you get to hear. They don't fall out of the sky. Likethe public. Several reasons. They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? They should be earned. 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. 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. If you have selfish, ignorant citizensif you have selfish, ignorant citizens, youre gunna get selfish, ignorant leaders. Marc Allan: Hi. 0000082419 00000 n Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time, he was dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians". [Brain Droppings] | C-SPAN.org He pretty much smashed the nail squarely on the head. TOUGH DECISIONS like: POLITICIAN (PLANNING):HOW MUCH SOFT MONEY CAN I EXPECT TO COLLECT IN EXCHANGE FOR MY CORE VALUES? Im sure as soon as the election is over your country will improve immediately. They OWN YOU. Clearly he's preparing us for something (LAUGHS). Quote by George Carlin: "Political correctness is America's newest form <>/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>> Transcript. To avoid redundancy in the comments section, we kindly ask /u/arkreder to respond to this comment with the prompt you used to generate the output in this post, so that others may also try it out. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of Carlin's most famous quotes on government. Best George Carlin Quotes of All Time - LiveAbout %PDF-1.3 Nobody cares what you had for breakfast, or what your cat did, or what your opinion is on the latest political scandal. All rights reserved. You enjoy yourselves; itll be a lot of fun. This shit they shuffle around every four years? Bruce Lee was raised Catholic and Buddhist. And not that you can help it, I mean the problem is really with the people you cover. We invite you and ask you to help us update this wiki by editing it. [3], Carlin was equally hard on politics as he was on religion. They dont want people who are smart enough to sit around a kitchen table and think about how badly theyre getting fucked by a system that threw them overboard 30 fucking years ago. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. A person who routinely spends his days torturing the language complains; POLITICIAN:THEY TWISTED MY WORDS. ), 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. (But First, Answer Me This). Sure, here's a possible transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Let's talk about social media. Fuck em! People post pictures of themselves and their lives, trying to create a narrative that they're happy, successful, and popular. They own you. Maybe something else sucks around here like: THE PUBLIC. He was born May 12, 1937, in New York City into an Irish Catholic family, but he rejected the faith. Two reasons. Speakola is a labour of love and Id be very grateful if you would share, tweet or like it.
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