Well off-course not only is it possible its inevitable and thats when he's at his very best and that's when he trots out the really good stuff. this is my tribute and way of promoting George Carlin's work. Hi speech lovers,With costs of hosting website and podcast, this labour of love has become a difficult financial proposition in recent times. They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? But social media is just a symptom of our narcissistic, attention-deficit culture. 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. "Political correctness is America's newest form of intolerance, and it is especially pernicious because it comes disguised as tolerance. The planet has been through a lot worse than us. I'm so interesting, I'm so important!'. 0000002288 00000 n 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. As a lifelong stand-up comedian, Carlin had a lot of opportunities to speak his mindand religion and politics were two of his favorite subjects. (6K"F;nyV-()*bt3QgsX;a\IC'h%7. 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. So, it may seem like stand-up comedy, but I suspect Carlin is deadly serious. So, I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way. (LAUGHS), so instead they ADDRESS the PROBLEM (LAUGHS). ], Your email address will not be published. 0000005590 00000 n (LAUGHS) PROCEEDING. Everyone's taking pictures of themselves, all the time. So, that I can continue my work in Government. Theyre not interested in that. Well, we know what they want. George Carlin does not need my platitudes, but I will still proffer them. [5], Conservatives say if you dont give the rich more money, they will lose their incentive to invest. They don't get any real human contact. Maybe something else sucks around here like: THE PUBLIC. 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. They dont want that! endobj Its what our system produces: Garbage in. @Z(dXSm !4I [wptabtitle]@Shoq[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][twitter-feed username=shoq mode=feed id=323150247956193281][/wptabcontent] Get listed in the most prominent screenplays collection on the web! Now you can just hide behind a screen and fire off your misspelled, grammatically incorrect rants to thousands of strangers. I dont vote. Beep Boop, this was generated by by ChatGPT. People are stupid because, well, people are stupid. This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. endstream Ill let Carlin tell you what he thinks. And if we had a list like that, I wouldn't mind that brilliant judge in Alabama displaying it prominently in the courthouse wall. [/wptabs]. Carlin was brought up Irish Catholic but grew into an outspoken atheist. First of all, I can see the sun, okay? 0000002565 00000 n <>/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 . George Carlin: Dumb Americans. 0000000016 00000 n George Carlin - Euphemisms I don't like words that hide the truth. In 2017, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him second (behind Richard Pryor) on its list of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time. George Carlins daughter, @kelly_carlin, on her first radio show with guest Paul Provenza, talking about this routine. Dog, Cat, Thinking. It's clearly a padded list. Real connection comes from being present with other people, from having meaningful conversations, from doing things together. The Secret News (News ticker sound effect), Type out all lyrics, even repeating song parts like the chorus, Lyrics should be broken down into individual lines. I just wanna put this thing behind me and get on with my life (CLAPS, LAUGHS). You know, say, boy, he really . 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. I just wanna put this behind me and that's an expression we hear a lot these days in all walks of lives. And nobody seems to notice. Two is all you need, folks. 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 . This is not good work. George Carlin on why he likes disasters and people under pressure, and why the planet is doin' just fine. All day long beating you over the head with their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. 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. 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. 194 0 obj Garbage out. The politicians, the celebrities, and the lawyers, and although their level of insincerity is astonishing, it's still kinda fun to hear them talk. In fact, it might be the thing that's making you unhappy. The Wealthy the REAL owners! The planet is fine. CHALLENGES! The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. And the more noise there is, the harder it is to hear anything worth listening to. 0000004120 00000 n The stand up comic was an artist who did more than articulate the public's subconscious; he. I know, they say, they say: well if you dont vote you have no right to complain. Search. People post pictures of themselves and their lives, trying to create a narrative that they're happy, successful, and popular. You and I are not in the big club. You enjoy yourselves. Maher is a liberal who has endorsed at least the last two Democratic presidential candidates. endobj And term limits aint gunna do ya any good. 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. Global Search Search In. 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. They own you. In particular it's fun to listen to Washington talk. 0000006309 00000 n endobj It's a big club, and you ain't in it. [masturbation gestures] It doesnt mean a fucking thing. Your email address will not be published. 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]. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 54 decision affirmed the government's power to regulate indecent material on the public airwaves. The transcripts I could find always sucked. In fact at this point he might even say: POLITICIAN:I'M WILLING TO TRUST IN THE FAIRNESS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. 0000003180 00000 n Not on some social media platform where everyone's shouting into the void.". Yeah, let's share our every thought and feeling with the entire world, because that's what we need, more information. Everybody complains about politicians. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. POLITICIAN:WHEN HE RESPONDS TO MY INITIATIVE, I WILL REVIEW HIS RESPONSE, TAKE A POSITION AND MAKE A RECOMMENDATION. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. 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. They're your followers. Fuck hope! He and his "seven dirty words" comedy routine were central to the 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case F.C.C. 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. they're always PROCEEDING or moving forward. They dont care about you at all at all AT ALL. He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects. Everybody complains about politicians. m o n t c l a i r . Fuck em! 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. George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999. 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. Every time. 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? And theyre elected by American citizens. They're your contacts. 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 spend billions of dollars every year lobbying, lobbying, to get what they want. You're just trying to impress people you don't even know. As for me, Ill be home on that day, doing essentially the same thing as you. But, the Incomplete List highlights his exceptional understanding of, love for, and talent with language, sound, and rythmn. Press J to jump to the feed. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[72.0 612.5547 302.8926 625.4453]/StructParent 3/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> (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. [5] And another one: 189 0 obj Because at the end of the day, social media is just a bunch of zeros and ones floating around in cyberspace. POLITICIAN:SERVING THE NATION. All rights reserved. It's all just noise. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. Politicians have traditionally hidden behind three things, the flag, the Bible and children. Pfft! That's the problem in this country too many people getting on with their lives. 184 0 obj His final HBO special, It's Bad for Ya, was filmed less than four months before his death. Been through all kinds of things worse than us. Its a big club, and. POLITICIAN:HE HASN'T RESPONDED TO MY INITIATIVE. You enjoy yourselves; itll be a lot of fun. Another favorite distortion is Public Service. %PDF-1.7 % I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). It's always the whole thing. Tired of that shit. 203 0 obj It's like they're saying, 'Look at me, look at me! ), 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. From the late 1980s, Carlin's routines focused on sociocultural criticism of American society. If you have selfish ignorant citizens If you have selfish ignorant citizens, youre going to get selfish ignorant leaders. Then share it far and wide with the little green button. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. everybody complains about politicians. It's the perfect name because it's anti-social media. Something is wrong here. This is the kind of shit youd expect from an office temp with a bad attitude. THE FOOD IS GREAT BUT PUBLIC SERVICE IS TERRIBLE. 0000053233 00000 n Subreddit to discuss about ChatGPT. They should be based on the parents' performance. THUS FAR, HE HASN'T RESPONDED. George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) Oh boy. Besides, environmentalists don't give a shit about the planet. And they're all looking for that instant gratification of likes and followers, like it's some kind of digital high-five. But first thing the next morning, I became a sun-worshipper. endobj And don't get me started on the selfies. Several reasons. George Carlin Interview Transcription: George Carlin: This is George Carlin. Save the planet, we don't even know how to take care of ourselves yet. Required fields are marked *. He often commented on contemporary political issues in the United States and satirized the excesses of American culture. 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. You got people walking around bumping into each other, looking down at their phones, tweeting, Instagramming, Facebooking, like they're all little paparazzi. 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. He missed this one. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Use the actual ChatGPT bot (not GPT-3 models) for all your conversational needs, Try out the powerful GPT-3 bot (no jailbreaks required for this one), Generate unique and stunning images using our AI art bot, Chat with the BING Chat bot and see what it can come up with (new and improved! Sure, here's a possible transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Let's talk about social media. George Carlin on why he likes disasters and people under pressure, and why the planet is doin' just fine. Maybe something else sucks around here. Transcribed part of speech begins at 10.33, 13 May 1999, National Press Club, Washington DC, USA. You have OWNERS! Transcript. hb```b``na` cc`ahd`phQD"#. -{- f1^u0`cp@&CUoM;v> <>/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>> Speakola is a labour of love and Id be very grateful if you would share, tweet or like it. Shut the fuck up! Theres a reason for this, theres a reason education SUCKS, and its the same reason it will never, ever, EVER be fixed. Not affiliated with OpenAI. I have a problem with the Ten Commandments. 0000003516 00000 n All day long beating you over the head in their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. I on the other hand, who did not vote, WHO DID NOT VOTE. Maher was raised a Catholic (but has a Jewish mother). Marc Allan: Oh, okay, good. Updated on May 30, 2018. <>stream %PDF-1.3 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! THINGS ARE MOVING FASTER NOW, MISTAKES WERE MADE. This is what we have to offer. Anthony Hopkins is a pantheist-Catholic-agnostic who believes strongly in God. Compared to the people, the planet is doing great. They're your 'likes'. 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. 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?' 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. You dont. Look them in the eye, shake their hand, and share your thoughts and feelings in person. Carlin is usually spot on. That's a big activity here in Washington! 0000003901 00000 n This is the best we can do, folks. 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 let's not forget about YouTube. Nobody cares. We're so obsessed with ourselves and our own little worlds that we can't even have a real conversation or a meaningful interaction with someone without checking our phones every five minutes. "No child left behind. Two reasons. They come from American parents, and American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses, and American universities. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. They dont want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. POLITICIAN:I'M IN PUBLIC SERVICE, I LIKE AMERICA DON'T 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. So if you are easily offended dont click the link. <>/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>> . POLITICIAN:WERE ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM AND WE'LL SOON BE PROCEEDING. You have no right to complain. They are irrelevant. I mean, why do we need to see some idiot eating Tide pods or jumping off a roof into a pool? These are the websites where people go to express themselves, right? First of all, its meaningless. 0000001596 00000 n So let me tell you something. I'VE FAITH IN THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM. Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. 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. Off-course no politician would admit to such a lowly station as working in Government. Thats what the owners count on. From Life Is Worth Losing. You, and I, are not in the big club. George Carlin was one of the most well-known and beloved comedians of all time. So self-important. They don't fall out of the sky. Cause Americans have a lot of trouble dealing with reality. They don't fall out of the sky. 9 minutes; 13,650 views; May 13, 1999 Let's get started! Sure, there's some good stuff on there, but it's mostly just people filming themselves doing stupid things and hoping to go viral. And we've all bought into it. George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. And don't even get me started on the whole idea of 'friends' on social media. It's like the Wild West of the internet, but with more trolls. 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). "Save the trees, save the bees, save the whales, save those snails." They want your retirement money. No one has PROBLEMS anymore. 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. Difference. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. 160 Copy quote. Local elections, special elections, and mid-terms, especially. THOU SHALT NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN. Better yet, and more ironic, 'THEY TWISTED MY WORDS.' Now theres one thing you might have noticed i dont complain about: politicians. Clearly he's preparing us for something (LAUGHS). <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(digitalcommons@montclair.edu)/Rect[400.0562 72.3516 527.5898 82.8984]/StructParent 7/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Londons Heathrow Airport, November 7, 2018. They own everything. People are so quick to judge and attack each other over the smallest things. And the worst part is that social media has become a platform for outrage and self-righteousness. The only part I would take with a block of salt is the last in which he explains why he doesnt vote. 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. Did you ever think about the arithmetic? You got people spouting their opinions left and right, like they're some kind of expert on the subject. People trying to make the world save for their Volvos. Maybe two hundred thousand? Comedian George Carlin addressed members and guests of the National Press Club in Washington, DC. A friend is someone who will come over and help you move. Religion. And the greatest arrogance of all: save the planet. George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) Results like these do not belong on the rsum of a Supreme Being. ,G0p%:::400-: @%L`n((lax@\0eF,q] \ .P+4 d3;P hnN*S fxsH>XDAA#beae:i5rY3h11(31013a_p_&]37CD\&k2N@TD}. George Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic and author. Personally, I think we still need to hoist our fannies perpendicular and hike ourselves to the ballet box for all elections. A friend is someone you can count on. Everybody says they suck. They own all the important land. Good honest hard-working people; white collar, blue collar it doesnt matter what color shirt you have on. This shit they shuffle around every four years? Good honest hard-working people continue, these are people of modest means, continue to elect these rich cock suckers who dont give a fuck about you.they dont give a fuck about you they dont give a FUCK about you. 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. They speak of course with great caution, because they must take care not to actually say anything. 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. 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% 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. 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. He was regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics of all time. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. Recorded on November 5, 2005, Beacon Theater, New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. But here's the thing, folks. See they don't DECIDE; they DETERMINE. https://www.scripts.com/writer/george_carlin/6024. Are these fucking people kidding me? I still cant find a flaw in it, or anything even exaggerated. "In America, anyone can become president. 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. weirton police reports,

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