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BrentonGeorge Carlin Live - Footage Included
December 25th 2006 08:35
George Carlin Live
I recently did a blog on comedian Bill Hicks and discovered that many Orbler's had not heard the profound stylings of fellow man on a mission, George Carlin. This is my Christmas present to you, in the form of laughter.
Waxing lyrical
Fluent, relevant and poetic, humorist George Carlin is constantly assessing the world around him.
A student of life with an expertise of the English language, he started work in the 1960’s as part of a duo with Jack Burns.
"What was the best thing before sliced bread?" – George Carlin
Moving onto a solo career, Carlin gained support doing college stand up tours in the late 60's and 70's. Attacking religion, politics and humanity in general, along with Lenny Bruce pioneering the socially minded humour that spoke to a generation.
"Religion has actually convinced people that there is an invisible man living in the sky, and he has a special list of ten things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these things he will send you to a place full of fire, and smoke, and burn and torture forever and ever 'till the end of time.... but he loves you. And he needs money." – George Carlin
A cult hero, offensive, passionate and intelligent his verbose knowledge is spellbinding.
Do I look like im kidding?
Tackling serious issues and the world’s problems, amusing and stimulating the mind with his own brand of witty redrick.
“The very existence of flame-throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done." – George Carlin
The bad news is that Carlins standup shows are unavailable on DVD in Australia. I recommend picking up the US released box set that is filled with all his most memorable performances.
Click on the clips below (from later shows) to see why the man still dominates the world of comedy.
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Comment by Brenton
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I thought Mr Hicks was as good as it got.
Possibly one of the best Chrissie prezzies i've got
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
I aim to please. It gives me pleasure to spread the good word of George Carlin. Love sharing my obsessions with others and this guy is very high in my cool books.
Just like Hicks I dont always agree with him, but he always makes me laugh. There is wisdom in his words too, which is rare.
Have a great one and you can view more carlin footage at www.youtube.com.
PS: Cant believe we are online on christmas day, sad, very sad.
Comment by Norm
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Thanks a lot, Norm.
Comment by JohnDoe
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have a good Boxing day.
Comment by Lilla
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Wow, another jackpot...
My fav. stand up comedian besides Mr Connelly...
Lilla
Comment by JohnDoe
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Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
As a fan of Mr carlin I think you will enjoy teh fiesty and equally incindery Bill Hicks.
I did a blog on Hicks, reviewed his Live DVD and included some footage too. Feel free to check it out by clicking on the link HERE
Enjoy.
Comment by Hellvis
Earache Hotel
I feel like a total dickballs after looking at your Hicks post and not realising this was already up.
Love the quotes (it's all coming back to me now) and look forward to checking out the clips.
P.S. Does anyone want to sponsor an internet junkie by supplying him with a new modem and broadband account for life?
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Glad you dig the quotes and Im sure the clips will give you equal servings of laughs and fodder for the brain.
P.S. - When you sort out that internet deal make sure you hook me up too, lifetime broadband.........mmmmmmmmmm..........donuts
Comment by Lilla
From The Home Front
Enviro Warrior
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Esoteric Bookshop
thanks so much for the link to Hicks - wow : he is brilliant!
I cracked at the moths and roared from there through Marijuana and evolution, right back to his Goat Boy routine... (((hillarious))) ((sane)) (brilliant)
I will need to get some of his CDs and DVD's now, going on his quotes!
"I am an evolved being who believes in the light which resides naturally in our hearts, gotta go, I'm being called...."((in the true magic of Carlin ))
thanks again ..
Lilla
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Comment by D. Armenta
The Florida Keys and Everglades
The Black Sheep Chronicles
What constitutes bad manners?
The male mystique
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Damn, I miss the man.