(LAUGHS). Let's get started! Let's all tell each other what we're doing every minute of the day. `XX /;VU}`M%VO #5Zfb-> 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. George Carlin The Planet Is Fine transcript | iComedyTV.com Its a big club, and you aint in it! Write your screenplay and focus on the story with many helpful features. 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. See they don't DECIDE; they DETERMINE. Hi speech lovers,With costs of hosting website and podcast, this labour of love has become a difficult financial proposition in recent times. Every time. 0000080920 00000 n These are the websites where people go to express themselves, right? And term-limits aint going to do you any good. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects. Shut the fuck up! Its almost a poetic rap. OR: I WAS QUOTED OUT OF CONTEXT. And you don't want to spend your real life chasing after digital validation.". He is mostly non-political except for his involvement with the environmental organization, Greenpeace. I mean, have you ever looked at people's Facebook or Instagram profiles? They own everything. TOUGH DECISIONS like: POLITICIAN (PLANNING):HOW MUCH SOFT MONEY CAN I EXPECT TO COLLECT IN EXCHANGE FOR MY CORE VALUES? From people in all walks of life usually the person in question who has committed some unspeakable act. Now you can just hide behind a screen and fire off your misspelled, grammatically incorrect rants to thousands of strangers. 0000006309 00000 n I on the other hand, who did not vote, WHO DID NOT VOTE. (6K"F;nyV-()*bt3QgsX;a\IC'h%7. They want your retirement money. So, maybemaybemaybe its not the politicians who suck. George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999. <>/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 . It's like a highlight reel of their fake lives. e d u / e t d / 4 7 1)/Rect[72.0 131.7406 279.0264 143.4594]/StructParent 6/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> 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! Theres a reason. George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) I'M NOT SURE; I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET (LAUGHS). Update this biography POLITICIAN:HE HASN'T RESPONDED TO MY INITIATIVE. I dont vote. 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. I'm getting tired of that shit. George Carlin: Dumb Americans - The Burning Platform GEORGE CARLIN: I want to tell you something about words that I think is important. Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. 0 He was regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics of all time. 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. And secondly, I dont vote because I believe if you vote you have no right to complain. 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. Did you ever think about the arithmetic? This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. 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. Reading the text, it sounds like a reasonably serious essaywell, sort of. Yeah, let's share our every thought and feeling with the entire world, because that's what we need, more information. As for the poor, they tell us theyve lost all incentive because weve given them too much money.[6]. His final HBO special, It's Bad for Ya, was filmed less than four months before his death. It's like the Wild West of the internet, but with more trolls. Because if it is really just the fault of the politicians then where are all the other bright people of conscience? It's our undeniably superior (almost god-like) intelligence that made life difficult for us when we were children. The only part I would take with a block of salt is the last in which he explains why he doesnt vote. They're your contacts. 0000001412 00000 n 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. POLITICIAN:WHEN HE RESPONDS TO MY INITIATIVE, I WILL REVIEW HIS RESPONSE, TAKE A POSITION AND MAKE A RECOMMENDATION. Nobody cares. That's why we need people who can make the TOUGH DECISIONS. George Carlin on Voting transcript | iComedyTV.com Quote by George Carlin: "Forget the politicians. The politicians are In 2008, he was posthumously awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Narrow, unenlightened self-interest doesn't impress me. George Carlin (1937-2008): Legendary Comedian Challenged Status Quo Besides, there is nothing wrong with the planet. Retweets do count. endobj 0000005590 00000 n 0000053233 00000 n Cause Americans have a lot of trouble dealing with reality. )'B^E_2yKg&. I do not own this video. Friends? In particular it's fun to listen to Washington talk. As I say, they're my work, they're my play, they're my passion. The politicians are put there to give you the idea you have freedom of choice. <<76B7883B53B3B2110A00D082ECFCFC7F>]/Prev 777933>> 0000004120 00000 n Their own habitat. . (LAUGHS). If it's a really serious matter, they make a JUDGMENT: POLITICIAN: I HAVEN'T MADE A JUDGMENT ON THAT. I mean, why do we need to see some idiot eating Tide pods or jumping off a roof into a pool? It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. 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 . Thats a nice campaign slogan for somebody: The public sucks! BRAND: That's comedian George. His satirical comments and relentless attacking a damaged system that unfairly trounced on the rights of its . 01. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. I have my ideas. They say, Well, if you dont vote you have no right to complain. But wheres the logic in that? George Carlin on the American Dream (with transcript) Anthony Hopkins is a pantheist-Catholic-agnostic who believes strongly in God. The planet is fine. That somehow we're gonna put in jeopardy this beautiful little blue-green ball that's just a-floatin' around the sun? they're always PROCEEDING or moving forward. But, the Incomplete List highlights his exceptional understanding of, love for, and talent with language, sound, and rythmn. 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!' The late George Carlin was a genius with words, a deft dasher of conventional logic, and a master observer (and master-baiter!) 0000002803 00000 n The big wealthy business interests that control things and make all the important decisions. You enjoy yourselves. George Carlin was born and raised in Manhattan, New York in 1937 and died in Santa Monica, California in 2008. Clearly he's preparing us for something (LAUGHS). (CLAPS, LAUGHS). Maher is a liberal who has endorsed at least the last two Democratic presidential candidates. 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Personally, I think we still need to hoist our fannies perpendicular and hike ourselves to the ballet box for all elections. Something is definitely wrong. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. George Carlin Politicians | Christopher-S Vige | "I don't believe anything the government tells me." - George Carlin 02. endobj People are so quick to judge and attack each other over the smallest things. Because the owners, the owners of this country dont want that. "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. %PDF-1.3 You wanna know what a friend is? So maybe maybe MAYBE, its not the politicians who suck. You have owners. George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. 2023. 0000002288 00000 n His parents split up when he was an infant because his . Your vote is what determines the direction this Great Ship America will turn. 191 0 obj From the late 1980s, Carlin's routines focused on sociocultural criticism of American society. Just a thought.". George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Search. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics; one newspaper called Carlin "the dean of counterculture comedians". As for me, Ill be home on that day, doing essentially the same thing as you. I think the list of commandments was deliberately and artificially inflated to get it up to ten. Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. Real connection comes from being present with other people, from having meaningful conversations, from doing things together. What's with all the selfies? The shit they shuffle around every four years doesnt mean a fuckin thing. Your email address will not be published. This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. 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. People go on there, they play with the animals, they pet them, they feed them, but they don't get any real interaction. I know, they say, they say: well if you dont vote you have no right to complain. Overnight I became a sun-worshipper. Not in the abstract they don't. 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. It's always the whole thing. We haven't learned how to care for one another, we're gonna save the fucking planet? They speak of course with great caution, because they must take care not to actually say anything. <>stream 184 0 obj So put down your phone, step away from the computer, and go out into the world. Schedule . User Clip: Carlin Mocks Politicians' Language. Fuck hope!. Because at the end of the day, social media is just a bunch of zeros and ones floating around in cyberspace. [5], Conservatives say if you dont give the rich more money, they will lose their incentive to invest. (LAUGHS). This is what we have to offer. Everybody says they suck. <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 175 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> It presents itself as fairness, yet attempts to restrict and control people's language with strict codes and rigid rules. Bruce Lee was raised Catholic and Buddhist. This is not good work. It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. stream Everyone experiences pain, of course. Now theres one thing you mighta noticed I dont complain about: politicians. POLITICIAN:I ADVISED HIM THAT I HAD MADE A JUDGMENT. 0000000716 00000 n The Religion and Political Views of George Carlin - Hollowverse George Carlin Interview Transcription: George Carlin: This is George Carlin. Off-course no politician would admit to such a lowly station as working in Government. Better yet, and more ironic, 'THEY TWISTED MY WORDS.' From his 1992 (first ever LIVE) HBO TV special "Jammin' in New York", performed in from of 6,500 people at Madison Square Gardens. Good honest hard-working people; white collar, blue collar it doesnt matter what color shirt you have on. We're addicted to the attention, the likes, the validation. People like to twist that around, I know. No one has PROBLEMS anymore. This is said with a straight face although it's obvious of course that the proposition is stated precisely backwards (LAUGHS). Youre just gunna wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans [leaders]. Suddenly we're down to four. If you can afford a donation, it will help Speakola survive and prosper. Maybe something else sucks around here. Fuck hope. Youre just going to wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans. Read it first. But theres a reason. Now, folks, a question for 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. Then read it again. 185 0 obj (But First, Answer Me This). 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. Here it is: Why are there ten? George Carlin Quotes on Politics - LiveAbout 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? And we have the CONCEIT to think that somehow we're a threat? They dont fall out of the sky. It's our undeniably superior (almost god-like) intelligence that made life difficult for us when we were children. Hes right. https://www.scripts.com/writer/george_carlin/6024. Everybody says they suck. Yeah the public sucks. Obedient workers, people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork. And then, maybe, put down your phone and go have an actual conversation with someone. Everyone's taking pictures of themselves, all the time. Please validate my existence. Difference. You can't have an opinion anymore without being labeled as something. Watching the video and reading the transcript are, interestingly, two different experiences. hb```b``na` cc`ahd`phQD"#. -{- f1^u0`cp@&CUoM;v> ,G0p%:::400-: @%L`n((lax@\0eF,q] \ .P+4 d3;P hnN*S fxsH>XDAA#beae:i5rY3h11(31013a_p_&]37CD\&k2N@TD}. Vodafone Ad. 0000008961 00000 n 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. 193 0 obj Everybody complains about politicians. They made questioners out of us and they really didnt have any answers. xref <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(digitalcommons@montclair.edu)/Rect[400.0562 72.3516 527.5898 82.8984]/StructParent 7/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Forget the politicians. 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 George Carlin Discusses 'Silly Putty and Napalm' Aired June 08, 2001 - 21:00 ET. So, I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way. Carlin is funny as hell. Certainly! Nobody seems to care. And the worst part is that social media has become a platform for outrage and self-righteousness. 0000002565 00000 n If this is the best God can do, I am not impressed. BUT WHEN I DO, I'LL ADVISE YOU. 0000000016 00000 n POLITICIAN:SERVING THE NATION. Hendra, a writer and comedian, talks with Rebecca . 0000015335 00000 n 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. Then share it far and wide with the little green button. George Carlin Politicians - YouTube Save the planet, we don't even know how to take care of ourselves yet. 0000015151 00000 n You got people posting pictures of their food, their pets, their vacations. Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. . 0000002011 00000 n And there you have it, a transcript of George Carlin's take on social media. George Carlin was one of the most well-known and beloved comedians of all time. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing - English Transcript. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly. 25l`|xs[e>L;}_}S +Fn-RWErk^7=fa,|~'RsiYK@"4W/:iVDrZWV)^:i\9KnwmVYi5v b^mfYN.[ T*gvIc"f=di^fE)SGO See they dont READ they REVIEW, they dont have OPINIONS they take POSITIONS, and they dont give ADVISE they make RECOMMENDATIONS. They don't care about the planet. They dont pass through a membrane from another reality. It's a psychologically satisfying number: the top ten; the ten most wanted; the ten best-dressed. You caused the problem. But it's all a facade. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of Carlin's most famous quotes on government. Quick Guide. Compared to the people, the planet is doing great. Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Social media, huh? "Now, there's one thing you might have noticed I don't complain about: politicians. They dont fall out of the sky. Sure, here's a possible transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Let's talk about social media. The table has tilted folks. m o n t c l a i r . Two reasons I dont vote. Politicians have traditionally hidden behind three things, the flag, the Bible and children. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. It's like we're all living in a never-ending episode of MTV Cribs. Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. Oh boy. Apparently no one has ever claimed that only a small portion of something (LAUGHS) was blown out of proportion. Oh, I gotta share this with my friends, you know what you should do? this is my tribute and way of promoting George Carlin's work. As I say, they're my work, they're my . x\}_nK '!oF+$SW9E fX{]YTUOm9qhSO+_7L|*kqyHUwor}=qgw;WnrG7no8G*w6a2Uq K|CQWO_nT]}wbvASBT=tE.t6C}qC)onmg2uAWq|9xLSg Its hard to say if he was a Republican or a Democrat, however, as he refused to vote, considering it pointless because voting, as he said, is the illusion of choice.[4]. You know, in the old days, if you wanted to share your opinion with someone, you had to look them in the eye and say it to their face. <>/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>> Its called the American Dream,because you have to be asleep to believe it. And don't get me started on the selfies. Im sure as soon as the election is over your country will improve immediately. 183 21 [wptabtitle]Blog[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][/wptabcontent] 'Oh, I'm so exhausted from traveling all over Europe for the third time this year. 9 minutes; 13,650 views; May 13, 1999 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. The PEOPLE are fucked. Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? An INITIATIVE is an idea that isn't going anywhere! We don't need that many. Dst7cSE99`YpOqBp@&+69ykl95-! 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. 87 Best George Carlin Quotes On Education, Politics & Life The Wealthy the REAL owners! [/wptabs]. Pfft! George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) Carlin was brought up Irish Catholic but grew into an outspoken atheist. Not on some social media platform where everyone's shouting into the void.". Recorded on November 5, 2005, Beacon Theater, New York City, New York. Everybody's going to save something now. "Save the trees, save the bees, save the whales, save those snails." They come from American parents, and American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses, and American universities. "Forget the politicians. George Carlin does not need my platitudes, but I will still proffer them. Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! 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. Add in a bit of effective protest and it might even turn a bit faster.). A person who routinely spends his days torturing the language complains; POLITICIAN:THEY TWISTED MY WORDS. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) GEORGE CARLIN, COMEDIAN: Takes the cake! First of all, its meaningless. People trying to make the world save for their Volvos. Required fields are marked *. Where you calling from today? I'M SERVING THE NATION. He spoke about his book "Brain Droppings" and answered questions submitted by the audience. But wheres the logic in that? Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. No contest. [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. 183 0 obj What? Before his death in June 2008, comedian George Carlin spent 10 years working on a memoir, Last Words, with his longtime friend Tony Hendra. There's a whole world out there waiting for you, and it's much more interesting than anything you'll find on social media.". MISTAKES WERE MADE, DON'T LOOK AT ME, PROBABLY SOMEONE IN MY OFFICE. And not that you can help it, I mean the problem is really with the people you cover. Look, I'm not against technology or communication. I don't like euphemisms, or euphemistic language. It goes WAY beyond his famous Seven Words You Cant Say on Television (also classic). @Z(dXSm !4I Keep 'Em Separated: Remembering George Carlin : NPR George Carlin: 'Politicians don't actually say things, they INDICATE Carlin was known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics, religion, psychology, language and taboo subjects. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . CHALLENGES! But he wasn't always a . They don't fall out of the sky. They're your followers. George Carlin's acerbic wit and profound societal insights were a one time cultural phenomenon. He missed this one. The game is rigged and nobody seems to notice. They'll get it all from you sooner or later 'cause they own this f**kin' place. Results like these do not belong on the rsum of a Supreme Being. Subreddit to discuss about ChatGPT. THUS FAR, HE HASN'T RESPONDED. 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. A lot of that goes on: QUESTION:SENATOR, HAVE YOU SOLVED THAT PROBLEM?POLITICIAN:WELL, WE'RE MOVING FORWARD ON THAT.
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