Comedian George Carlin Dies at 71

CheezeFlixz · June 23, 2008, 12:14:13 AM

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,370121,00.html

Damn! The first comedy album I ever bought my parent took away from me! (AM/FM)

RIP George thanks for a million laughs. I'm stunned.

Mofo Rising · June 23, 2008, 12:42:57 AM

Wow. That's terrible news.

I grew up listening to George Carlin (which may explain a lot about me). I got to see him live a few years ago, and it was the one of the funniest shows I ever went to.

So long, Mr. Carlin. You will be missed.

Shadow · June 23, 2008, 01:11:38 AM

Damn. Just...damn.

He was one of my favorite funny men. A true comedy legend. He'll be sorely missed.

Mr. DS · June 23, 2008, 06:49:46 AM

If there was one guy I could relate to it was George. A great mind is gone...

RIP...thank you for the laughs and trying to make fum of idiotic things in our society.

AndyC · June 23, 2008, 07:37:05 AM

Now that is a shock. Carlin always seemed younger than he obviously was. Was a huge fan of his back in high school.

I guess there's only one thing to say about it:
"Sh!t, p!ss, f**k, c*nt, C**ksucker, motherf**ker, t!ts!"

KYGOTC · June 23, 2008, 08:29:54 AM

oohhh that silly man. Hope he has a good afterlife.

Allhallowsday · June 23, 2008, 10:37:45 AM

This is a major loss. I'm a long-time admirer of GEORGE CARLIN. We will miss him. Good night George!

enemy · June 23, 2008, 11:00:47 AM

I heard about this early this morning, and I was shocked. We've lost a great mind and a great comedian.

If only it was Dane Cook...

Torgo · June 23, 2008, 02:29:52 PM

R.I.P. Mr. Carlin. You were easily one of the funniest men ever to walk the planet.

Say hello to Richard Pryor, John Belushi and Sam Kinison for me.....

Patient7 · June 23, 2008, 03:53:51 PM

Quote from: Torgo on June 23, 2008, 02:29:52 PM

Say hello to Richard Pryor, John Belushi and Sam Kinison for me.....

Don't forget about the Three Stooges, Georgie. And Bob Hope. RIP

SynapticBoomstick · June 23, 2008, 04:45:36 PM

The day I knew would come but always dreaded :-(

The one good side is that the afterlife has to have the best Comic Revue ever.

AndyC · June 23, 2008, 04:53:20 PM

Quote from: SynapticBoomstick on June 23, 2008, 04:45:36 PM
The one good side is that the afterlife has to have the best Comic Revue ever.

That's assuming his soul isn't stuck on the roof.

ghouck · June 23, 2008, 05:02:26 PM

Quote from: AndyC on June 23, 2008, 07:37:05 AM
Now that is a shock. Carlin always seemed younger than he obviously was. Was a huge fan of his back in high school.

I guess there's only one thing to say about it:
"Sh!t, p!ss, f**k, c*nt, C**ksucker, motherf**ker, t!ts!"

Or his tried and true "Rat Sh!t, Bat Sh!t, Dirty old Tw@t, Sixty-Nine @$$holes tied in a knot. Hooray, Lizard Sh!t, , F**K!"

I will miss him, but you know, wherever they are, He and Richard Pryor are hanging out together.

AndyC · June 23, 2008, 06:21:16 PM

No doubt Lenny Bruce is with them.

Does anyone else find it ironic that we are talking about George Carlin's afterlife? Can't imagine what he'd say about that.

Andrew · June 23, 2008, 08:28:36 PM

What I always liked about him, and what usually makes me appreciate comedy, is that he found a simple truth, then pointed out how crazy it is. He had many routines like that, but one I remember was him talking about "your s**t" and how, when you went places, you were steadily required to cut down, and down, and down, until you just had the essential things - what you could not live without.

RIP Mr. Carlin, whose narration of the "Thomas and Friends" (yes, the children's stories) always threw me for a loop.