RIP George Carlin!!!!

[Breecher_7]

So Im at the VA hospital currently waiting to pick up some meds and I just caught this on TV.

George Carlin Dies at 71....

I for one was a big fan. :thumbsup

[HAMRHEAD]

I saw that too. I was hoping to catch his performance live one day but never got to do it. :(

[Karps TA]

Carlin was a great observer. It's a little scarey at times to think he's known as one of the greatest comedians, yet alot of his act was commenting on things that should be common sense.

There's not alot of individual voices left in this world, he'll be missed.

[Cryptic]

There's not alot of individual voices left in this world, he'll be missed.

+1 :thumbsup

[CPonyGo]

I saw him twice in my early years....definetly a loss to all who enjoyed his humor....rip dude!

[moels]

Oh no! He was one great comic, but an even better thinker. RIP!

[CPonyGo]

oh yeah Wayne...that guy was the best....

[Deggy]

Wow, that is a shocker. He will be missed for sure.

[Anakonda69]

this sucks.....rip

[Ricky Bobby]

loved watchin his stuff on HBO he will be missed RIP

[nismodave]

I never thought that HIPPPIE was funny.

[lordairgtar]

I hated it when some would call Seinfeld the originator of observational comedy when in fact Carlin was the first. He would make comments on things without ever being mean, like religion. He made his point without being a prick about it and with humor, unlike Penn and Teller. I sure enjoyed George Carlin from the beginning. I can remember when he had short hair and wore a suit. I will surely miss him.

[Yooformula]

man what a shame. I thought he was very funny.

[team beater]

MY GRANDMA by GEORGE CARLIN-
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce: fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete. Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment, for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.


RIP George

[stowsea]

man this sucks i was just watching his Inside the Actors Studio and he was talking about his heart attacks. then i switch to the news and i see this. Well, im glad he got one more CD before he kicked the bucket, ironically a lot of its about death and old people

[ffvetteman]

That sucks!! I loved George Carlin. His stand ups were great, and his books were great. He will be missed.

Rest in Peace:puppyeyes

[ffvetteman]

Thats kinda sad I get my news from this site...