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« Reply #15 on: June 23, 2008, 02:05:25 pm »
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I was unaware that his arrest etc was the basis for the Supreme Court case that helped to define what is considered to be profanity.

I guess the first time he did the routine there were kids in the audience, one whos dad was a cop so he arrested Carlin for Disorderly Conduct. In an interview from the time he said it wouldn\'t have made a difference if he had known kids were in the audience.

RIP funny man

Oh and the Guy from Galactic was just arrested for using Motherfucker at a concert in Virginia the other day. They arrested him for "Abusive Language"




Why would you bring your child to see george carlin? what a doof.



RIP. Verry verry funny man.
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« Reply #16 on: June 23, 2008, 02:08:51 pm »
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:makes sure the words shit,piss,fuck,****,cocksucker,motherfucker and tits are said on a daily basis:


I was unaware that his arrest etc was the basis for the Supreme Court case that helped to define what is considered to be profanity.

I guess the first time he did the routine there were kids in the audience, one whos dad was a cop so he arrested Carlin for Disorderly Conduct. In an interview from the time he said it wouldn\'t have made a difference if he had known kids were in the audience.

RIP funny man

Oh and the Guy from Galactic was just arrested for using Motherfucker at a concert in Virginia the other day. They arrested him for "Abusive Language"




Why would you bring your child to see george carlin? what a doof.



RIP. Verry verry funny man.


Well in the guys defense this was like 1971 and this was the first time he did that bit from my understanding. I don\'t know what Carlin was like prior to 1971 and what his rep was like as a comedian before then. As long as I have known about Carlin he was always edgy and profane but that rep was established before I was even born.
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« Reply #17 on: June 23, 2008, 02:24:14 pm »
he should have ate more broccoli and colliflower!
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« Reply #18 on: June 23, 2008, 03:55:07 pm »
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Well in the guys defense this was like 1971 and this was the first time he did that bit from my understanding. I don\'t know what Carlin was like prior to 1971 and what his rep was like as a comedian before then. As long as I have known about Carlin he was always edgy and profane but that rep was established before I was even born.


Very true.  Carlins work in the 60\'s was very tame.  He was a regular on the "don\'t say higher" Ed Sullivan show.  He did skits like the "Hippie Dippy Weatherman"... definitely kid friendly stuff.

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« Reply #19 on: June 23, 2008, 04:18:32 pm »
for the record mike....it wasn\'t a member of galactic  but someone from a local band who was sitting in with galactic...

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« Reply #20 on: June 23, 2008, 05:39:01 pm »
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for the record mike....it wasn\'t a member of galactic  but someone from a local band who was sitting in with galactic...


Actually Boots Riley has been touring with them recently ala Houseman. He is the new Houseman kind of. At least that is my understanding. I honestly had never heard of him until I read about the chagres.
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« Reply #21 on: June 23, 2008, 06:08:23 pm »
i stand corrected. that\'s not what i read originally.

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« Reply #22 on: June 23, 2008, 06:32:23 pm »
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« Reply #23 on: June 23, 2008, 09:17:57 pm »
> GEORGE CARLIN POST 9-11 (His wife recently died...) Isn\'t it amazing that George Carlin - mouthy comedian of the 70\'s and 80\'s - could write something so very eloquent ...and so very appropriate post 9-11. A wonderful Message by George Carlin:
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> > 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.
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> > 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.
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> > 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.
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> > 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.
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> > 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.>
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> > 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.
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> > 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.>
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> > HOW TO STAY YOUNG
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> > 1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctor worry about them. That is why you pay him/her.
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> > 2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
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> > 3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. " An idle mind is the devil\'s workshop." And the devil\'s name is Alzheimer\'s.
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> > 4. Enjoy the simple things.
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> > 5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
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> > 6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.
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> > 7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it\'s family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever.Your home is your refuge.
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> > 8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
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> > 9. Don\'t take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, to the next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.
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> > 10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.
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> > AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
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> > Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. If you don\'t send this to at least 8 people... who cares? -George Carlin

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« Reply #24 on: June 23, 2008, 10:39:16 pm »
It\'s a common mistake to attribute that essay to Carlin.  It was actually written by some guy named Jeff Dickson in \'98.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/paradox.asp

George once referred to the essay as "a sappy load of shit" on his website. Now that sounds more like the George Carlin I know and love.

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« Reply #25 on: June 23, 2008, 10:50:40 pm »
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George once referred to the essay as "a sappy load of shit" on his website.


Yeah that sounds about right :lol:
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« Reply #26 on: June 23, 2008, 11:23:47 pm »
damn...it took some ser cutting and pasting to propogate that bullshit.

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« Reply #27 on: June 23, 2008, 11:31:18 pm »
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It\'s a common mistake to attribute that essay to Carlin.  It was actually written by some guy named Jeff Dickson in \'98.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/paradox.asp

George once referred to the essay as "a sappy load of shit" on his website. Now that sounds more like the George Carlin I know and love.


Nope it wasn\'t Jeff Dickson either. Read that article further.
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« Reply #28 on: June 23, 2008, 11:55:52 pm »
"The greatest bullshit story ever told........................religeon"

He was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

But, I wonder what God said to him yesterday when they meet??  Or is George saying, "i was right".

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« Reply #29 on: June 24, 2008, 09:58:37 am »
I used to be an Irish Catholic, now I\'m an American, you know, you change.
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