Apparently, his last ballot was cast in 1972for McGovern. Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! endobj 183 21 endobj POLITICIAN:THERE IS NO EVIDENCE, NO ONE HAS PROVEN ANYTHING EVENTUALLY I'LL BE EXONERATED. His satirical comments and relentless attacking a damaged system that unfairly trounced on the rights of its . And you don't want to spend your real life chasing after digital validation.". And the worst part is that social media has become a platform for outrage and self-righteousness. You have owners. I mean, why do we need to see some idiot eating Tide pods or jumping off a roof into a pool? You know what they're interested in? They [Catholic teachers] would fall back on, Well, its a mystery.[2]. They own you. The only part I would take with a block of salt is the last in which he explains why he doesnt vote. "I don't believe anything the government tells me." - George Carlin 02. [3], Carlin was equally hard on politics as he was on religion. This is the best we can do, folks. Look them in the eye, shake their hand, and share your thoughts and feelings in person. [Brain Droppings] | C-SPAN.org They'll get it all from you sooner or later 'cause they own this f**kin' place. everybody complains about politicians. Transcribed part of speech begins at 10.33, 13 May 1999, National Press Club, Washington DC, USA. Two reasons. There's a whole world out there waiting for you, and it's much more interesting than anything you'll find on social media.". George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) 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. I on the other hand, who did not vote, WHO DID NOT VOTE. Difference. And the more noise there is, the harder it is to hear anything worth listening to. Youre just going to wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans. This legendary rant is even better when read. Everybody says they suck. 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!' Yeah the public sucks. Because at the end of the day, social media is just a bunch of zeros and ones floating around in cyberspace. The planet has been here four and a half billion years. Recorded on November 5, 2005, Beacon Theater, New York City, New York. They own everything. And so, a long last after each has RESPONDED to the others INITIATIVES and each has REVIEWED the others RESPONSES and everyone has taken a POSITION made a JUDGMENT and offered a RECOMMENDATION. NOW they have to do something! You're just trying to impress people you don't even know. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. But here's the thing: you don't need social media to be happy. George Carlin. They come from American parents, and American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses, and American universities. They got you by the balls. Enjoyed this speech? It's a big club, and you ain't in it. Who Does George Carlin Represent? | by Michael Thompson | Medium )'B^E_2yKg&. 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. A person who routinely spends his days torturing the language complains; POLITICIAN:THEY TWISTED MY WORDS. They dont fall out of the sky. Global Search Search In. That's a friend. [5] And another one: And American English is loaded with euphemisms. Just a thought.". These people on social media, they're not your friends. User Clip: Carlin Mocks Politicians' Language. 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. (LAUGHS). George Carlin: Dumb Americans - The Burning Platform I dont vote. This shit they shuffle around every four years? 193 0 obj It's our undeniably superior (almost god-like) intelligence that made life difficult for us when we were children. Another favorite distortion is Public Service. Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. They OWN YOU. Obedient workers, people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork. In fact, it might be the thing that's making you unhappy. But, he is wrong here. So I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way: on election-day, I-STAY-HOME. Nobody cares. Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. Everybody complains about politicians. Such a nice touch. Quick Guide. 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. 0000005590 00000 n
You can't have an opinion anymore without being labeled as something. 190 0 obj Well where do people think these politicians come from? 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 that certain sign that things are closing in: POLITICIAN:WHATEVER HAPPENED TO INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY (LAUGHS). 25l`|xs[e>L;}_}S +Fn-RWErk^7=fa,|~'RsiYK@"4W/:iVDrZWV)^:i\9KnwmVYi5v b^mfYN.[ T*gvIc"f=di^fE)SGO As for me, Ill be home on that day, doing essentially the same thing as you. Well, where do people think these politicians come from? So, I know that a little later on this year youre gunna have another one of those really swell presidential elections that you like so much [Bill Clinton v. Bob Dole]. Funny, Humor, Beer. And then there's the political posts. Off-course no politician would admit to such a lowly station as working in Government. You know what they want? Because that's where real communication happens, folks. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. And term-limits aint going to do you any good. I don't words that conceal reality. Anyway enjoy it while it's h. Something is definitely wrong. x\}_nK '!oF+$SW9E fX{]YTUOm9qhSO+_7L|*kqyHUwor}=qgw;WnrG7no8G*w6a2Uq
K|CQWO_nT]}wbvASBT=tE.t6C}qC)onmg2uAWq|9xLSg We invite you and ask you to help us update this wiki by editing it. But really, they're just regurgitating whatever they heard on cable news or read on some clickbait website. Speakola is a labour of love and Id be very grateful if you would share, tweet or like it. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. It would seem to fly in the face of that other rhetorical standby that: POLITICIAN:THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE LOT SMARTER THAN THEY ARE GIVEN CREDIT FOR. . Fuck em. Its what our system produces: Garbage in. %%EOF George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. 160 Copy quote. Here Is What You Support, Stop The Steal! Compared to the people, the planet is doing great. startxref We're addicted to the attention, the likes, the validation. Overnight I became a sun-worshipper. I'M NOT SURE; I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET (LAUGHS). From Life Is Worth Losing. I'VE FAITH IN THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM. It's like a sewer of hate and stupidity. It's the perfect name because it's anti-social media. You wanna know what a friend is? Fuck hope. They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? Subreddit to discuss about ChatGPT. CHALLENGES! User Clip: George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999 They made questioners out of us and they really didnt have any answers. It's a Big Club, and You Ain't in It: George Carlin as Social and Its never going to get any better, dont look for it, be happy with what youve got. Everybody says they suck. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. Everybodys at the mall scratching his ass, picking his nose, taking out his credit card out of a fannie-pack, and buying a pair of sneakers with lights in them. (LAUGHS). George Carlin - Euphemisms I don't like words that hide the truth. You and I are not in the big club. The late George Carlin was a genius with words, a deft dasher of conventional logic, and a master observer (and master-baiter!) 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. If you are interested in using one of my images for your website, or if you would like a print, please contact me directly (See the Contact tab). Then youre just what theyre looking for. D}
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Everybody complains about politicians. Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. So my advice is this: put down your phone, go outside, and actually live your life. The only difference is, when I get finished masturbating, Im gunna have a little something to show for it, folks.. And they're all looking for that instant gratification of likes and followers, like it's some kind of digital high-five. Sure, here's a sample transcript of George Carlin talking about social media in one of his stand-up routines: "Let's talk about social media for a minute. American stand-up comedian George Carlin is notable for his long-standing popularity from the early 60s up until his death in 2008. Im sure as soon as the election is over your country will improve immediately. So, I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way. He often commented on contemporary political issues in the United States and satirized the excesses of American culture. Carlin was known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics, religion, psychology, language and taboo subjects. While breaking down these claims on political correctness, Carlin implements his own set of values. The more we pointed out the foolishness of our "superiors," the more they kept us down. So Ive made what i hope is a more readable version below, so this classic piece of polemical gold can be shared and understood more widely. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. 188 0 obj If it's a really serious matter, they make a JUDGMENT: POLITICIAN: I HAVEN'T MADE A JUDGMENT ON THAT. So I know that a little later on this year, youre going to have another one of those really swell presidential elections that you like so much. Nobody cares. Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. You enjoy yourselves; itll be a lot of fun. That's always a nice touch, American people. Comedian George Carlin addressed members and guests of the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Required fields are marked *. Where you calling from today? It's clearly a padded list. You caused the problem. Add in a bit of effective protest and it might even turn a bit faster.). George Carlin on Voting Transcript Now there's one thing you might have noticed i don't complain about: politicians. It was during the waning of the Nixon years, where confidence in government was beginning its slide down to the Stygian depths where it rests today; the Vietnam War, and racial unrest, continued to rage on. But a comedian has the ability to use their anger and intelligence to refocus and reconstruct their pain into entertainment. But hey, I guess it's just part of my glamorous jet-setting lifestyle.'. Because the owners, the owners of this country dont want that. That's a big activity here in Washington! Every time. 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 . 191 0 obj And then, maybe, put down your phone and go have an actual conversation with someone. A lot of that goes on: QUESTION:SENATOR, HAVE YOU SOLVED THAT PROBLEM?POLITICIAN:WELL, WE'RE MOVING FORWARD ON THAT. This is not good work. This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. Im sure as soon as the election is over, your country will improve immediately. Thank you. 0000003180 00000 n
%PDF-1.3 George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) ], Your email address will not be published. Let's get started! Yeah, right. ,G0p%:::400-: @%L`n((lax@\0eF,q] \ .P+4 d3;P hnN*S fxsH>XDAA#beae:i5rY3h11(31013a_p_&]37CD\&k2N@TD}. Remembering George Carlin : NPR Lee did not involve himself formally in politics, but he was a symbol of diversity and the synthesis of "East" and "West." Certainly! That's why we need people who can make the TOUGH DECISIONS. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Anthony Hopkins is a pantheist-Catholic-agnostic who believes strongly in God. So self-important. 0000003901 00000 n
WHEN THE HEARINGS HAVE CONCLUDED, I WILL MAKE A JUDGMENT OR I MIGHT MAKE AN ASSESSMENT. What? They don't pass through a membrane from "another reality". The table has tilted folks. Religion. "Save the trees, save the bees, save the whales, save those snails." I dont vote. Theres a nice campaign slogan for somebody: the public sucks, fuck hope. His parents split up when he was an infant because his . this is my tribute and way of promoting George Carlin's work. The shit they shuffle around every four years doesnt mean a fuckin thing. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. Given the nature of our current Administration, I thought it timely to revisit what George said years ago (Back In Town HBO Special, 1996) about American politicians and the American people who elect them. https://www.scripts.com/writer/george_carlin/6024. Been here four and a half billion years. We could see through the hypocracy and illogic of our parents and teachers, but because of our age and size we couldn't do anything about it. George Carlin on why he likes disasters and people under pressure, and why the planet is doin' just fine. According to Carlin, religion is one of humanitys greatest swindles and created nothing but lies, conflict, and suffering. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. 0000000716 00000 n
"A transcript of George Carlin talking about Social Media" Dog, Cat, Thinking. Well, where do people think these politicians come from? Sure, here's a possible transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Let's talk about social media. George Carlin: In football, the object is for the quarterback, otherwise known as the field general, to be on target with his aerial assault, riddling the defense by . 87 Best George Carlin Quotes On Education, Politics & Life 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. They don't fall out of the sky. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. All rights reserved. We dont have people like that in this country. POLITICIAN:WERE ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM AND WE'LL SOON BE PROCEEDING. Besides, there is nothing wrong with the planet. Then you're just what they're looking for. George Carlin Politicians - YouTube They're your contacts. Fuck hope! I still cant find a flaw in it, or anything even exaggerated. 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. Get listed in the most prominent screenplays collection on the web! GEORGE CARLIN: I want to tell you something about words that I think is important. Montclair State University Digital Commons People are so quick to judge and attack each other over the smallest things. OR: I WAS QUOTED OUT OF CONTEXT. First of all, its meaningless. Everybody says they suck. THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. Cause Americans have a lot of trouble dealing with reality. But theres a reason. The more we pointed out the foolishness of our "superiors," the more they kept us down. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of Carlin's most famous quotes on government. We don't need that many. endobj Fuck em! From his 1992 (first ever LIVE) HBO TV special "Jammin' in New York", performed in from of 6,500 people at Madison Square Gardens. Keep 'Em Separated: Remembering George Carlin : NPR "In America, anyone can become president. It presents itself as fairness, yet attempts to restrict and control people's language with strict codes and rigid rules. So, it may seem like stand-up comedy, but I suspect Carlin is deadly serious. But marital fidelity is a good idea, so I suggest we keep the idea and call this commandment "Thou shalt not be unfaithful." New episode of the podcast is terrific. You have no right to complain. . George Carlin Politicians : Choosing Life or Death in Capitalist America.. George Carlin Politicians youtu.be. He was regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics of all time. He said: [There was] a lot of classroom freedomin fact there was so much freedom that by eighth grade, many of us had lost the faith. Your vote is what determines the direction this Great Ship America will turn. Michael Cooney was a speechwriter for @, George Carlin: 'Politicians don't actually say things, they INDICATE them', National Press Club - 1999. http://www.ravendevelopers.com/blog/2013/0 Bernie Sanders: 'So the next time you hear me attacked as a socialist, remember this', Georgetown University - 2015, Jimmy Carter: 'The threat is nearly invisible in ordinary ways. POLITICIAN:I'M IN PUBLIC SERVICE, I LIKE AMERICA DON'T YOU? In April 2004, he placed second on the Comedy Central list of "Top 10 Comedians of US Audiences".The first of Carlin's 14 stand-up comedy specials for HBO was filmed in 1977. Not in the abstract they don't. Nobody cares what you had for breakfast, or what your cat did, or what your opinion is on the latest political scandal. George Carlin was one of the most well-known and beloved comedians of all time. But here's the thing: social media isn't real life. By the way, its the same big club they use to beat you over the head with all day long when they tell you what to believe. George Carlin, George Carlin - Euphemisms The stand up comic was an artist who did more than articulate the public's subconscious; he. He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects. Updated on May 30, 2018. Theyll get it. See they dont READ they REVIEW, they dont have OPINIONS they take POSITIONS, and they dont give ADVISE they make RECOMMENDATIONS. Besides, environmentalists don't give a shit about the planet. And secondly, I dont vote cause I believe if you vote, you have no right to complain. 0000001596 00000 n
Its called the American Dream,because you have to be asleep to believe it. Save the planet, we don't even know how to take care of ourselves yet. George Carlin's Wise Words On Politicians - The Photography Blog of We haven't learned how to care for one another, we're gonna save the fucking planet? Local elections, special elections, and mid-terms, especially. 0000002288 00000 n
(LAUGHS). What's with all the selfies? Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. Clearly he's preparing us for something (LAUGHS). The truth is, obedience and respect should not be granted automatically. All day long beating you over the head with their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. As for the poor, they tell us theyve lost all incentive because weve given them too much money.[6]. A friend is someone who will come over and help you move. First of all, I can see the sun, okay? George Carlins daughter, @kelly_carlin, on her first radio show with guest Paul Provenza, talking about this routine. They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? So, that I can continue my work in Government. Politicians have traditionally hidden behind three things, the flag, the Bible and children. Do you? The game is rigged and nobody seems to notice. And don't get me started on the selfies. His final HBO special, It's Bad for Ya, was filmed less than four months before his death. I'm so interesting, I'm so important!'. Complete biography of George Carlin . Press J to jump to the feed. We'll start with the first three, and I'll use the Roman Catholic version because those are the ones I was fed as a little boy. You don't. You have no choice. ', And let's not forget the humblebrags. Did you ever think about the arithmetic? Most of the images you will find here are available for license or purchase. (LAUGHS), so instead they ADDRESS the PROBLEM (LAUGHS). [masturbation gestures] It doesnt mean a fucking thing. endstream In particular it's fun to listen to Washington talk. THINGS ARE MOVING FASTER NOW, MISTAKES WERE MADE. 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. THOU SHALT NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN. It's like we're all living in a never-ending episode of MTV Cribs.
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