Comedian George Carlin dies at 71

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Article Source: msnbc.com

Comedian George Carlin, a counter-culture hero famed for his routines about drugs and dirty words, died of heart failure at a Los Angeles-area hospital Sunday, a spokesman said. He was was 71.

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{"commentId":2027005,"authorDomain":"freed"}

Freed

The funniest man alive...isn't.

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12 votes

#1 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:07 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027150,"authorDomain":"lashthomas"}

lasher

Too bad the greatest comics have to use drugs for new material, This guy and Prior and Belushi were comic genius. They all had to fight for the last laugh, sorry you had to leave us in the middle of our show.

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2 votes

#1.1 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:45 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027234,"authorDomain":"nattyreb"}

Cheryl Johnson

Very, very sad news, i'll always remember him for his Hippy Dippy Weatherman, jumbo shrimp and those 7 words. I'm so glad he stayed around as long as he did, now a whole new generation was able to enjoy his unique comedy.

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3 votes

#1.2 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:04 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027401,"authorDomain":"msm-96"}

Godvia

"One bright morning when my work is over.. I will fly away home" Goodbye G

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2 votes

#1.3 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:34 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027536,"authorDomain":"stlricky"}

rick-343555

Say it ain't so George, say it ain't so...
You spoke to us, made fun of us and were part of us, but you somehow always maintained your individuality and made
us think...stoned or straight...you or us...you made us think!
Say it ain't so George...please.

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1 vote

#1.4 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:09 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027552,"authorDomain":"bridgie-04"}

Bridgette-343566

That is terrible news! George was by far the funniest comedian of all time! He spoke what most people believed but were too afraid to speak their mind. He put a lot of things into perspective for my husband and I. He will be greatly missed and forever loved.

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2 votes

#1.5 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:13 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027695,"authorDomain":"ninomine"}

Nino-343634

A guy with such an immature work record and still manages to get to the top in his field is hardly anti-establishment...he was chosen by the powers that be to do just what he did...ruin many innocent lives by pushing dope....pot is a made up word to disguise an evil substance..and so he is now in the tender clutchs of the boss he worked so hard for...wonder if he knows any asbestos jokes...Nino

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#1.6 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:16 AM EDT

{"commentId":2028856,"authorDomain":"dkaz"}

dkaz

Freed,
Why are all the comments starting with #2? Where's all the #1's? Are they gone like George Carlin. That's what he was. A #1. Now who do we turn to when the world gets so bleak that only a knee-slapping, side splitting humorist can bring us out of our funk?

Ahhhhhhh............Lewis Black!

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1 vote

#1.7 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:17 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027015,"authorDomain":"TeddRi"}

Tedd Riggs

George Carlin was one class act. He will be missed by many.

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11 votes

#2 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:09 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027018,"authorDomain":"witchrider60"}

Cheryl-343327

Oh my gosh!!! We really lost a good one this time. There will NEVER be another like GC

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8 votes

#3 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:10 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027020,"authorDomain":"nearing"}

nearing

Oh no, no, no.

Damn.

George wasn't done yet. He still had more to tell us!

I will be wearing black this week.

;>{

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7 votes

#4 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:11 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027026,"authorDomain":"wtrwkrdan"}

wtrwkrdan

We 1st saw him live on our honeymoon in 1976. He kept his edge & made us think in a different direction . he was asking questions we would only think to ourselves. He will be missed and honored more now than anytime he was alive. He would find it ironic!

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#5 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:13 AM EDT

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winsomecowboy

He was no frills, all narrative, take no prisoners, acerbically and ferociously intelligent and humane.

Rot in peace George.

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16 votes

#6 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:14 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027043,"authorDomain":"nearing"}

nearing

He would have love your eulogy, winnie

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8 votes

#6.1 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:17 AM EDT

{"commentId":2031291,"authorDomain":"skittybob"}

skittybob

Rot in peace - too perfect! He's absolutely lovin' that one!

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#6.2 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:29 PM EDT

{"commentId":2027033,"authorDomain":"rogerpike"}

Roger Pike

A huge piece of the 60's culture died today. It is indeed a tragic loss for a generation who never gave up hope that America could be a better place.

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9 votes

#7 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:14 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027128,"authorDomain":"bruce47w"}

Bruce-343363

So true. It's been said that if you remember the 60's, you weren't there. But, we will always remember George Carlin. He did indeed, give us hope that America could be a better place. Many will weep bitter tears this night.

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4 votes

#7.1 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:40 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027246,"authorDomain":"PamelaDrew"}

Pamela Drew

A huge piece of the 60's culture died today.

The Woodstock Generation is a changin'

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4 votes

#7.2 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:06 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027328,"authorDomain":"derbywn"}

phil wilms

mother @!$%#er,@!$%#,@!$%#,prick,son of a @!$%#,pussy,@!$%# there i think thats all george rest in peace you where simply the best there was there will never be another george carlin I hope you took all your stuff with you.

Right on my man

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#7.3 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:20 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027036,"authorDomain":"sherrirusch"}

srock

George Carlin's unique humor left me in stitches. He will be missed.
I still remember buying my first George Carlin album.
It was the Seven Dirty Words.
As soon as my father discovered my purchase, he promptly took me back to our local TG&Y store to return it and give the manager a tongue lashing for selling this to a minor. Even though I was humiliated & grounded for more than a week-- It was so worth it!
Many, many years later I was able to see him perform in person. He never disappointed.

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11 votes

#8 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:15 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027058,"authorDomain":"freed"}

Freed

great story, my dad would have done the same thing, especially since I was like 1 then.

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6 votes

#8.1 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:20 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027744,"authorDomain":"coldshot"}

David in AZ

The first time I heard that album was on 8 track tape in my uncle's Camero. We nearly pissed ourselves laughing while driving around Baltimore that day. It provided me with an indelible moment in my life.

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3 votes

#8.2 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:47 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027041,"authorDomain":"ealdama"}

Ernie A.

I feel sorry for the keeper of where he ends up. Heaven won't be able to handle him, and Hell, he'll take that joint over. I raise a glass to the man that helped shape my own twisted sense of humor. He will be missed.

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9 votes

#9 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:16 AM EDT

{"commentId":2032750,"authorDomain":"xambor137"}

mccormickbomDeleted

{"commentId":2027054,"authorDomain":"s-szumanski"}

Suzie-343338

He was a hellava man, he always made me laugh my ass off with the crazy stories he had....
I was blessed to have seen him in person..
He will be sorely missed
Now he will be headlining in Heaven

go get em GEORGE (loveya man)

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4 votes

#10 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:20 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027083,"authorDomain":"fkravich"}

mr mariner

You mean headling in HELL!

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5 votes

#10.1 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:27 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027336,"authorDomain":"babytaz010703"}

NASCAR Fan

You mean to the SUN! He had always stated that he prays to the SUN, not GOD. He worships something that he knows is there, was there, and still is there. Something he can see. Everytime I look into the sky, I will see George looking down on this place. When there is light from the SUN, I know George is watching.

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2 votes

#10.2 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:23 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027449,"authorDomain":"winsomecowboy"}

winsomecowboy

Old fogey has the same faith.

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1 vote

#10.3 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:43 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027854,"authorDomain":"tonepoems"}

tonepoems

He prayed to the sun...and Joe Pesci - 50/50 chance either way, right? I am sad beyond words.

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3 votes

#10.4 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 5:51 AM EDT

{"commentId":2028181,"authorDomain":"nvbarbara"}

NV Barbara

He was funny in the early years, and very creative in all his performances.
He unfortunately went over the edge in his "God" bashing.
I went to one live show in Vegas, I left halfway through.
Its a sad thing imagining how surprised he'll be when he arrives at his eternity
and finds that he'll get no laughs.

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#10.5 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:05 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027056,"authorDomain":"christian-dustin-weber"}

Christian From Kuwait in the Army Now

What a loss to have been on a day such as this, I grew up knowing him from such great movies as Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures. LOL He really was tops in my book, to be honest. A day of comical mourning is at hand for an iconic comedy as George Carlin. Cheers to You George and hopefully your not stuck playin golf chasing after the ball, like you said pick it up #$@#@#$ your lucky you got it.

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4 votes

#11 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:20 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027059,"authorDomain":"michael-morrow"}

sports.mike

As he might say: @!$%#, what the @!$%# happened? This is a piss-poor way to get publicity.

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9 votes

#12 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:20 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027060,"authorDomain":"fkravich"}

mr mariner

Welcome to HELL George.

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3 votes

#13 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:21 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027625,"authorDomain":"alancontact"}

Mr. Blue

You're the kind of person that George liked to make fun of.

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#13.1 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:46 AM EDT

{"commentId":2030208,"authorDomain":"justdav"}

Sad George Fan

Does this mean you're already in Hell mr mariner?

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#13.2 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:09 PM EDT

{"commentId":2027062,"authorDomain":"michael-morrow"}

sports.mike

Guess you can't say those words online, either.
Good bye George.
See you at Starbucks.

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4 votes

#14 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:22 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027063,"authorDomain":"evanwalsh"}

Evan Walsh

He was the greatest comedian to ever live and I will miss him. Good bye George.

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6 votes

#15 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:22 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027065,"authorDomain":"twetherell"}

Tray-343344

Damn it damn it damn it damn it damn it!

George I know you said you didn't care, and I know you said you were just cashing in from time to time, but your words have always .... always rung true.

I'm sorry to see you go, but if the lord has any sence of humor right now your sitting up there explaining, well not really explaining but describing in detail why your jokes should be ok. After presenting your case from the dirty words to the movie Dogma. God looks down on ya and says ...."I'm just messing with you, come on in."

RIP George Carlin
We Will All Miss You!

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4 votes

#16 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:22 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027069,"authorDomain":"caroaber"}

caroaber

The doppelganger failed to pick up that I seeded this story six minutes earlier. That's odd.

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5 votes

#17 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:23 AM EDT

{"commentId":2030439,"authorDomain":"spiffie"}

spiffie

You seeded a story from Reuters. This is from a different source. Doppelganger doesn't pick up completely different stories on the same topic.

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1 vote

#17.1 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:36 PM EDT

{"commentId":2027077,"authorDomain":"straycat"}

Stray-cat

A true loss to honest commentary and comedy.

Rest in peace you funny old bastard, you made a dent in this world.

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7 votes

#18 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:25 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027084,"authorDomain":"AMY1973"}

AMY-343350

well this sucks,he will be missed,thanks for the laughs man.

RIP GEORGE

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3 votes

#19 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:27 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027086,"authorDomain":"sherrirusch"}

srock

I received the email below from a friend when George Carlin's wife passed away...he shared this food for thought.

It seems appropriate to consider his thoughts again.

A wonderful Message 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.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:

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 It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived

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12 votes

#20 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:27 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027120,"authorDomain":"christian-dustin-weber"}

Christian From Kuwait in the Army Now

My dear friend, truly George would be proud to have know that someone listened. I Applaud you and to George's relentless journey of hope to mankind and a twinkle of peace you so will be missed and remembered for your comments and views. Mostly for the way you looked at life, for the words I my have never said, You said them. Thank You my friend, and God Bless You.

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3 votes

#20.1 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:38 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027156,"authorDomain":"caroaber"}

caroaber

That is outstanding. Thank you for sharing it.

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2 votes

#20.2 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:46 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027224,"authorDomain":"PamelaDrew"}

Pamela Drew

That's wonderful and I can't remember if it is in the book BrainDroppings, but that's awesome too. Thanks so much for the perfect reminder of what it is we too often forget about what matters.

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2 votes

#20.3 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:01 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027260,"authorDomain":"nattyreb"}

Cheryl Johnson

Very touching and true message, I also want to add my thanks for sharing it.

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#20.4 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:09 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027502,"authorDomain":"jeffjapan055"}

jeffjapan055

srock,
groovy, man, thanks,
george c

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#20.5 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:58 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027587,"authorDomain":"sherrirusch"}

srock

SOME MORE THOUGHTS FROM GEORGE . . .

(found in )

Cloud nine gets all the publicity, but cloud eight actually is cheaper, less crowded, and has a better view.

I'm always relieved when someone is delivering a eulogy and I realize I'm listening to it.

Most of the time people feel okay. Probably it's because at the moment they're not actually dying.

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1 vote

#20.6 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:30 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027602,"authorDomain":"gallagher1951"}

Gallagher-343593

Carlin never penned this, but he's probably laughing his ass off somewhere that some still think he did. Rest in peace, Al Sleet. Thanks for all the laughs.

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#20.7 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:36 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027704,"authorDomain":"impiri"}

impiri

Sorry, but you've been misled. George Carlin never wrote any such thing. Google "Paradox of Our Age" for more information.

I don't think the real George Carlin could have written that without engaging in an "involuntary personal protein spill".

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#20.8 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:21 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027708,"authorDomain":"gratefulmommy"}

gratefulmommy

Not actually anything he said, but sweet nonetheless

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#20.9 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:23 AM EDT

{"commentId":2027792,"authorDomain":"Chwooly"}

Chwooly

One of the more embarrassing items making the internet/e-mail rounds is a sappy load of @!$%# called "The Paradox of Our Time." The main problem I have with it is that as true as some of the expressed sentiments may be, who really gives a @!$%#? Certainly not me.

I figured out years ago that the human species is totally @!$%#ed and has been for a long time. I also know that the sick, media-consumer culture in America continues to make this so-called problem worse. But the trick, folks, is not to give a @!$%#. Like me. I really don't care. I stopped worrying about all this temporal bull@!$%# a long time ago. It's meaningless. (See the preface of "Braindroppings.")

Another problem I have with "Paradox" is that the ideas are all expressed in a sort of pseudo-spiritual, New-Age-y, "Gee-whiz-can't-we-do-better-than-this" tone of voice. It's not only bad prose and poetry, it's weak philosophy. I hope I never sound like that.

Just for the record that was written by George and posted on his website. George's insight into the american state of being will be missed

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3 votes

#20.10 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 5:17 AM EDT

{"commentId":2028158,"authorDomain":"thrdstep"}

jack-343804

I have just about everything George ever did. I'm 62 and I have adored George through all his ups and downs. He never cheated us. He was a master word-smith. He always had a message. In his bit "Feminist Blow job" he wasn't anti-women; he was anti-anyone who tried to control language (thought) and most of all took themselves to serious. Remember how it's okay to say I "pricked my finger" but wrong to say "I fingered my prick". If their is a definition for "outside the box" it will always be George Carlin. Whether it's his bits on "Baby Boomers" (that's us) or "Capital Punishment" he always made me laugh my ass off; but much more than that...he made me think. When I die, and if their is a comedy club I wanna be there. Think about it. George C. Richard P. Lenny B. and the MC? "Take my wife...please. Good- bye George

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#20.11 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:59 AM EDT

{"commentId":2028253,"authorDomain":"gfreedman"}

gary freedman-343843

What a loss. His insights will be missed

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1 vote

#20.12 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:21 AM EDT

{"commentId":2028295,"authorDomain":"shemarx"}

Sheila and Mac

srock..........Thanks for sharing this wonderful piece by George! I had seen it somewhere before, but couldn't find it. (sigh)......

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#20.13 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:31 AM EDT

{"commentId":2028352,"authorDomain":"ripple"}

Eric Labuda

Appreciate your post, and I'm sure that you meant well, but Carlin did not write this. See snopes.com ().The following is a quote from Snopes:

Thanks to a tip from one of our readers, we have found the original author, however.
It is minister, author, and former pastor of Overlake Christian Church in Redmond, Washington.
In a response to an inquiry by TruthOrFiction.com, Dr. Moorehead said he wrote it in 1990.
It was later published in 1995 in his book WORDS APTLY SPOKEN.

I think Dr. Moorehead deserves his rightful credit for this piece.
Eric Labuda

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2 votes

#20.14 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:41 AM EDT

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srock

Sorry I should have known better . . . I should have check this out 1st . . . before posting.

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1 vote

#20.15 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:14 AM EDT

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hope51

George Carlin lived the life of a rebel to establishment, and many people are going to miss ho, There is a somewhat of a rebel in every one of us. But he could have used his talents in more wise way. He did not regard his Maker, and often ridiculed those who do. He knows NOW what's most important thing in this life. I hope that somehow before he died he humbled himself before God and asked for forgiveness. People really need to think about eternity. This life is like drop in the ocean comparing to forever.

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#20.16 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:18 PM EDT

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Ken Keeton

My hero is dead... sad day. I will miss you George. The world will miss your ability to cut through the BS and get down to the gritty truth about things.

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4 votes

#21 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:28 AM EDT

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jw-336392

to bad, he was a funny guy, rest in peace George !!!!

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2 votes

#22 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:30 AM EDT

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Pamela Mashtare

SRock-the 7 Dirty Words was your first!! I remember a classmate of mine bringing a record to school when we were 2nd grade-"The Hippy Dippy Weatherman." (I won't say how long ago THAT was!) I was hooked! And I agree with Ernie-Can you picture him hooking up with Richard-Heaven will NOT be the same!! I'll be in the audience when my time comes. My thoughts are with his family- He will be missed.

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2 votes

#23 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:31 AM EDT

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jonnyquest

This is a sad day for me as George was truly a great man who made me & millions laugh at the follies that man did. R.I.P. George .

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2 votes

#24 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:32 AM EDT

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Jimster

Oh God. Not George!

"@!$%#, Piss, @!$%#, @!$%#, @!$%#, Mother@!$%#er, and Tits" --George Carlin

Thank you George, may your soul get to heaven before the devil knows your there.

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3 votes

#25 - Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:36 AM EDT

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