They own everything. Hendra, a writer and comedian, talks with Rebecca . POLITICIAN:WERE ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM AND WE'LL SOON BE PROCEEDING. He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. George Carlin: Dumb Americans. Please validate my existence. Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. Watching the video and reading the transcript are, interestingly, two different experiences. Besides, environmentalists don't give a shit about the planet. BRAND: That's comedian George. Here Is What You Support, Stop The Steal! 0000002565 00000 n Cause Americans have a lot of trouble dealing with reality. We dont have people like that in this country. x\}_nK '!oF+$SW9E fX{]YTUOm9qhSO+_7L|*kqyHUwor}=qgw;WnrG7no8G*w6a2Uq K|CQWO_nT]}wbvASBT=tE.t6C}qC)onmg2uAWq|9xLSg Unless we think of some way to fight back. Most are only interested in self pleasures and bad habits. endstream endobj Youre just gunna wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans [leaders]. Were fucked. Everybody says they suck. "A transcript of George Carlin talking about Social Media" First Response: First Response Certainly! That's why we need people who can make the TOUGH DECISIONS. 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. 190 0 obj It's like we're living in this weird dystopian future where everyone is constantly monitoring each other, waiting for the opportunity to pounce. So, next time you're scrolling through your feeds, ask yourself: 'Is this really connecting me with people, or is it just making me more disconnected and isolated?' Its hard to say if he was a Republican or a Democrat, however, as he refused to vote, considering it pointless because voting, as he said, is the illusion of choice.[4]. The only difference is, when I get finished masturbating, Im gunna have a little something to show for it, folks.. 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. Well, if you ask me, it's more like the land of the self-obsessed and the home of the vain. George Carlin on why he likes disasters and people under pressure, and why the planet is doin' just fine. Been here four and a half billion years. Carlin was brought up Irish Catholic but grew into an outspoken atheist. 4 Mar. But here's the thing: social media isn't real life. See they dont READ they REVIEW, they dont have OPINIONS they take POSITIONS, and they dont give ADVISE they make RECOMMENDATIONS. hb```b``na` cc`ahd`phQD"#. -{- f1^u0`cp@&CUoM;v> He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics; one newspaper called Carlin "the dean of counterculture comedians". You can't have an opinion anymore without being labeled as something. In 2017, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him second (behind Richard Pryor) on its list of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time. George Carlin speech at the National Press Club (May 13, 1999) "George Carlin delivered a humorous speech in which he ma Show more Show more George Carlin on Being Arrested for. Its a big club, and you aint in it! 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. Everybody says they suck. 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. He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects. Marc Allan: Hi. It's like the Wild West of the internet, but with more trolls. As for the poor, they tell us theyve lost all incentive because weve given them too much money.[6]. `XX /;VU}`M%VO #5Zfb-> If you vote and you elect dishonest, incompetent people and they get into office and screw everything up, well, you are responsible for what they have done. The planet is fine. Because at the end of the day, social media is just a bunch of zeros and ones floating around in cyberspace. Everybody complains about politicians. I mean, have you ever looked at people's Facebook or Instagram profiles? Because if it is really just the fault of the politicians then where are all the other bright people of conscience? Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. It is a crisis of confidence', Crisis of Confidence speech - 1979 , Jon Stewart: "They responded in five seconds", 9-11 first responders, Address to Congress - 2019, Jacinda Ardern: 'They were New Zealanders. Londons Heathrow Airport, November 7, 2018. If you have selfish ignorant citizens If you have selfish ignorant citizens, youre going to get selfish ignorant leaders. That's always a nice touch, American people. Friends? They dont want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. They dont want that! I say that where the military is concern the extent of a POLITICIANS insincerity can be measured by how far around the world our soldiers are stationed and whether or not any of them(POLITICIANS) can pronounce it? 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. Then you're just what they're looking for. The big wealthy business interests that control things and make all the important decisions. 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. 193 0 obj Its called the American Dream,because you have to be asleep to believe it. ', And let's not forget the humblebrags. THOU SHALT NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN. And if we had a list like that, I wouldn't mind that brilliant judge in Alabama displaying it prominently in the courthouse wall. But a comedian has the ability to use their anger and intelligence to refocus and reconstruct their pain into entertainment. The stand up comic was an artist who did more than articulate the public's subconscious; he. They own you. And they're all looking for that instant gratification of likes and followers, like it's some kind of digital high-five. George Carlin Discusses 'Silly Putty and Napalm' Aired June 08, 2001 - 21:00 ET. George Carlin. However, he calls himself an apatheist (meaning that he's an atheist who doesn't care about the topic). Not affiliated with OpenAI. And besides, all of these sites, they're just an illusion. George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. The Secret News (News ticker sound effect), Type out all lyrics, even repeating song parts like the chorus, Lyrics should be broken down into individual lines. Whenever the issue of term limits comes up, I always tell people the only term limits I'm interested in would be to limit some of the terms used by politicians. This shit they shuffle around every four years? And secondly, I dont vote because I believe if you vote you have no right to complain. Carlin is usually spot on. But, the Incomplete List highlights his exceptional understanding of, love for, and talent with language, sound, and rythmn. They are us', Address to Parliament following Christchurch massacre - 2019, Dolores Ibrruri: "No Pasarn!, They shall not pass! You have no choice! George Carlin: How you doing? I still cant find a flaw in it, or anything even exaggerated. You, and I, are not in the big club. Save the planet, we don't even know how to take care of ourselves yet. You enjoy yourselves; itll be a lot of fun. They'll get it all from you sooner or later 'cause they own this f**kin' place. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. The politicians, the celebrities, and the lawyers, and although their level of insincerity is astonishing, it's still kinda fun to hear them talk. And let's not forget about YouTube. [wptabtitle]@Shoq[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][twitter-feed username=shoq mode=feed id=323150247956193281][/wptabcontent] Your email address will not be published. [wptabtitle]Friends[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][twitter-feed username=shoq mode=search id=323794037750513667][/wptabcontent] But the POLITICIANS, god bless them or something like that, they're are at their most entertaining when they're are in trouble. On Election Day, I stay home. 187 0 obj GEORGE CARLIN: I want to tell you something about words that I think is important. . This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. I have my ideas. And that's just sad.". George Carlin was born and raised in Manhattan, New York in 1937 and died in Santa Monica, California in 2008. You dont. Now normally during peace times the politician would refer to people in the military as: POLITICIAN:OUR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN STATIONED AROUND THE WORLD. Add in a bit of effective protest and it might even turn a bit faster.). (LAUGHS). 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]. Everyone experiences pain, of course. It's like they're part of some kind of digital echo chamber. I mean, why do we need to see some idiot eating Tide pods or jumping off a roof into a pool? Retweets do count. While breaking down these claims on political correctness, Carlin implements his own set of values. And that certain sign that things are closing in: POLITICIAN:WHATEVER HAPPENED TO INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY (LAUGHS). I don't like euphemisms, or euphemistic language. Then read it again. If you have selfish, ignorant citizensif you have selfish, ignorant citizens, youre gunna get selfish, ignorant leaders. (LAUGHS) And we know this must be true because the next thing we hear from him is: POLITICIAN:I JUST WANNA PUT THIS THING BEHIND ME AND GET ON WITH MY LIFE. This is what we have to offer. The game is rigged and nobody seems to notice. Video Transcript - In Defense of Politicians (George Carlin, 1996) "Now there's one thing you mighta noticed I don't complain about: politicians. Here it is: Why are there ten? Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time, he was dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians". I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET. 191 0 obj This is said with a straight face although it's obvious of course that the proposition is stated precisely backwards (LAUGHS). % Yeah the public sucks. Its what our system produces: Garbage in. Theyll get it. People like to twist that around, I know. George Carlin was one of the most well-known and beloved comedians of all time. ,G0p%:::400-: @%L`n((lax@\0eF,q] \ .P+4 d3;P hnN*S fxsH>XDAA#beae:i5rY3h11(31013a_p_&]37CD\&k2N@TD}. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> His final HBO special, It's Bad for Ya, was filmed less than four months before his death. And we've all bought into it. They don't fall out of the sky. User Clip: Carlin Mocks Politicians' Language. Where you calling from today? They don't get any real human contact. Hi speech lovers,With costs of hosting website and podcast, this labour of love has become a difficult financial proposition in recent times. Been through earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, continental drift, solar flares, sun spots, magnetic storms, the magnetic reversal of the poleshundreds of thousands of years of bombardment by comets and asteroids and meteors, worlwide floods, tidal waves, worldwide fires, erosion, cosmic rays, recurring ice agesAnd we think some plastic bags, and some aluminum cans are going to make a difference? The transcripts I could find always sucked. Never mind the press conferences get the big knife out of the drawer. Marc Allan: Oh, okay, good. If it's a really serious matter, they make a JUDGMENT: POLITICIAN: I HAVEN'T MADE A JUDGMENT ON THAT. George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? POLITICIAN:THERE IS NO EVIDENCE, NO ONE HAS PROVEN ANYTHING EVENTUALLY I'LL BE EXONERATED. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Sure, there's some good stuff on there, but it's mostly just people filming themselves doing stupid things and hoping to go viral. But in war times they quickly become, our brave young fighting men and women stationed half way around the world in places whose name's they(POLITICIANS) can't pronounce, wandering if they will ever see their loved ones again. It presents itself as fairness, yet attempts to restrict and control people's language with strict codes and rigid rules. Schedule . It's like, 'Hey, look at me, I'm having a good time. We don't need that many. ], Your email address will not be published. Two reasons I dont vote: first of all, its meaningless. This is the best we can do, folks. [3], Carlin was equally hard on politics as he was on religion. To avoid redundancy in the comments section, we kindly ask /u/arkreder to respond to this comment with the prompt you used to generate the output in this post, so that others may also try it out. Carlin is funny as hell. They should be based on the parents' performance. But hey, I guess it's just part of my glamorous jet-setting lifestyle.'. Two hundred years versus four and a half billion. Lee did not involve himself formally in politics, but he was a symbol of diversity and the synthesis of "East" and "West." Nobody cares. e d u / e t d)/Rect[230.8867 233.3227 416.9463 245.0414]/StructParent 4/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> You don't. You have no choice. As a lifelong stand-up comedian, Carlin had a lot of opportunities to speak his mindand religion and politics were two of his favorite subjects. Isnt it a bit ironic, though, that the audience is laughing at all this when, essentially, Carlin is saying to them, directly to their faces, that they are stupid? Required fields are marked *. 0 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. Did you ever think about the arithmetic? 0000015335 00000 n Better yet, and more ironic, 'THEY TWISTED MY WORDS.' 203 0 obj Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. But really, they're just regurgitating whatever they heard on cable news or read on some clickbait website. Well, we know what they want. Quick Guide. They OWN YOU. And term limits aint gunna do ya any good. (LAUGHS), so instead they ADDRESS the PROBLEM (LAUGHS). There's a whole world out there waiting for you, and it's much more interesting than anything you'll find on social media.". You got people walking around bumping into each other, looking down at their phones, tweeting, Instagramming, Facebooking, like they're all little paparazzi. And it's not just that social media is a distraction from real life, it's also a way of creating a false sense of connection. But social media is just a symptom of our narcissistic, attention-deficit culture. So, the next time you're walking around looking at your phone, tweeting and Instagramming and Facebooking, just remember this: you're not living in the real world, you're living in the digital world. They're your contacts. I'M SERVING THE NATION. <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 175 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> Tired of that shit. 0000004120 00000 n Comedian George Carlin, who died Sunday of heart failure at 71, was known for an act featuring "seven dirty words" that became the focus of a Supreme Court case. endobj Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? Updated on May 30, 2018. George Carlin's acerbic wit and profound societal insights were a one time cultural phenomenon. Funny, Humor, Beer. In 2008, he was posthumously awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. It's like a bunch of robots pretending to be human. So put down your phone, step away from the computer, and go out into the world. Transcribed part of speech begins at 10.33, 13 May 1999, National Press Club, Washington DC, USA. 4 0 obj Maher is a liberal who has endorsed at least the last two Democratic presidential candidates. It goes WAY beyond his famous Seven Words You Cant Say on Television (also classic). We're all becoming like Goldfish, swimming around in our own little bowls, looking at the world through a curved piece of glass. And so when finally all the facts come out and our subject seems quite guilty he employs that sublime use of the passive voice: POLITICIAN:MISTAKES WERE MADE. 0000080920 00000 n This is not good work. (LAUGHS). And so, with all of this in mind, folks, I offer you my revised list of the Two Commandments: THOU SHALT KEEP THY RELIGION TO THYSELF! As I say, they're my work, they're my play, they're my passion. He and his "seven dirty words" comedy routine were central to the 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case F.C.C. endobj They're a digital petting zoo. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Trump Follower? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); All photographs on this website (unless otherwise indicated) were created by and are the property of Daniel R. Joder and may not be used for any purpose without permission. Fuck hope! 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. They own and control the corporations. Maybe something else sucks around here. 0000003516 00000 n Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. (LAUGHS). Theres a reason for this, theres a reason education SUCKS, and its the same reason it will never, ever, EVER be fixed. Oh, and I cant finish without recommending the routine Carlin calls his Incomplete List of Impolite Words. (LAUGHS). Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! Nothing wrong with the planet. He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives don't care about you until you reach military age. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Everybody says they suck. People like to twist that around. The fact that Americans will probably remain willfully ignorant of the big red, white and blue dick thats being jammed up their assholes everyday, because the owners of this country know the truth. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( M o n t c l a i r S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y \n D i g i t a l C o m m o n s)/Rect[308.9844 674.625 540.0 693.375]/StructParent 1/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> All day long beating you over the head in their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. m o n t c l a i r . Compared to the people, the planet is doing great. The Wealthy the REAL owners! People are stupid because, well, people are stupid. e d u / e t d / 4 7 1)/Rect[72.0 131.7406 279.0264 143.4594]/StructParent 6/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> I show how there is no direct way to escape politicizing . Personally, I think we still need to hoist our fannies perpendicular and hike ourselves to the ballet box for all elections. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. WHEN THE HEARINGS HAVE CONCLUDED, I WILL MAKE A JUDGMENT OR I MIGHT MAKE AN ASSESSMENT. They speak of course with great caution, because they must take care not to actually say anything. But, he is wrong here. But just as pressure and heat transform coal into diamonds, it's that frustration, social pressure and the heat of anger that transforms us into comedians. They should be earned. (Yes, I know, the USS America is a humongous, gargantuan behemoth, and the rudder very, very, very small, but we can still make it sloooowly turn to a certain general heading if we all pile our [intelligent] votes in the wheelhouse. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(digitalcommons@montclair.edu)/Rect[400.0562 72.3516 527.5898 82.8984]/StructParent 7/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> THE FOOD IS GREAT BUT PUBLIC SERVICE IS TERRIBLE. George Carlin. I dont vote. We've been here, what, a hundred thousand? Just a thought.". [/wptabs]. m o n t c l a i r . 0000006309 00000 n MISTAKES WERE MADE, DON'T LOOK AT ME, PROBABLY SOMEONE IN MY OFFICE. Speakola is a labour of love and Id be very grateful if you would share, tweet or like it. Moses could have carried them down the hill in his pocket. Maybe you'll find some of the features useful , Ignore this comment if your post doesn't have a prompt. The planet is fine. And by the way, it's the same big club they use to beat you over the head with all day long when they tell you what to believe. <> As for me, Ill be home on that day, doing essentially the same thing as you. Do you? And term-limits aint going to do you any good. Ill let Carlin tell you what he thinks. Two is all you need, folks. It's a big club, and you ain't in it. CHALLENGES! Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Social media, huh? Besides, there is nothing wrong with the planet. They dont pass through a membrane from another reality. Several reasons. 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. 0000082419 00000 n They own everything. Not in the abstract they don't. Complete biography of George Carlin . I just wanna put this behind me and that's an expression we hear a lot these days in all walks of lives. Been through all kinds of things worse than us. And there you have it, a transcript of George Carlin's take on social media. And you don't want to spend your real life chasing after digital validation.". These people on social media, they're not your friends. endobj I recall many years ago, when he was guest-hosting the Tonight show, George Carlin having a somewhat strained political conversation with the comedian Shelley Winters. (But First, Answer Me This). Let's get started! And just dumb enough to passively accept all these increasingly shitty jobs with the lower pay, the longer hours, the reduced benefits, the end of overtime and vanishing pension that disappears the minute you go to collect it, and now theyre coming for your Social Security money. "We're so self-important. [FINAL NOTE: If you want to dig deeper into Carlins brilliant mind vis--vis comments on politicians and the doublespeak they are prone to use, check out The Consultation Institutes George Carlin on the language of politics. Everybodys at the mall, scratchin his ass, pickin his nose, takin his credit card out of his fanny pack and buyin a pair of sneakers with lights in them. Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc. Im sure as soon as the election is over, your country will improve immediately. Because the owners, the owners of this country dont want that. Update this biography And we've only been engaged in heavy industry for a little over two hundred years. Now theres one thing you might have noticed i dont complain about: politicians. Pfft! Transcript. . You know what they're interested in? He was a frequent performer and guest host on The Tonight Show during the three-decade Johnny Carson era, and hosted the first episode of Saturday Night Live in 1975. Then youre just what theyre looking for. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . POLITICIAN:HE HASN'T RESPONDED TO MY INITIATIVE. Because if its really just the fault of these politicians, then where are all the other bright people of conscience? 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. 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. All across this great land of ours, the greatest nation on earth, the greatest nation in the history of the World and in times of military crisis you can be sure that someone in a suit in this town will eventually plant himself in front of a camera and carry on a great deal about the most powerful nation on the face of the earth. [5], Conservatives say if you dont give the rich more money, they will lose their incentive to invest. 194 0 obj We haven't learned how to care for one another, we're gonna save the fucking planet? 183 0 obj They want your retirement money. D} 8 &L$` %pPyZnC*ss9Qm^-u~Y]5;D- p?Ds+A$%C"CXU@5M`mO=YK6l[f0xc5j D6C"NMUCDV#[7q&>O!WsDm~ |!=?H^wM $M:w085uk8OaP;,p|Jp@H0 O#NE\f&KXl1DHq0,>b4A !oPfcmxe5)l*1x,g FC[A9u71-tILKA n_B--jxQjB,=oINnh;> R# }bO 7?|`M S(5OdC0#K1EH-Llj[~y' c7ozi=w,PP&e~g$2! *@@Gh!'[G F.r *N-@LoX15XvGA4#Wb_"$,%%8@2% It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. this is my tribute and way of promoting George Carlin's work. Overnight I became a sun-worshipper. 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). Watch on George Carlin: 'Politicians don't actually say things, they INDICATE them', National Press Club - 1999 Transcribed part of speech begins at 10.33 13 May 1999, National Press Club, Washington DC, USA This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. Famous Quotes by George Carlin about Politics. 'Oh, I'm so exhausted from traveling all over Europe for the third time this year. You got people spouting their opinions left and right, like they're some kind of expert on the subject. Get listed in the most prominent screenplays collection on the web! And don't even get me started on the whole idea of 'friends' on social media. Global Search Search In. ', Defense of 2nd Spanish Republic - 1936, Jimmy Reid: 'A rat race is for rats. They own all the important land. 0000003180 00000 n George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing - English Transcript. Its a big club, and. Maybe two hundred thousand? Enjoyed this speech? <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( \n h t t p s : / / d i g i t a l c o m m o n s . Look, I'm not against technology or communication. The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin's routine about social media: "Social media. Theyll get it all from you sooner or later cause they own this fucking place! "No child left behind. Its what our system produces. I dont vote. It will be a lot of fun. 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. https://www.scripts.com/writer/george_carlin/6024. 0000002011 00000 n Juno3127 10 years ago You couldn't be more wrong. You caused the problem. Obedient workers, people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork.
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