Odidnetne Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 It's pretty much all over every website, but he was my favorite comedian, and a lot of things he said had a very positive influence on me in my teen years in terms of questioning authority and thinking for yourself. I'm glad I got to see him in concert 4 years ago, but regret not being able to see him 2 months ago when he was in town. Anybody else sad about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcina Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Oh my god.. YEAH!! I'm sad! I had no idea. I loved George Carlin. Me and Silvio would watch him late at night while we had our tea and whatnot. Man.. that sucks. He'll be choked to hear about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pink Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 This is the first I've heard about it. This news incredibly saddens me. He was indeed a great comedian. He will be missed. I first got to know Carlin from the hit 80's movie Bill and Ted's excellent adventure( And the sequel ). I never saw him in concert but I did see some bits of him on a DVD. Hilarious stuff. I sincerely hope he rest's in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 This is the first I heard too, since I was away from news all day today, and my heart sunk. I went to www.cnn.com and confirmed it. He was on the front page. Sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc7 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Damn, that's really sad. He's my favourite comedian by far. I wish I had had the chance to see him live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuc Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I really liked most of his stuff. I think his sarcastic criticism of the right wing media has had a huge influence in creating the U.S. more humane. Also, he was one of the funniest stand up comedians ever lived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I can remember watching him as a kid and laughing so hard I couldn't get enough air. He was unique among comedians and his early death is real loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HCPinGviini Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 He really was a great comedian. It's so sad, that he passed away so early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endcruelty Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 fuckin hell i thought this was a joke or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I yelled "what?!" when I read the title of this message. This is quite a downer. I have watched his stand up many times and used to watch his show when it was on. His books are hilarious. He was my favorite comedian. Never saw him live, but I had a chance a couple years ago and blew it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc7 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Don't play this on your speakers at work. Here's his classic "7 dirty words you can't say on TV bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie kray Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 i was so sad when i heard this news. he was pure comic genius. think of how long he has been doing stand up, since the 60's. over 40 years! and he has always been in top form, head and shoulders above the rest. i rank him right up there with Lenny Bruce and Richard Pryor as one of the all time great comics. like Lenny Bruce, he was also arrested for doing his routines. http://growabrain.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/carlin_george_1.jpg "I think it's the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn, and cross it deliberately." with that quote in mind, here is one of my favorite pieces. The Ten Commandments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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