George Carlin Dies at 71

Jean-Luc · Post by **Jean-Luc** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:24 pm

I would like to be the first to have a topic commemorating the great comedian, and the legend of a generation, George Carlin.

George Carlin's racy comedy inspired many of today's greats, and he entrusted his viewers to use his comedy for more than entertainment, but also to provide insight into themselves. He is best known for his skit, "7 Words you Cannot Say on TV," which propelled him into stardom (and sub-sequentially got him arrested).

Carlin continued to perform to audiences nationwide, including performing on 14 HBO specials, his most recent of which was "It's Bad for Ya.", originally aired in March of 2008.

Carlin had a history of heart problems, as he described to Jon Stewart on "40 years of Comedy," and he regrettably passed away Sunday from heart failure.

I honor this man with being a true icon for my teenage years, and by far, the most original, and impressive comedian I have ever listened to and watch perform. Rest in Peace George Carlin, and thank you.

Tural · Post by **Tural** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:12 am

Uh, do we need a topic for it? I'd already started a discussion in the rant thread. Being fair, we don't have topics when other famous people die.

Jean-Luc · Post by **Jean-Luc** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:32 am

I apologize, I honestly don't look in the rant thread. With your permission however, I would like to have a more centralized discussion about Carlin himself in this topic, rather than having it caught in another topic.

And as for other famous people, I understand what you mean, but I personally feel that Carlin was such an influential figure (to some at least), that he is rife for discussion and appreciation.

EDIT: In looking, I only noticed 3 posts actually about Carlin in the rant thread. I think people will just continue ranting about other things.

Tural · Post by **Tural** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:56 am

Fair enough.

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 2:21 am

Regardless of how great he was or whatever, I don't think there's much to actually discuss here, except from that it's a shame and that he should rest in peace.

I don't wanna come across as an ass or anything, but I personally don't see the point in this thread.

Danke · Post by **Danke** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:15 am

It's a shame he died, but I honestly didn't find him funny in the slightest.

Pyroman · Post by **Pyroman** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:37 am

Why do the good die young!?!? Wait...nevermind...

I loved Carlin and it seems that all my favorite comedians are perishing...(Mitch Hedburg)

RIP: Carlin
RIP: Hedburg

timmy42 · Post by **timmy42** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:47 am

he was my favorite comedian...very big thinker....

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:08 pm

Shit Piss Cocksucker MotherFucker Tits Fart Turd and Twat.

huh. Guess you can't say those here either. At least not all of them.

Tural · Post by **Tural** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:17 pm

Thought it was shit, piss, fuck, motherfucker, cocksucker, tits and cunt.

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:27 pm

Tural wrote:Thought it was ****, piss, ***, ***, cocksucker, tits and ****.

huh. what version is your from?

Tural · Post by **Tural** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:38 pm

Uh, the typical 7 Words You Can't Say On TV? You listed 8 words, so I'm not entirely sure what you're doing. =/

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:16 pm

I got mine from the 1978 uncut version. guess one of them do not belong. There is only one way to find out. (Hijack ABC mb?)

FleetAdmiralBacon · Post by **FleetAdmiralBacon** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:33 am

The proper list is on Wikipedia.

He was a great guy and an amazing comedian and will be greatly missed.

MaestroMan · Post by **MaestroMan** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:21 am

So that's why they never said shit or fuck on Family Guy despite it's '15' age rating?

Tural · Post by **Tural** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:10 am

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:22 am

huh. Genius. auxillary words.Turd fart, and twat were later added apparently.

Xero · Post by **Xero** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:07 am

In other news 4000 other people died today..

MoDFox · Post by **MoDFox** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:09 am

Great, funny guy, sucks to see him go but thats life.
By the way... where are these banned on television? Only in the states?

MaestroMan · Post by **MaestroMan** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:21 am

Apparently.