Marc Allan: Good, thanks for calling. 4 Mar. They should be earned. And then, maybe, put down your phone and go have an actual conversation with someone. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. For added emotional impact sons and daughters can always be substituted for men and women and so I think we can sum this up. They own and control the corporations. They're a digital petting zoo. Bruce Lee was raised Catholic and Buddhist. He often commented on contemporary political issues in the United States and satirized the excesses of American culture. George Carlin Scripts 0000006309 00000 n
People are so quick to judge and attack each other over the smallest things. 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. So if you are easily offended dont click the link. Recorded on November 5, 2005, Beacon Theater, New York City, New York. Fuck hope!. George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999. <>/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 . So, I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way. (But First, Answer Me This). `XX /;VU}`M%VO #5Zfb-> But it's all a facade. 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. 193 0 obj That's a big activity here in Washington! Carlin is usually spot on. Then youre just what theyre looking for. Better yet, and more ironic, 'THEY TWISTED MY WORDS.' Keep 'Em Separated: Remembering George Carlin : NPR 4 0 obj And there you have it, a transcript of George Carlin's take on social media. Clearly he's preparing us for something (LAUGHS). 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 WHEN I DO, I'LL ADVISE YOU. You know, that thing that's supposed to make us more connected and informed, but really just turns us into a bunch of self-obsessed, attention-seeking, validation-craving zombies. This is what we have to offer. Watching the video and reading the transcript are, interestingly, two different experiences. I think the list of commandments was deliberately and artificially inflated to get it up to ten. They OWN YOU. 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. 184 0 obj Well where do people think these politicians come from? The stand up comic was an artist who did more than articulate the public's subconscious; he. Quote by George Carlin: "But there's a reason. There - Goodreads He often spoke about his youth in Catholic school and, as a result of his particular schools relatively liberal approach to education, he says, he was given the intellectual freedom to eventually reject the faith. As for me, Ill be home on that day, doing essentially the same thing as you. That's the problem." "Bipartisan usually means that a larger-than-usual deception is being carried out." " Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity ." "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." Theyve long since bought, and paid for the Senate, the Congress, the state houses, the city halls, they got the judges in their back pockets and they own all the big media companies, so they control just about all of the news and information you get to hear. George Carlin, George Carlin - Euphemisms But here's the thing, folks. Look them in the eye, shake their hand, and share your thoughts and feelings in person. The planet is fine. 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. So, it may seem like stand-up comedy, but I suspect Carlin is deadly serious. Its almost a poetic rap. Funny, Humor, Beer. They're your followers. And the problem is, we're comparing our real lives to other people's highlight reels. I'm tired of fucking Earth Day, I'm tired of these self-righteous environmentalists, these white, bourgeois liberals who think the only thing wrong with this country is there aren't enough bicycle paths. They are us', Address to Parliament following Christchurch massacre - 2019, Dolores Ibrruri: "No Pasarn!, They shall not pass! of American cultural paradoxes. for Caitlin & Johnny - 2015, Korey Soderman (via Kyle): 'All our lives I have used my voice to help Korey express his thoughts, so today, like always, I will be my brothers voice' for Kyle and Jess - 2014, Bruce Springsteen: 'They're keepers of some of the most beautiful sonic architecture in rock and roll', Induction U2 into Rock Hall of Fame - 2005, Olivia Colman: 'Done that bit. Its a big club, and. D}
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Well, where do people think these politicians come from? People just spewing their uninformed opinions and insults at each other. 186 0 obj ', And let's not forget the humblebrags. George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing - English Transcript Personally, I think we still need to hoist our fannies perpendicular and hike ourselves to the ballet box for all elections. (LAUGHS). They come from American parents, American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses, American universities, and theyre elected by American citizens. Everybody says they suck. You have OWNERS! 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. Then you're just what they're looking for. "A transcript of George Carlin talking about Social Media" First Response: First Response Certainly! You know what they're interested in? 185 0 obj I have a problem with the Ten Commandments. Moses could have carried them down the hill in his pocket. 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. They say, Well, if you dont vote you have no right to complain. But wheres the logic in that? 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! Then watch the video. Quick Guide. He was a spiritual atheist as an adult. Sure, here's a possible transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Let's talk about social media. In particular it's fun to listen to Washington talk. But he wasn't always a . They spend billions of dollars every year lobbying, lobbying, to get what they want. (LAUGHS). Im talking about the real owners now, the BIG owners! Oh, and I cant finish without recommending the routine Carlin calls his Incomplete List of Impolite Words. Fuck em! [masturbation gestures] It doesnt mean a fucking thing. 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. This is said with a straight face although it's obvious of course that the proposition is stated precisely backwards (LAUGHS). 0000004120 00000 n
endobj We're all becoming like Goldfish, swimming around in our own little bowls, looking at the world through a curved piece of glass. STANDS4 LLC, 2023. Well off-course not only is it possible its inevitable and thats when he's at his very best and that's when he trots out the really good stuff. Garbage out. GEORGE CARLIN: I want to tell you something about words that I think is important. Web. Quote by George Carlin: "Now, there's one thing you might have noticed "We're so self-important. Besides, there is nothing wrong with the planet. I know, they say, they say: well if you dont vote you have no right to complain. 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. The game is rigged and nobody seems to notice. George Carlin Politicians : Choosing Life or Death in Capitalist America.. George Carlin Politicians youtu.be. You, and I, are not in the big club. Nobody cares what you had for breakfast, or what your cat did, or what your opinion is on the latest political scandal. THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. They come from American parents, and American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses, and American universities. 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! 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. The only difference is, when I get finished masturbating, Im gunna have a little something to show for it, folks.. User Clip: Carlin Mocks Politicians' Language. It's like they're part of some kind of digital echo chamber. You have no choice! People post pictures of themselves and their lives, trying to create a narrative that they're happy, successful, and popular. He was born May 12, 1937, in New York City into an Irish Catholic family, but he rejected the faith. [187 0 R 188 0 R 189 0 R 190 0 R 191 0 R 192 0 R 193 0 R] )'B^E_2yKg&. It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. Not in the abstract they don't. And the worst part is that social media has become a platform for outrage and self-righteousness. George Carlin The Planet Is Fine transcript | iComedyTV.com 25l`|xs[e>L;}_}S +Fn-RWErk^7=fa,|~'RsiYK@"4W/:iVDrZWV)^:i\9KnwmVYi5v b^mfYN.[ T*gvIc"f=di^fE)SGO George Carlin Discusses 'Silly Putty and Napalm' Aired June 08, 2001 - 21:00 ET. And theyre elected by American citizens. THE FOOD IS GREAT BUT PUBLIC SERVICE IS TERRIBLE. I dont vote. Londons Heathrow Airport, November 7, 2018. x\}_nK '!oF+$SW9E fX{]YTUOm9qhSO+_7L|*kqyHUwor}=qgw;WnrG7no8G*w6a2Uq
K|CQWO_nT]}wbvASBT=tE.t6C}qC)onmg2uAWq|9xLSg [/wptabs]. endobj Yeah, right. Two is all you need, folks. Are these fucking people kidding me? They own you. 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. Video Transcript - In Defense of Politicians (George Carlin, 1996) "Now there's one thing you mighta noticed I don't complain about: politicians. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Compared to the people, the planet is doing great. Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. The shit they shuffle around every four years doesnt mean a fuckin thing. It's the perfect name because it's anti-social media. Mr. GEORGE CARLIN: Here's another slogan you run into all the time "God Bless America." Once again, respectfully I say to myself what the (beep) does that mean. Quote by George Carlin: "Political correctness is America's newest form Been through all kinds of things worse than us. 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. I'M NOT SURE; I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET (LAUGHS). They don't fall out of the sky. Theres a reason for this, theres a reason education SUCKS, and its the same reason it will never, ever, EVER be fixed. 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). A friend is someone you can count on. (LAUGHS), so instead they ADDRESS the PROBLEM (LAUGHS). Their own habitat. . George Carlin: How you doing? Incidentally, another way of expressing this sentiment is to say we're sending our young men and women to places the average American can't find on the map. So, maybemaybemaybe its not the politicians who suck. I dont vote. Such as the PROCESS: POLITICIAN:WE HAVE TO MOVE THE PROCESS FORWARD SO WE CAN IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THE INITIATIVE IN ORDER TO MEET THESE CHALLENGES. 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. But really, they're just regurgitating whatever they heard on cable news or read on some clickbait website. BRAND: That's comedian George. I dont vote. Then share it far and wide with the little green button. 11 Profound Quotes on Politics by George Carlin 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. George Carlin's Wise Words On Politicians - The Photography Blog of George Carlin - National Press Club [complete] - YouTube Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Use the actual ChatGPT bot (not GPT-3 models) for all your conversational needs, Try out the powerful GPT-3 bot (no jailbreaks required for this one), Generate unique and stunning images using our AI art bot, Chat with the BING Chat bot and see what it can come up with (new and improved! First of all, I can see the sun, okay? Religion. I, on the other handwho did not votewho did not votewho, in fact, did not even leave the house on Election Day, am in no way responsible for what these people have done and have every right to complain as loud as I want about the mess you created that I had nothing to do with. You know what they want? "Forget the politicians. The big wealthy business interests that control things and make all the important decisions. THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. Quote by George Carlin: "Forget the politicians. The politicians are It's a psychologically satisfying number: the top ten; the ten most wanted; the ten best-dressed. It's like a bunch of robots pretending to be human. But social media is just a symptom of our narcissistic, attention-deficit culture. We dont have people like that in this country. Hes right. From Life Is Worth Losing. Most of the images you will find here are available for license or purchase. New episode of the podcast is terrific. Apparently, his last ballot was cast in 1972for McGovern. Carlin took a liberal stance on most things, but generally found politics and politicians corrupt and ridiculous. This legendary rant is even better when read. . From his 1992 (first ever LIVE) HBO TV special "Jammin' in New York", performed in from of 6,500 people at Madison Square Gardens. I always thought it was kind of funny and someone out of character for a POLITICIAN to go out of his way to point out the low level of American intelligence (LAUGHS), when indeed his very job depends upon it. Forget the politicians. Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! 0000003901 00000 n
PDF Not Just A Game Transcript - Media Education Foundation But here's the thing: you don't need social media to be happy. Beep Boop, this was generated by by ChatGPT. This is the kind of shit youd expect from an office temp with a bad attitude. According to Carlin, religion is one of humanitys greatest swindles and created nothing but lies, conflict, and suffering. And don't get me started on the selfies. George Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic and author. <>/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>> This wiki was last updated on 11 Apr 2012 by: Today we're opening contributions to all readers. Hendra, a writer and comedian, talks with Rebecca . War, disease, death, destruction, hunger, filth, poverty, torture, crime, corruption, and the Ice Capades. A friend is someone who will come over and help you move. Your email address will not be published. _S@bZ&j{|pQGB0qw_rm+eUr!:J9d j9mLJRL Q3PUn\#MuRJ\ *B6B6x 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. They want your retirement money. 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. Anyway enjoy it while it's h. Trump Follower? You know, say, boy, he really . In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of Carlin's most famous quotes on government. m o n t c l a i r . What a great idea. Complete biography of George Carlin . % Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. WHEN THE HEARINGS HAVE CONCLUDED, I WILL MAKE A JUDGMENT OR I MIGHT MAKE AN ASSESSMENT. They'll get it all from you sooner or later 'cause they own this f**kin' place. So maybe maybe MAYBE, its not the politicians who suck. Ive read it dozens of times. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. 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. So put down your phone, step away from the computer, and go out into the world. But I'm sure they will still remove this. Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. "George Carlin" Scripts.com. 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. 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. George Carlin on the language of politics - YouTube They should be based on the parents' performance. Because the owners, the owners of this country dont want that. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. So let me tell you something. The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. If this is the best God can do, I am not impressed. ', Illustrator of the Year, British Book Awards - 2018, Tina Fey: 'Only in comedy is an obedient white girl from the suburbs a diversity candidate', Kennedy Center Mark Twain Award - 2010, Sacha Baron Cohen: 'Just think what Goebbels might have done with Facebook', Anti Defamation League Leadership Award - 2019, Greta Thunberg: 'How dare you', UN Climate Action Summit - 2019, Charlie Munger: 'The Psychology of Human Misjudgment', Harvard University - 1995, Lawrence O'Donnell: 'The original sin of this country is that we invaders shot and murdered our way across the land killing every Native American that we could', The Last Word, 'Dakota' - 2016. 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. Because that's where real communication happens, folks. The planet has been through a lot worse than us. This shit they shuffle around every four years? You have owners. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics; one newspaper called Carlin "the dean of counterculture comedians". People go on there, they play with the animals, they pet them, they feed them, but they don't get any real interaction. endobj Everybody says they suck. A clean place to live. George Carlin: I'm in Hollywood, Los Angeles. He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Social media, huh? No contest. Nobody cares. This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. I don't like euphemisms, or euphemistic language. George Carlins daughter, @kelly_carlin, on her first radio show with guest Paul Provenza, talking about this routine. Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? Nobody seems to care! He pretty much smashed the nail squarely on the head. The transcripts I could find always sucked. I think what we really need more of is ritual suicide, you know. Add in a bit of effective protest and it might even turn a bit faster.). I don't words that conceal reality. I'm so interesting, I'm so important!'. Everybody complains about politicians. The truth is, obedience and respect should not be granted automatically. Remembering George Carlin : NPR They don't pass through a membrane from another reality. Well, not overnight, you cant see the sun at night. As I say, they're my work, they're my . Cause Americans have a lot of trouble dealing with reality. "Political correctness is America's newest form of intolerance, and it is especially pernicious because it comes disguised as tolerance. He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives don't care about you until you reach military age. Let's get started! I'M SERVING THE NATION. Transcript. Fuck em! m o n t c l a i r . It's like they're saying, 'Look at me, look at me! Its never going to get any better, dont look for it, be happy with what youve got. That's because now he's feeling the heat and so as time passes and more evidence comes in he suddenly changes directions and tells us: POLITICIAN:WERE TRYING TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS! Press J to jump to the feed. Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming!