They want more for themselves and less for everybody else, but Ill tell you what they dont want: They dont want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. And we have the CONCEIT to think that somehow we're a threat? 0000015151 00000 n
Sure, here's a possible transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Let's talk about social media. <>/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[466.2109 650.625 540.0 669.375]/StructParent 2/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) This is what we have to offer. POLITICIAN:HE HASN'T RESPONDED TO MY INITIATIVE. endobj So I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way: on election-day, I-STAY-HOME. But, listen to Georges delivery in the video and it comes across much more as stand-up humor. I dont vote. 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 Discusses 'Silly Putty and Napalm' Aired June 08, 2001 - 21:00 ET. Everybody says they suck. [187 0 R 188 0 R 189 0 R 190 0 R 191 0 R 192 0 R 193 0 R] (6K"F;nyV-()*bt3QgsX;a\IC'h%7. It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. I just wanna put this thing behind me and get on with my life (CLAPS, LAUGHS). Friends? Clearly he's preparing us for something (LAUGHS). Carlin was known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics, religion, psychology, language and taboo subjects. So self-important. And don't even get me started on Twitter. 194 0 obj And the more noise there is, the harder it is to hear anything worth listening to. But here's the thing: social media isn't real life. I mean, have you ever looked at people's Facebook or Instagram profiles? But, he is wrong here. And you don't want to spend your real life chasing after digital validation.". THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. You and I are not in the big club. So my advice is this: put down your phone, go outside, and actually live your life. But the POLITICIANS, god bless them or something like that, they're are at their most entertaining when they're are in trouble. We're so obsessed with ourselves and our own little worlds that we can't even have a real conversation or a meaningful interaction with someone without checking our phones every five minutes. But I'm sure they will still remove this. And term limits aint gunna do ya any good. I do not own this video. They own all the important land. Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. They want your retirement money. They spend billions of dollars every year lobbying, lobbying, to get what they want. But marital fidelity is a good idea, so I suggest we keep the idea and call this commandment "Thou shalt not be unfaithful." https://ad.style/. They made questioners out of us and they really didnt have any answers. 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? Oh, and I cant finish without recommending the routine Carlin calls his Incomplete List of Impolite Words. <>/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 . Thats right. You can't have an opinion anymore without being labeled as something. They dont want that! 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. Dog, Cat, Thinking. THOU SHALT NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN. They don't care about the planet. It's our undeniably superior (almost god-like) intelligence that made life difficult for us when we were children. But theres a reason. Sure, there's some good stuff on there, but it's mostly just people filming themselves doing stupid things and hoping to go viral. The politicians, the celebrities, and the lawyers, and although their level of insincerity is astonishing, it's still kinda fun to hear them talk. Yeah, the public sucks! I know, they say, they say: well if you dont vote you have no right to complain. The planet is fine. They don't pass through a membrane from "another reality". George Carlin's acerbic wit and profound societal insights were a one time cultural phenomenon. An INITIATIVE is an idea that isn't going anywhere! George Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic and author. It will be a lot of fun. I have my ideas. No one has PROBLEMS anymore. George Carlin was one of the most well-known and beloved comedians of all time. (LAUGHS). However, he calls himself an apatheist (meaning that he's an atheist who doesn't care about the topic). Then youre just what theyre looking for. Im sure as soon as the election is over your country will improve immediately. A clean place to live. It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. However, most of his bile was reserved for conservatives and Republicans. This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. We haven't learned how to care for one another, we're gonna save the fucking planet? Now, folks, a question for you. x\}_nK '!oF+$SW9E fX{]YTUOm9qhSO+_7L|*kqyHUwor}=qgw;WnrG7no8G*w6a2Uq
K|CQWO_nT]}wbvASBT=tE.t6C}qC)onmg2uAWq|9xLSg So maybe maybe MAYBE, its not the politicians who suck. This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. And term-limits aint going to do you any good. Theres a reason for this, theres a reason education SUCKS, and its the same reason it will never, ever, EVER be fixed. Look, I'm not against technology or communication. 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. He was born May 12, 1937, in New York City into an Irish Catholic family, but he rejected the faith. They don't fall out of the sky. So, it may seem like stand-up comedy, but I suspect Carlin is deadly serious. Maybe two hundred thousand? The table has tilted folks. George Carlin: I'm in Hollywood, Los Angeles. 0000002011 00000 n
George Carlin: Dumb Americans. Fuck hope!. Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? Forget the politicians. Nobody seems to care. War, disease, death, destruction, hunger, filth, poverty, torture, crime, corruption, and the Ice Capades. 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! 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). And the problem is, we're comparing our real lives to other people's highlight reels. ', Defense of 2nd Spanish Republic - 1936, Jimmy Reid: 'A rat race is for rats. Are these fucking people kidding me? TOUGH DECISIONS like: POLITICIAN (PLANNING):HOW MUCH SOFT MONEY CAN I EXPECT TO COLLECT IN EXCHANGE FOR MY CORE VALUES? George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing - English Transcript. Did you ever think about the arithmetic? <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(digitalcommons@montclair.edu)/Rect[400.0562 72.3516 527.5898 82.8984]/StructParent 7/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. Most are only interested in self pleasures and bad habits. You don't. You have no choice. Now having somewhat successfully established my Press credentials and because you and I have at-least one thing in common which is that all of us deal with language all the time, I thought it might be nice today for me to come to you with some of my language complaints, certainly not to blame them on you, although off-course youre implicated. WHEN THE HEARINGS HAVE CONCLUDED, I WILL MAKE A JUDGMENT OR I MIGHT MAKE AN ASSESSMENT. And then, maybe, put down your phone and go have an actual conversation with someone. 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. FUCK THEM. And we've all bought into it. And besides, all of these sites, they're just an illusion. 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. Whatever happened WellWell he's about to find out! Better yet, and more ironic, 'THEY TWISTED MY WORDS.' Some parents deserve respect. It's like a highlight reel of their fake lives. Good honest hard-working people continue, these are people of modest means, continue to elect these rich cock suckers who dont give a fuck about you.they dont give a fuck about you they dont give a FUCK about you. Theyll get it. Read it first. 0000001596 00000 n
And that certain sign that things are closing in: POLITICIAN:WHATEVER HAPPENED TO INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY (LAUGHS). And nobody seems to notice. <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 175 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> Carlin was not unique in that he saw through the thick layers of societal propaganda and rhetoric that are the source of many of the worlds problemsand let it be known that, despite his liberal stance on most social issues, he would point out their hypocrisies as wellbut he was well-respected and well-spoken enough to have left an impression on American thinking and history. Complete biography of George Carlin . So put down your phone, step away from the computer, and go out into the world. 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. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. So, I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way. Two reasons. You caused the problem. Been through all kinds of things worse than us. 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 don't fall out of the sky. Carlin, for 40-years, was one of the greatest comedians ever. As for the poor, they tell us theyve lost all incentive because weve given them too much money.[6]. I dont vote. As I say, they're my work, they're my . The big wealthy business interests that control things and make all the important decisions. You, and I, are not in the big club. 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. BRAND: That's comedian George. People like to twist that around. POLITICIAN:I'M IN PUBLIC SERVICE, I LIKE AMERICA DON'T YOU? George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. The more we pointed out the foolishness of our "superiors," the more they kept us down. Garbage out. Difference. And not that you can help it, I mean the problem is really with the people you cover. Garbage ingarbage out. Good honest hard-working people; white collar, blue collar it doesnt matter what color shirt you have on. Were fucked. But a comedian has the ability to use their anger and intelligence to refocus and reconstruct their pain into entertainment. %PDF-1.3 It has to be the WHOLE THING. stream 0 The only difference is, when I get finished masturbating, Im gunna have a little something to show for it, folks.. Thats a nice campaign slogan for somebody: The public sucks! 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. Given the nature of our current Administration, I thought it timely to revisit what George said years ago (Back In Town HBO Special, 1996) about American politicians and the American people who elect them. I still cant find a flaw in it, or anything even exaggerated. 0000003516 00000 n
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. <>/Metadata 181 0 R/Outlines 136 0 R/Pages 174 0 R/StructTreeRoot 145 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> "Now, there's one thing you might have noticed I don't complain about: politicians. endobj These people on social media, they're not your friends. He and his "seven dirty words" comedy routine were central to the 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case F.C.C. 0000003180 00000 n
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. From Life Is Worth Losing. George Carlin. I'm so interesting, I'm so important!'. His satirical comments and relentless attacking a damaged system that unfairly trounced on the rights of its . This legendary rant is even better when read. Its what our system produces. And secondly, I dont vote cause I believe if you vote, you have no right to complain. George Carlin on why he likes disasters and people under pressure, and why the planet is doin' just fine. 0000053233 00000 n
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They dont fall out of the sky. 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. Marc Allan: Oh, okay, good. Power, Politics & American Sports [transcript] [VIDEO CLIP] Jesse Owens: To me, politics has no part to play on the field of strife of . trailer They are irrelevant. It's just a curated version of ourselves that we want to present to the world. 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. No contest. You know what they're interested in? No contest. Nobody cares. 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. American stand-up comedian George Carlin is notable for his long-standing popularity from the early 60s up until his death in 2008. Besides, environmentalists don't give a shit about the planet. The more we pointed out the foolishness of our "superiors," the more they kept us down. Two hundred years versus four and a half billion. User Clip: Carlin Mocks Politicians' Language. )'B^E_2yKg&. They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? <> Youre just gunna wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans [leaders]. 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! Search. It's like they're part of some kind of digital echo chamber. And American English is loaded with euphemisms. The shit they shuffle around every four years doesnt mean a fuckin thing. POLITICIAN:THERE IS NO EVIDENCE, NO ONE HAS PROVEN ANYTHING EVENTUALLY I'LL BE EXONERATED. Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects. It's like a bunch of robots pretending to be human. I dont vote. In fact, it might be the thing that's making you unhappy. 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. In particular it's fun to listen to Washington talk. 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. Its a big club, and. Transcript. Required fields are marked *. 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. His final HBO special, It's Bad for Ya, was filmed less than four months before his death. Several reasons. Tired of that shit. Carlin is funny as hell. It's like we're living in this weird dystopian future where everyone is constantly monitoring each other, waiting for the opportunity to pounce. They own everything. They want obedient workers. THINGS ARE MOVING FASTER NOW, MISTAKES WERE MADE. Ive read it dozens of times. _S@bZ&j{|pQGB0qw_rm+eUr!:J9d j9mLJRL Q3PUn\#MuRJ\ *B6B6x %PDF-1.7
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The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. So, that I can continue my work in Government. It goes WAY beyond his famous Seven Words You Cant Say on Television (also classic). Everyone's taking pictures of themselves, all the time. Updated on May 30, 2018. It's like we're all living in a never-ending episode of MTV Cribs. We've been here, what, a hundred thousand? Enjoyed this speech? 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. You have OWNERS! Most of the images you will find here are available for license or purchase. Maher was raised a Catholic (but has a Jewish mother). I think the list of commandments was deliberately and artificially inflated to get it up to ten. Carlin is usually spot on. endobj Beep Boop, this was generated by by ChatGPT. 4 0 obj And the worst part is that social media has become a platform for outrage and self-righteousness. A lot of that goes on: QUESTION:SENATOR, HAVE YOU SOLVED THAT PROBLEM?POLITICIAN:WELL, WE'RE MOVING FORWARD ON THAT. But, the Incomplete List highlights his exceptional understanding of, love for, and talent with language, sound, and rythmn. He missed this one. Difference. This is said with a straight face although it's obvious of course that the proposition is stated precisely backwards (LAUGHS). (LAUGHS). Personally, I think we still need to hoist our fannies perpendicular and hike ourselves to the ballet box for all elections. They're your contacts. George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. Maybe something else sucks around here like: THE PUBLIC. Watching the video and reading the transcript are, interestingly, two different experiences. Well where do people think these politicians come from? They're a digital petting zoo. 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. The late George Carlin was a genius with words, a deft dasher of conventional logic, and a master observer (and master-baiter!) 184 0 obj And then there's the political posts. Hendra, a writer and comedian, talks with Rebecca . You know, say, boy, he really . Likethe public. [5], Conservatives say if you dont give the rich more money, they will lose their incentive to invest. He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. Overnight I became a sun-worshipper. 4 Mar. That's why we need people who can make the TOUGH DECISIONS. Funny, Humor, Beer. That's a friend. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. https://www.scripts.com/writer/george_carlin/6024. Our country is failing because the majority of the people are selfish. But that would be much too direct! endobj You have no right to complain. Moses could have carried them down the hill in his pocket. 188 0 obj Theres a nice campaign slogan for somebody: the public sucks, fuck hope. Something is wrong here. 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. They come from American parents, American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses, American universities, and theyre elected by American citizens. 191 0 obj m o n t c l a i r . George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. 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. It's all just noise. Just a thought.". MISTAKES WERE MADE, DON'T LOOK AT ME, PROBABLY SOMEONE IN MY OFFICE. As for me, Ill be home on that day, doing essentially the same thing as you, the only difference is, when I get finished masturbating, Im going to have a little something to show for it folks. The transcripts I could find always sucked. I'M SERVING THE NATION. . Global Search Search In. Your vote is what determines the direction this Great Ship America will turn. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[72.0 612.5547 302.8926 625.4453]/StructParent 3/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> ], Your email address will not be published. [/wptabs]. Thats what the owners count on. The truth is, obedience and respect should not be granted automatically. See they don't DECIDE; they DETERMINE. Oh boy. 192 0 obj 9 minutes; 13,650 views; May 13, 1999 Such a nice touch. "We're so self-important. POLITICIAN:WERE ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM AND WE'LL SOON BE PROCEEDING. Nothing wrong with the planet. endobj 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. The game is rigged and nobody seems to notice. 0000080920 00000 n
What? Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Its almost a poetic rap. Maher is a liberal who has endorsed at least the last two Democratic presidential candidates. [wptabtitle]@Shoq[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][twitter-feed username=shoq mode=feed id=323150247956193281][/wptabcontent] We dont have people like that in this country. Everybody says they suck. If you have selfish ignorant citizens If you have selfish ignorant citizens, youre going to get selfish ignorant leaders. They own and control the corporations. "Forget the politicians. So if you are easily offended dont click the link. Everybody complains about politicians. Pfft! <>stream
[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. Retweets do count. OR: I WAS QUOTED OUT OF CONTEXT. They are us', Address to Parliament following Christchurch massacre - 2019, Dolores Ibrruri: "No Pasarn!, They shall not pass! George Carlin does not need my platitudes, but I will still proffer them. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Let's all tell each other what we're doing every minute of the day. He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives dont care about you until you reach military age. It's the perfect name because it's anti-social media. Because that's where real communication happens, folks. People are stupid because, well, people are stupid. Everyone experiences pain, of course. But wheres the logic in that? 2023. As I say, they're my work, they're my play, they're my passion. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. His parents split up when he was an infant because his . George Carlin returns to the stage in Life is Worth Losing, his 13th live comedy stand-up special, performed at the Beacon Theater in New York City for HBO. They don't get any real human contact. Fuck em! 185 0 obj 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. Yes, all the words are quite impolite. <>/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>> 'Look at me, I'm so happy and successful and loved!' THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. It's always the whole thing. I think I have done that bit', BAFTA acceptance, Leading Actress - 2019, Axel Scheffler: 'The book wasn't called 'No Room on the Broom! "A transcript of George Carlin talking about Social Media" First Response: First Response Certainly! And if we had a list like that, I wouldn't mind that brilliant judge in Alabama displaying it prominently in the courthouse wall. Londons Heathrow Airport, November 7, 2018. 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." Recorded on November 5, 2005, Beacon Theater, New York City, New York.
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