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Don’t forget “fart,” “turd” and “twat.”
I dare you to watch this and not laugh your ass off. It’s not just the words. It’s the delivery. Listen to the cadence of his voice. Look at the expressiveness of his face and hands.
When I was young, I was obsessed with stand up comedy. I’d devour as much as I could access. Comedy was important to me. I appreciated the craft like you might appreciate classical music. The process, the work behind the jokes fascinated me. George Carlin was a master of the craft. He managed to stay relevant until the day he died and left a legacy of laughs that generations to come will enjoy and find personal meaning in.
My favorite George Carlin moment was during one of his hour long specials (HBO or Showtime) during the early 90’s. I was 11 or 12 and living in a small refinery town called Beaumont, TX. I certainly wasn’t supposed to be watching late night foul mouthed comedy, but that is neither here nor there. Carlin starts setting up a joke (of which I have forgotten both the set up and the punchline), about the worst titty bar he ever played in. It was a dive. A shithole. And it was in the most miserable little refinery town he’d ever seen. A stain on America called… Beaumont, TX.
I felt so validated at that moment. A few days later I told my Mom that a comedian had mentioned Beaumont on TV. I don’t know how I’d planned to follow that up since I obviously couldn’t repeat the joke.
“What did he say?”
“Oh, it was just a joke. I don’t remember it.”
If you know the joke in question, please share it (or any other favorite Carlin moments) in the comments or this thread in the Forum.
Godspeed, George Carlin. Godspeed, you fancy bastard.
Tags: celebrities, comedian, comedy, george carlin, tribute
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February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
My inner nerd is still crying. Both Stan Winston and George Carlin dying in such a small frame of time.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Is Josh so pained at the sequence he's given? He looks about as comfortable as a hot-dog at a pie-eating contest.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Its reverence, not pain.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Maybe its his apprehension at having to say "cunt", instead of getting to say "cocksucker".
Zing!
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I spray a little Sprunt for my homies who are no longer here.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
This is probably your best one yet.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Why is Denise so hesitant to say 'tits'? Its not like she doesn't have a pair or anything!
Josh being pained to say 'cunt' I can see, but Denise with 'tits'?
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I just have one thing to say Joel:
AMEN!
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Awww! Way to freshen up my grief! And why DOESN'T Denise want to say tits? Inquiring minds want to know…ok nosy fancy bastards want to know.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I'm curious about the thought process behind deciding who gets which words…other than Denise of course.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
'Don’t forget “fart,” “turd” and “twat.”'
Or "mongolian clusterfuck."
There should be some kind of National Seven Words Day, where all FCC restrictions are lifted and all broadcasters are encouraged to say the words as much as possible.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Godspeed, George. Thanks for your lasting legacy of raunchy comedy.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
From Carlin's football vs. baseball bit:
"In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! – I hope I'll be safe at home!"
Indeed. George, rest safe at home!
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I just figured there has been so much discussion of comic Denise's bra size that she's uncomfortable calling attention with her word.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I just figured there has been so much discussion of comic Denise's bra size that she's uncomfortable calling attention with her word.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
BINGBINGBINGBINGBING! You win.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
And Eli's smiling both 'cause he gets to say fun words and because he's making Denise say "tits."
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
You should make a shirt out of this…
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I most wholeheartedly agree!!
I demand a 7 Words you can't say Shirts!!
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Yeah, I'd definitely purchase one…
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Thanks! I appreciate the kind feedback.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I didnt really stop to think WHY as much as "this is what would happen in real life."
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
The first 3 didn't matter as much as putting Denise on the end.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Dear god, no. That would destroy society.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I know exactly where Beaumont is! That's scary… New reader, really enjoying the comic, found you on Twitter
February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Then perhaps you are familiar with its sulfurous smell. Welcome to the comments, and thanks for letting me know how you found the comic!