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.
My inner nerd is still crying. Both Stan Winston and George Carlin dying in such a small frame of time.
Is Josh so pained at the sequence he's given? He looks about as comfortable as a hot-dog at a pie-eating contest.
Its reverence, not pain.
Maybe its his apprehension at having to say "cunt", instead of getting to say "cocksucker".
Zing!
I spray a little Sprunt for my homies who are no longer here.
This is probably your best one yet.
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'?
I just have one thing to say Joel:
AMEN!
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.
I'm curious about the thought process behind deciding who gets which words…other than Denise of course.
'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.
Godspeed, George. Thanks for your lasting legacy of raunchy comedy.
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!
I just figured there has been so much discussion of comic Denise's bra size that she's uncomfortable calling attention with her word.
I just figured there has been so much discussion of comic Denise's bra size that she's uncomfortable calling attention with her word.
BINGBINGBINGBINGBING! You win.
And Eli's smiling both 'cause he gets to say fun words and because he's making Denise say "tits."
You should make a shirt out of this…
I most wholeheartedly agree!!
I demand a 7 Words you can't say Shirts!!
Yeah, I'd definitely purchase one…
Thanks! I appreciate the kind feedback.
I didnt really stop to think WHY as much as "this is what would happen in real life."
The first 3 didn't matter as much as putting Denise on the end.
Dear god, no. That would destroy society.
I know exactly where Beaumont is! That's scary… New reader, really enjoying the comic, found you on Twitter 🙂
Then perhaps you are familiar with its sulfurous smell. Welcome to the comments, and thanks for letting me know how you found the comic!
Isn't this a Blink-182 song?