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0000006309 00000 n <>/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>> He pretty much smashed the nail squarely on the head. George Carlin Interview Transcription: George Carlin: This is George Carlin. Cause Americans have a lot of trouble dealing with reality. "I don't believe anything the government tells me." - George Carlin 02. That's the problem in this country too many people getting on with their lives. In 2008, he was posthumously awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. 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. . So, the next time you're walking around looking at your phone, tweeting and Instagramming and Facebooking, just remember this: you're not living in the real world, you're living in the digital world. From the late 1980s, Carlin's routines focused on sociocultural criticism of American society. 203 0 obj Do you think its possible that one of these POLITICIANS whose judgment is so poor that he honestly thinks of himself as serving the Nation might occasionally be expected to indulge in little patriotism huh What do you think? Youre just gunna wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans [leaders]. As I say, they're my work, they're my . Oh, I gotta share this with my friends, you know what you should do? But, he is wrong here. I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET. Thats against their interests. <>/Metadata 181 0 R/Outlines 136 0 R/Pages 174 0 R/StructTreeRoot 145 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> It presents itself as fairness, yet attempts to restrict and control people's language with strict codes and rigid rules. Its hard to say if he was a Republican or a Democrat, however, as he refused to vote, considering it pointless because voting, as he said, is the illusion of choice.[4]. His political commentary was scathing and on par with any of the greats, Pryor, Chappelle, Bruce. They don't fall out of the sky. It's like they're saying, 'Look at me, look at me! Your email address will not be published. ), Stay up to date with the latest Digital Ants Network (DAN) versions in our channel, All of these features are available at no cost to you. Then read it again. George Carlin was an outspoken comic, known for his brash sense of humor, foul language and controversial views on politics, religion and other sensitive subjects. Hi speech lovers,With costs of hosting website and podcast, this labour of love has become a difficult financial proposition in recent times. All day long beating you over the head in their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. 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. I still cant find a flaw in it, or anything even exaggerated. You, and I, are not in the big club. 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. Difference. endobj That's always a nice touch, American people. "Now, there's one thing you might have noticed I don't complain about: politicians. (LAUGHS) And we know this must be true because the next thing we hear from him is: POLITICIAN:I JUST WANNA PUT THIS THING BEHIND ME AND GET ON WITH MY LIFE. But really, they're just regurgitating whatever they heard on cable news or read on some clickbait website. Where you calling from today? Maybe something else sucks around here like: THE PUBLIC. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly. His satirical comments and relentless attacking a damaged system that unfairly trounced on the rights of its . I don't like euphemisms, or euphemistic language. Most of the images you will find here are available for license or purchase. Here Is What You Support, Stop The Steal! From Life Is Worth Losing. xref x\}_nK '!oF+$SW9E fX{]YTUOm9qhSO+_7L|*kqyHUwor}=qgw;WnrG7no8G*w6a2Uq K|CQWO_nT]}wbvASBT=tE.t6C}qC)onmg2uAWq|9xLSg 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. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. You and I are not in the big club. A person who routinely spends his days torturing the language complains; POLITICIAN:THEY TWISTED MY WORDS. George Carlin: How you doing? Anthony Hopkins is a pantheist-Catholic-agnostic who believes strongly in God. They speak of course with great caution, because they must take care not to actually say anything. But, listen to Georges delivery in the video and it comes across much more as stand-up humor. 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. Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! Now normally during peace times the politician would refer to people in the military as: POLITICIAN:OUR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN STATIONED AROUND THE WORLD. 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. 0000001596 00000 n This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. And term limits aint gunna do ya any good. Two reasons I dont vote: first of all, its meaningless. It's supposed to connect you with other people, but it's just a way of avoiding real human contact. endobj But I'm sure they will still remove this. endobj Not in the abstract they don't. Enjoyed this speech? 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! So, maybemaybemaybe its not the politicians who suck. They want obedient workers. You know what they want? They own everything. If you have selfish, ignorant citizensif you have selfish, ignorant citizens, youre gunna get selfish, ignorant leaders. Hes right. Complete biography of George Carlin . And let's not forget about YouTube. You're just trying to impress people you don't even know. Obedient workers, people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork. I think I have done that bit', BAFTA acceptance, Leading Actress - 2019, Axel Scheffler: 'The book wasn't called 'No Room on the Broom! Its never going to get any better, dont look for it, be happy with what youve got. Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. Read it first. The big wealthy business interests that control things and make all the important decisions. In fact at this point he might even say: POLITICIAN:I'M WILLING TO TRUST IN THE FAIRNESS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. trailer [5] And another one: American stand-up comedian George Carlin is notable for his long-standing popularity from the early 60s up until his death in 2008. 0000002011 00000 n THINGS ARE MOVING FASTER NOW, MISTAKES WERE MADE. Clearly he's preparing us for something (LAUGHS). I think the list of commandments was deliberately and artificially inflated to get it up to ten. So let me tell you something. And don't get me started on the selfies. 183 21 And of course, they're all looking for that dopamine hit of getting likes and comments from people who agree with them. You got people spouting their opinions left and right, like they're some kind of expert on the subject. Just a thought.". Required fields are marked *. We don't need that many. Not on some social media platform where everyone's shouting into the void.". As I say, they're my work, they're my play, they're my passion. 'Oh, I'm so exhausted from traveling all over Europe for the third time this year. You know, say, boy, he really . Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Social media, huh? But that would be much too direct! Everybody complains about politicians. The career of comedian George Carlin (1937-2008) spanned five decades, with his first appearance on "The Tonight Show" being in 1962.He was an outspoken, acerbic social critic, and what came out of his mouthcould be shocking or even sometimes vulgar, but often his railings against injustice or stupidity or corruption shone a light on some dark areas as he said things that others would or . They made questioners out of us and they really didnt have any answers. (LAUGHS). Whatever happened WellWell he's about to find out! While breaking down these claims on political correctness, Carlin implements his own set of values. From people in all walks of life usually the person in question who has committed some unspeakable act. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Everybody says they suck. hb```b``na` cc`ahd`phQD"#. -{- f1^u0`cp@&CUoM;v> Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. 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). Apparently no one has ever claimed that only a small portion of something (LAUGHS) was blown out of proportion. They don't pass through a membrane from "another reality". He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects. George Carlin: Dumb Americans. They dont pass through a membrane from another reality. Shut the fuck up! 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. Because that's where real communication happens, folks. 01. Now theres one thing you mighta noticed I dont complain about: politicians. He was a spiritual atheist as an adult. Subreddit to discuss about ChatGPT. They are us', Address to Parliament following Christchurch massacre - 2019, Dolores Ibrruri: "No Pasarn!, They shall not pass! 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. Marc Allan: Oh, okay, good. 188 0 obj 4 0 obj So, I know that a little later on this year youre gunna have another one of those really swell presidential elections that you like so much [Bill Clinton v. Bob Dole]. Difference. And you don't want to spend your real life chasing after digital validation.". Quick Guide. If this is the best God can do, I am not impressed. 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. Its almost a poetic rap. <>stream People just spewing their uninformed opinions and insults at each other. They're your 'likes'. Its called the American Dream,because you have to be asleep to believe it. Fuck em! You wanna know what a friend is? You don't. You have no choice. On Election Day, I stay home. They spend billions of dollars every year lobbying, lobbying, to get what they want. And don't even get me started on the whole idea of 'friends' on social media. George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) Politicians have traditionally hidden behind three things, the flag, the Bible and children. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. I just wanna put this thing behind me and get on with my life (CLAPS, LAUGHS). Fuck hope! endobj Yeah, let's share our every thought and feeling with the entire world, because that's what we need, more information. Add in a bit of effective protest and it might even turn a bit faster.). everybody complains about politicians. Marc Allan: Good, thanks for calling. They dont want that! Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! While you're here, we have a public discord server. Video Transcript - In Defense of Politicians (George Carlin, 1996) "Now there's one thing you mighta noticed I don't complain about: politicians. The politicians are put there to give you the idea you have freedom of choice. All rights reserved. Hendra, a writer and comedian, talks with Rebecca . The stand up comic was an artist who did more than articulate the public's subconscious; he. To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum, Comedian George Carlins take on The Ten Commandments. Web. The late George Carlin was a genius with words, a deft dasher of conventional logic, and a master observer (and master-baiter!) For added emotional impact sons and daughters can always be substituted for men and women and so I think we can sum this up. His parents split up when he was an infant because his . You know what they want? In particular it's fun to listen to Washington talk. 185 0 obj 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. "Political correctness is America's newest form of intolerance, and it is especially pernicious because it comes disguised as tolerance. Our country is failing because the majority of the people are selfish. OR: I WAS QUOTED OUT OF CONTEXT. endobj However, he calls himself an apatheist (meaning that he's an atheist who doesn't care about the topic). We could see through the hypocracy and illogic of our parents and teachers, but because of our age and size we couldn't do anything about it. v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 54 decision affirmed the government's power to regulate indecent material on the public airwaves. Well, where do people think these politicians come from? George has been quoted as calling this his favourite HBO special of them all due to its continuous flow-on nature and high standard of writing. Do you? We dont have people like that in this country. Carlin was brought up Irish Catholic but grew into an outspoken atheist. Get listed in the most prominent screenplays collection on the web! And secondly, I dont vote cause I believe if you vote, you have no right to complain. They say, Well, if you dont vote you have no right to complain. But wheres the logic in that? Well, where do people think these politicians come from? Transcript. Yeah, right. Obedient workers, people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork. The planet has been here four and a half billion years. But here's the thing: social media isn't real life. They should be based on the parents' performance. We're all becoming like Goldfish, swimming around in our own little bowls, looking at the world through a curved piece of glass. We could see through the hypocracy and illogic of our parents and teachers, but because of our age and size we couldn't do anything about it. Because if it is really just the fault of the politicians then where are all the other bright people of conscience? Reading the text, it sounds like a reasonably serious essaywell, sort of. POLITICIAN:I ADVISED HIM THAT I HAD MADE A JUDGMENT. I'M SERVING THE NATION. FUCK THEM. George Carlin Discusses 'Silly Putty and Napalm' Aired June 08, 2001 - 21:00 ET. He was regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics of all time. Nobody cares. This legendary rant is even better when read. By the way, its the same big club they use to beat you over the head with all day long when they tell you what to believe. Nobody seems to care! Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. Everyone experiences pain, of course. endobj They own everything. [3], Carlin was equally hard on politics as he was on religion. 194 0 obj Besides, environmentalists don't give a shit about the planet. Please validate my existence. First of all, I can see the sun, okay? Unless we think of some way to fight back. 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. People like to twist that around. THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THUS FAR, HE HASN'T RESPONDED. 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. Something is definitely wrong. Yeah, the public sucks! "Forget the politicians. That's why we need people who can make the TOUGH DECISIONS. George Carlin's acerbic wit and profound societal insights were a one time cultural phenomenon. [/wptabs]. It's like we're living in this weird dystopian future where everyone is constantly monitoring each other, waiting for the opportunity to pounce. `XX /;VU}`M%VO #5Zfb-> %PDF-1.7 % A friend is someone you can count on. xWnF}WDh%&^6F%&T{84e[A0@-3wUr-*l:, XF{HT+T0?LL q8"y1yY0LV"vQ|8:GwPBr,&]Qt7oz5n Well where do people think these politicians come from? (CLAPS, LAUGHS). Ill let Carlin tell you what he thinks. George Carlins daughter, @kelly_carlin, on her first radio show with guest Paul Provenza, talking about this routine. ], Your email address will not be published. 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. 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. It's our undeniably superior (almost god-like) intelligence that made life difficult for us when we were children. Sure, here's a possible transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Let's talk about social media. If you can afford a donation, it will help Speakola survive and prosper. This is not good work. He was also known for his outspoken views on government and politics. 0000002565 00000 n You voted them in. Garbage ingarbage out. Real connection comes from being present with other people, from having meaningful conversations, from doing things together. So my advice is this: put down your phone, go outside, and actually live your life. Something is wrong here. 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. Theres a nice campaign slogan for somebody: the public sucks, fuck hope. These people on social media, they're not your friends. 193 0 obj Dog, Cat, Thinking. Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. So, that I can continue my work in Government. everybody complains about politicians. I dont vote. George Carlin speech at the National Press Club (May 13, 1999) "George Carlin delivered a humorous speech in which he ma Show more Show more George Carlin on Being Arrested for. endobj We're not rats', Rectorial address, Glasgow University - 1972, For Geoffrey Tozer: 'I have to say we all let him down', by Paul Keating - 2009, for James Baldwin: 'Jimmy. War, disease, death, destruction, hunger, filth, poverty, torture, crime, corruption, and the Ice Capades. And nobody seems to notice. And if we had a list like that, I wouldn't mind that brilliant judge in Alabama displaying it prominently in the courthouse wall. I'VE FAITH IN THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM. It's like we're all living in a never-ending episode of MTV Cribs. I say that where the military is concern the extent of a POLITICIANS insincerity can be measured by how far around the world our soldiers are stationed and whether or not any of them(POLITICIANS) can pronounce it? It's like a bunch of robots pretending to be human. It will be a lot of fun. You dont. POLITICIAN:THERE IS NO EVIDENCE, NO ONE HAS PROVEN ANYTHING EVENTUALLY I'LL BE EXONERATED. 2023. They should be earned. People like to twist that around, I know. Theyll get it all from you sooner or later cause they own this fucking place! 0000003180 00000 n Results like these do not belong on the rsum of a Supreme Being. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Well, if you ask me, it's more like the land of the self-obsessed and the home of the vain. Speakola is a labour of love and Id be very grateful if you would share, tweet or like it. The table is tilted folks. Maybe two hundred thousand? I mean, have you ever looked at people's Facebook or Instagram profiles? You enjoy yourselves; itll be a lot of fun. These are the websites where people go to express themselves, right? You know, those posts that pretend to be modest, but really they're just a way of showing off. An INITIATIVE is an idea that isn't going anywhere! (LAUGHS). I show how there is no direct way to escape politicizing . They're not your friends. He said: [There was] a lot of classroom freedomin fact there was so much freedom that by eighth grade, many of us had lost the faith. 0000001412 00000 n Good honest hard-working people; white collar, blue collar it doesnt matter what color shirt you have on. Bruce Lee was raised Catholic and Buddhist. I on the other hand, who did not vote, WHO DID NOT VOTE. They [Catholic teachers] would fall back on, Well, its a mystery.[2]. If you want to make a difference in the world, if you want to connect with people in a meaningful way, put down the phone, step away from the computer, and go have a real conversation with someone. Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time, he was dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians". 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. The planet has been through a lot worse than us. I dont vote. George Carlin - Euphemisms I don't like words that hide the truth. endstream Search. George Carlin does not need my platitudes, but I will still proffer them. I'M NOT SURE; I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET (LAUGHS). Fuck hope. https://www.scripts.com/writer/george_carlin/6024. Nobody cares what you had for breakfast, or what your cat did, or what your opinion is on the latest political scandal. e d u / e t d / 4 7 1)/Rect[72.0 131.7406 279.0264 143.4594]/StructParent 6/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Marc Allan: Hi. <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 175 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> Anyway enjoy it while it's h. This is the kind of shit youd expect from an office temp with a bad attitude. The transcripts I could find always sucked. Pfft! As for the poor, they tell us theyve lost all incentive because weve given them too much money.[6]. 0000002288 00000 n But a comedian has the ability to use their anger and intelligence to refocus and reconstruct their pain into entertainment. I do not own this video. And not that you can help it, I mean the problem is really with the people you cover. 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. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. But social media is just a symptom of our narcissistic, attention-deficit culture. So I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way: on election-day, I-STAY-HOME. They dont care about you at all at all AT ALL. All rights reserved. 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. Local elections, special elections, and mid-terms, especially. Then share it far and wide with the little green button. <>/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 . <>/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 . Save the planet, we don't even know how to take care of ourselves yet. If it's a really serious matter, they make a JUDGMENT: POLITICIAN: I HAVEN'T MADE A JUDGMENT ON THAT. MISTAKES WERE MADE, DON'T LOOK AT ME, PROBABLY SOMEONE IN MY OFFICE. <>stream <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(English Language and Literature Commons)/Rect[137.2383 212.4906 328.3613 224.2094]/StructParent 5/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> I know, they say, they say: well if you dont vote you have no right to complain. They OWN YOU. "In America, anyone can become president. They don't care about the planet. The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. Tired of that shit. https://ad.style/. You caused the problem. 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. 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 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. Thank you. See they dont READ they REVIEW, they dont have OPINIONS they take POSITIONS, and they dont give ADVISE they make RECOMMENDATIONS. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics; one newspaper called Carlin "the dean of counterculture comedians". So I know that a little later on this year, youre going to have another one of those really swell presidential elections that you like so much.

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