posted by: Matt Tobey

As you've no doubt heard, the legendary George Carlin died yesterday at 71. A lot of people in the comments on my first post have asked for a tribute, and I think it's only appropriate. You can expect several more Carlin-centric posts to follow this one, but I thought we should start with a video retrospective.

So sit back, pour out some of your 40oz and have yourself a bittersweet laugh.





Comments (55)

Posted by Judie on June 23, 2008 at 2:13 pm

God be with you George, you will be missed my friend


Posted by web design company on June 23, 2008 at 2:14 pm

RIP man

you were comedy gold!


Posted by Nancy on June 23, 2008 at 3:13 pm

There will be a lot less laughter now that you are gone George. I wish you could tell us where you are. On the Sun? In the heavens? Wherever…I know you willhave them wetting their pants laughing. Just as you did for most of us.

Reast easy, George. Know you will never be forgotten.


Posted by Rowdy Arroyo on June 23, 2008 at 3:45 pm

as a budding stand up comic George is my hero and as a human being i am saddened by his passing the whole world will be a lot less funny now that he is gone. if there is a god then George is reunited with friends and is havening way more fun then ever. rest in peace George u will never be forgotten. and thanks for the list i will use those words every chance i can


Posted by Rich on June 23, 2008 at 4:01 pm

George Carlin was, is and always will be a Comedian. He was the embodiment of the word comedian he helped define what comedy was. George Carlin was to comedy what Leonardo Da Vinci was to art.

Missed isnt the word for the loss the comedy world has just experienced.

Its funny to a lot of people they heard the 7 dirty words and thats how they got introduced to him. Me?

To me the first time I saw him on TV as Mr. Conductor on "Shining time station" as a child is how I will best remember him.

RIP George NYC and the world will miss you.


Posted by roger on June 23, 2008 at 5:35 pm

Will always be the best.I got to see him live four times and meet him once.There will be no one like him every again.I would like to quote him "RAT SHIT BAT SHIT DIRTY OLD TWAT 69 ASSHOLE'S TIDE IN A KNOT HOORAY LIZARD SHIT FUCK!I will miss you. RIP


Posted by Kerim on June 23, 2008 at 5:38 pm

My favorite album is Back in Town, also an HBO special–among the routines are "The Sanctity of Life" and "How to Balance the Budget." One of the best comedians ever–All the best to his family and fans!


Posted by Packard Sonic on June 23, 2008 at 6:05 pm

George said that he didn't want to be thought of as passing away or expired like a magazine subscription. Just died. George you were always an inspiration to me and you taught me and the world something that Government or any Government would never do. Teach us to think for our selfs now matter how strange it or bizarre it might have been.

Go one could fill the big shoes you have left behind. You changed our society without being directly involved, Not many can say that!

You will be missed!


Posted by Marc on June 23, 2008 at 6:20 pm

I was always drawn to George's distain for religion. Well George, now you know the answer. I will miss him very much, especially when he'd tell us what incredible asses we are. We needed that. To family and friends, I too feel your loss, but what a run he had………..FANTASTIC.


Posted by Tommy Jay on June 23, 2008 at 8:10 pm

Thanks George.


Posted by Patti on June 23, 2008 at 10:39 pm

George was the Greatest!! When asked what was the best gift I ever received, it was tickets to see George Carlin Live and I cried tears of joy. Today I cried tears of deep sorrow. I loved his outlook on life and agreed with him 99 percent of the time. I hope he is entertaining God and the angels now (of course without using those "you know" words)!


Posted by Glenn Schnabel on June 23, 2008 at 10:49 pm

I remember the first album I listened to of George Carlin was the Hippy Dippy Weatherman.

I used to memorize that whole skit and its was the talk of all the parties I went to. I am not a funny guy, but playing some of George's genius characters made me funny. For that I can only thank George Carlin.

George, we will never forget you. The tributes they have online for you should tell it all.

You left us a lot of material.

Rest in Peace George. You did your part.


Posted by Brad Foster on June 23, 2008 at 11:04 pm

George didn't just think the truth, he spoke it. I hate religion as much as he did. I am sure the pope will not be praying for him and that is the Hypocrisy he spoke of. You will be deeply missed George.


Posted by cybercub on June 24, 2008 at 12:40 am

7 words and the truth … and some cynicism


Posted by chipkimble on June 24, 2008 at 2:58 am

I hate myself for not being able to see his last show here in AL; I told myself the guy was going to die soon, just never had the time.

And now I hate to think of those next times where I'll never have the time to do things I myself deserve.

Fuck.


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