Warning: Foul Language Abounds**George loves droppin' the f-bomb! I happen to be one who isn't offended by such things. In fact, I have been known to drop it myself. Sometimes it just feels good. I recall my first clear memory of my dad saying "fuck!" We were cruising down Bay St. (at the foot of the Hyde Street hill) in the city, and a driver must have really unnerved him. He had this special way of annunciating the letter "K," which gave it that special flair. This is a man who was a dean of San Francisco State University for thirty-three years. (Yes, even academics swear!)
To me, there are so many traits that are worse than swearing. But that's just me, and I am odd.
Admittedly.
To me, there are so many traits that are worse than swearing. But that's just me, and I am odd.
Admittedly.
We really had a great evening.
6 comments:
Yikes.....thewellsfargo center?
Er, uh, where the hell is that? They didn't rename Bill Graham Audatorium did they?
Man, it's been too long since I've been back home. ; (
Glad to hear laughter filled the hall! ; )
thanks for watching it, mrs. g! i think some may have been offended by the word "fuck" used over and over again, which is why i added my disclaimer. anyway...love him. always have & always will, and i am grateful to have seen him live, since he is a self-proclaimed "old fuck" !!!
coffee man~wells fargo center was formerly the luther burbank center for the arts...it's in santa rosa. you will be amazed at how your state of birth has changed. mostly all for the worst-which is why so many native californian are gone or are leaving. it's the land of transplants.(how's that for elitism/entitlement?! kidding~;)~sort of.
It was cool to see him use some of his comments he said to Olbermann.
From my post last Fall:
I was happy to see George featured as a guest on “Countdown with Keith Olbermann” last Tuesday, October 23rd.
So, for the curious, here is what George Carlin REALLY had to say.
After his introduction by Olbermann, Carlin noted appreciatively, “This is the best news show ever…unparalleled.”
Referring to George Bush, he said,”He’s Governor Bush, because that’s the last elected office he held legally in this country.”
Expanding his observations, he commented about the illegal wiretapping by the Bush Administration.” Power does what it wants, and now they’re just more naked about it. Now they just put it right out front and say, ‘This is what we’re doing to you folks’. It’s, you know, this country is finished. It’s been sliding downhill a long time. “
“And everybody’s got a cell phone that makes pancakes, so they don’t want to rock the boat. They don’t want to make any trouble. The people have been bought off by gizmos and toys in this country, and no one questions things anymore.”
He concluded with, “Seriously, that’s what I love about your show. I mean you bring the thing right to them, and that’s the only way to do it.’
There you have it. George Carlin wants us to watch “Countdown with Keith Olbermann.”
- I'm so glad you got to see him live, Annie. He delivered, not just comedy and satire, but wisdom as well. A truly great American voice.
*revamped~you're back! hope you get the chance to check out the clip kid-free sometime.
*dave~thanks for the reminder of carlin on olbermann. i caught it, of course! keith is as close as we get to religion around here. (tonight's show was spot-on, with his commentary on last night's primary results.
carlin used the "cell phones that make pancakes" bit on saturday. i loved each and every moment of it, & have idolized him since the days of "hippy dippy weatherman"~ i must've been 12 or something. seeing him live will remain a high point in my life.
always nice to know another fan of his overall genius. thanks!
I just watched this on my Tivo. Your so lucky! I love Carlin!
Frig 'em all, I just tried to check out the clip (sans chillens) and it's no longer available.
I just found this, my favorite of all...the seven words.
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