Nope. It don't. This one hurts. He felt like one of us. And there aren't many that do, anymore.I am so thankful to have caught him in Santa Rosa last March. Lucky break. Those seven words don't scare me! In fact, I have recited them a couple of times today. He was the last one left. Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor, Bill Hicks. Now Carlin. Who's left? That doesn't cow-tow or back down when their ass is on the line. Those days are long gone.
What else to say? That he was a brave and brilliant soul who dared to think and (gasp!) make us think. I was on my way to bed last night when I heard the news, and hastily put up a photo and the first song that came to mind. Now that I've had the day to absorb the loss, it felt only right to attempt to express the great love and respect I feel. I mean, he did make me laugh for the last 40 years or so. It's the least I can do. And remember folks, It's all bullshit and it's bad for ya!
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I rarely just sit and stare in stunned silence at the news, but I did this morning. I am really, really bummed.
What a loss. We'll raise our wine glasses in his honor tonight, and say seven dirty words. He will be missed.
I am so f***ing bummed out about this. Here's to you, George!! Keep 'em laughing in the afterlife, if there is one.
george believed in no afterlife~he was an avowed atheist. :)
Chris Rock is the only comedian that comes to mind who is at all edgy.
huge loss...
fare thee well, george... *clink*
thanks, for all of it...
~ n
I agree, this is sad. And I thought the same thing, one less person to point out all the bullshit in society and then mock it.
I remember playing one of his albums as a kid, over and over again, and at a low volume so my folks wouldn't hear the seven dirty words - among other things. But above the comedy, Carlin was a brilliant man. His lack of formal education was unnoticeable when you heard him speak, as he did so quite intelligently about a variety of important issues. Truly, we were fortunate to have him, and the world will miss him terribly.
Annie,
I'm glad you were lucky enough to see "It's Bad For Ya". My brother and I did the next best thing and enjoyed the show in his garage with a few cold ones.
No one can have a rounded perspective until they hear what George had to say.
Now I tell people to see "It's Bad For Ya" because... it's good for ya.
Lost the last of a breed in George. He'll be missed for sure.
Hope all is good with you. I been busy, but stopped by to say Hello.
Peace and Love
well, we've all gotta go sometime, and at least this was quick and I hope painless. What a great man. I was very stunned and saddened by the news. Damn.
beautiful post, Annie, well said.
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