But, he is wrong here. Isnt it a bit ironic, though, that the audience is laughing at all this when, essentially, Carlin is saying to them, directly to their faces, that they are stupid? 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. Now, in the interest of logicsomething religion has a really hard time withI'm going to skip around the list a little bit: THOU SHALT NOT STEAL. George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. That doesnt help them. Transcribed part of speech begins at 10.33, 13 May 1999, National Press Club, Washington DC, USA. They don't pass through a membrane from "another reality". In 2008, he was posthumously awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Watching the video and reading the transcript are, interestingly, two different experiences. Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin's routine about social media: "Social media. POLITICIAN:HE HASN'T RESPONDED TO MY INITIATIVE. And theyre elected by American citizens. So, I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way. Unless we think of some way to fight back. And term limits aint gunna do ya any good. The politicians, the celebrities, and the lawyers, and although their level of insincerity is astonishing, it's still kinda fun to hear them talk. (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. Two reasons. 0000002288 00000 n
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It's like the Wild West of the internet, but with more trolls. Another favorite distortion is Public Service. They spend billions of dollars every year lobbying, lobbying, to get what they want. Been here four and a half billion years. Maybe something else sucks around here. Their own habitat. Nobody cares. 0000005590 00000 n
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. Retweets do count. Beep Boop, this was generated by by ChatGPT. This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. Well where do people think these politicians come from? Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. And the greatest arrogance of all: save the planet. It's all just noise. He often commented on contemporary political issues in the United States and satirized the excesses of American culture. (LAUGHS). Sure, here's a possible transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Let's talk about social media. We'll start with the first three, and I'll use the Roman Catholic version because those are the ones I was fed as a little boy. Now theres one thing you might have noticed i dont complain about: politicians. This is the best we can do folks. 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. Well off-course not only is it possible its inevitable and thats when he's at his very best and that's when he trots out the really good stuff. Hendra, a writer and comedian, talks with Rebecca . As I say, they're my work, they're my . The table has tilted folks. They speak of course with great caution, because they must take care not to actually say anything. But that would be much too direct! "In America, anyone can become president. Bruce Lee was raised Catholic and Buddhist. The planet is fine. A friend is someone who will come over and help you move. 0000082419 00000 n
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. Let's get started! Two is all you need, folks. The table is tilted folks. He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. Apparently, his last ballot was cast in 1972for McGovern. 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. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . 193 0 obj Famous Quotes by George Carlin about Politics. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. everybody complains about politicians. (LAUGHS). I'M NOT SURE; I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET (LAUGHS). And of course, they're all looking for that dopamine hit of getting likes and comments from people who agree with them. George Carlin on why he likes disasters and people under pressure, and why the planet is doin' just fine. Its called the American Dream,because you have to be asleep to believe it. Schedule . Hes right. <<76B7883B53B3B2110A00D082ECFCFC7F>]/Prev 777933>> Fuck em. The truth is, obedience and respect should not be granted automatically. 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. Fuck hope. Pfft! Narrow, unenlightened self-interest doesn't impress me. George Carlin on why he likes disasters and people under pressure, and why the planet is doin' just fine. Maybe two hundred thousand? It's like a bunch of robots pretending to be human. endobj Two reasons I dont vote: first of all, its meaningless. It goes WAY beyond his famous Seven Words You Cant Say on Television (also classic). All day long beating you over the head in their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. They don't fall out of the sky. A person who routinely spends his days torturing the language complains; POLITICIAN:THEY TWISTED MY WORDS. Yeah the public sucks. ', And let's not forget the humblebrags. Everyone's taking pictures of themselves, all the time. Theyll get it all from you sooner or later cause they own this fucking place! And we've only been engaged in heavy industry for a little over two hundred years. Subreddit to discuss about ChatGPT. George Carlin Interview Transcription: George Carlin: This is George Carlin. this is my tribute and way of promoting George Carlin's work. Search. No contest. Maher is a liberal who has endorsed at least the last two Democratic presidential candidates. They are irrelevant. That's a friend. It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. Everyone experiences pain, of course. George Carlin Discusses 'Silly Putty and Napalm' Aired June 08, 2001 - 21:00 ET. George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999. Dog, Cat, Thinking. Then you're just what they're looking for. You have no choice! Add in a bit of effective protest and it might even turn a bit faster.). Apparently no one has ever claimed that only a small portion of something (LAUGHS) was blown out of proportion. George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) CHALLENGES! Because the owners, the owners of this country dont want that. He pretty much smashed the nail squarely on the head. They got you by the balls. I on the other hand, who did not vote, WHO DID NOT VOTE. Then share it far and wide with the little green button. Recorded on November 5, 2005, Beacon Theater, New York City, New York. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. BUT WHEN I DO, I'LL ADVISE YOU. So, that I can continue my work in Government. Nobody seems to care! Lee did not involve himself formally in politics, but he was a symbol of diversity and the synthesis of "East" and "West." 203 0 obj Not in the abstract they don't. His final HBO special, It's Bad for Ya, was filmed less than four months before his death. [wptabtitle]Blog[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][/wptabcontent] He was a spiritual atheist as an adult. This is said with a straight face although it's obvious of course that the proposition is stated precisely backwards (LAUGHS). Fuck em! All rights reserved. Everybody's going to save something now. But he wasn't always a . << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. 0000006309 00000 n
We've been here, what, a hundred thousand? He was also known for his outspoken views on government and politics. They own and control the corporations. Mr. GEORGE CARLIN: Here's another slogan you run into all the time "God Bless America." Once again, respectfully I say to myself what the (beep) does that mean. POLITICIAN:SERVING THE NATION. You know, that thing that's supposed to make us more connected and informed, but really just turns us into a bunch of self-obsessed, attention-seeking, validation-craving zombies. Transcript. Before his death in June 2008, comedian George Carlin spent 10 years working on a memoir, Last Words, with his longtime friend Tony Hendra. Are these fucking people kidding me? Good honest hard-working people; white collar, blue collar it doesnt matter what color shirt you have on. See they don't DECIDE; they DETERMINE. They want your retirement money. Well where do people think these politicians come from? Sure, there's some good stuff on there, but it's mostly just people filming themselves doing stupid things and hoping to go viral. Updated on May 30, 2018. However, he calls himself an apatheist (meaning that he's an atheist who doesn't care about the topic). User Clip: Carlin Mocks Politicians' Language. Marc Allan: Good, thanks for calling. Maybe you'll find some of the features useful , Ignore this comment if your post doesn't have a prompt. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of Carlin's most famous quotes on government. Power, Politics & American Sports [transcript] [VIDEO CLIP] Jesse Owens: To me, politics has no part to play on the field of strife of . But marital fidelity is a good idea, so I suggest we keep the idea and call this commandment "Thou shalt not be unfaithful." Because that's where real communication happens, folks. You enjoy yourselves. This is not good work. You can't have an opinion anymore without being labeled as something. The transcripts I could find always sucked. [5] And another one: 0000001936 00000 n
And you don't want to spend your real life chasing after digital validation.". And American English is loaded with euphemisms. Anthony Hopkins is a pantheist-Catholic-agnostic who believes strongly in God. Such a nice touch. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(digitalcommons@montclair.edu)/Rect[400.0562 72.3516 527.5898 82.8984]/StructParent 7/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> For added emotional impact sons and daughters can always be substituted for men and women and so I think we can sum this up. 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. Carlin took a liberal stance on most things, but generally found politics and politicians corrupt and ridiculous. In fact, it might be the thing that's making you unhappy. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Use the actual ChatGPT bot (not GPT-3 models) for all your conversational needs, Try out the powerful GPT-3 bot (no jailbreaks required for this one), Generate unique and stunning images using our AI art bot, Chat with the BING Chat bot and see what it can come up with (new and improved! They should be earned. Speakola is a labour of love and Id be very grateful if you would share, tweet or like it. Well, where do people think these politicians come from? Two reasons. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. George Carlin: Dumb Americans. Whatever happened WellWell he's about to find out! From people in all walks of life usually the person in question who has committed some unspeakable act. Funny, Humor, Beer. The big wealthy business interests that control things and make all the important decisions. But here's the thing: social media isn't real life. Something is wrong here. People go on there, they play with the animals, they pet them, they feed them, but they don't get any real interaction. 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! (CLAPS, LAUGHS). Now, folks, a question for you. GEORGE CARLIN: I want to tell you something about words that I think is important. Forget the politicians. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. This is the kind of shit youd expect from an office temp with a bad attitude. _S@bZ&j{|pQGB0qw_rm+eUr!:J9d j9mLJRL Q3PUn\#MuRJ\ *B6B6x 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. 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. First of all, I can see the sun, okay? They don't fall out of the sky. They don't get any real human contact. But first thing the next morning, I became a sun-worshipper. 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. I think I have done that bit', BAFTA acceptance, Leading Actress - 2019, Axel Scheffler: 'The book wasn't called 'No Room on the Broom! An INITIATIVE is an idea that isn't going anywhere! Ill let Carlin tell you what he thinks. If it's a really serious matter, they make a JUDGMENT: POLITICIAN: I HAVEN'T MADE A JUDGMENT ON THAT. Update this biography Youre just going to wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans. MISTAKES WERE MADE, DON'T LOOK AT ME, PROBABLY SOMEONE IN MY OFFICE. Comedian George Carlin addressed members and guests of the National Press Club in Washington, DC. That somehow we're gonna put in jeopardy this beautiful little blue-green ball that's just a-floatin' around the sun? Follow the link for the full transcript, its worth it, but here are a few choice excerpts: When it comes to bullshit, big-time, major league bullshit, you have to stand in awe of the all-time champion of false promises and exaggerated claims, religion. The planet has been through a lot worse than us. 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. 0000002803 00000 n
<>/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 . I'm so interesting, I'm so important!'. George Carlin. I show how there is no direct way to escape politicizing . I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET. He was raised an Irish Catholic, even an alter boy, and attended a Catholic school until the age of 15, when he dropped out of school.[1]. The Wealthy the REAL owners! 191 0 obj Overnight I became a sun-worshipper. Theyre not interested in that. They should be based on the parents' performance. Politicians have traditionally hidden behind three things, the flag, the Bible and children. Given the nature of our current Administration, I thought it timely to revisit what George said years ago (Back In Town HBO Special, 1996) about American politicians and the American people who elect them. It's just a curated version of ourselves that we want to present to the world. Besides, there is nothing wrong with the planet. Save the planet, we don't even know how to take care of ourselves yet. Video Transcript - In Defense of Politicians (George Carlin, 1996) "Now there's one thing you mighta noticed I don't complain about: politicians. I, on the other handwho did not votewho did not votewho, in fact, did not even leave the house on Election Day, am in no way responsible for what these people have done and have every right to complain as loud as I want about the mess you created that I had nothing to do with. Everybody complains about politicians. I'm tired of fucking Earth Day, I'm tired of these self-righteous environmentalists, these white, bourgeois liberals who think the only thing wrong with this country is there aren't enough bicycle paths. %PDF-1.7
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And so, a long last after each has RESPONDED to the others INITIATIVES and each has REVIEWED the others RESPONSES and everyone has taken a POSITION made a JUDGMENT and offered a RECOMMENDATION. NOW they have to do something! And not that you can help it, I mean the problem is really with the people you cover. And then, maybe, put down your phone and go have an actual conversation with someone. stream In particular it's fun to listen to Washington talk. Never mind the press conferences get the big knife out of the drawer. Vodafone Ad. Something is definitely wrong. Enjoyed this speech? I don't like euphemisms, or euphemistic language. So let me tell you something. Carlin, for 40-years, was one of the greatest comedians ever. As for me, Ill be home on that day, doing essentially the same thing as you, the only difference is, when I get finished masturbating, Im going to have a little something to show for it folks. 184 0 obj George Carlin: How you doing? They want obedient workers. As long he included one additional commandment: Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love. And it's not just that social media is a distraction from real life, it's also a way of creating a false sense of connection. trailer 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. Because if its really just the fault of these politicians, then where are all the other bright people of conscience? Suddenly we're down to four. BRAND: That's comedian George. Everybodys at the mall scratching his ass, picking his nose, taking out his credit card out of a fannie-pack, and buying a pair of sneakers with lights in them. We haven't learned how to care for one another, we're gonna save the fucking planet?
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