George Carlin dead at 71

Ragone · 06-23-2008, 12:17 AM

Alls i can say is bleh

Kodos · 06-23-2008, 12:19 AM

Wow. Lot's of people dropping recently. His "real sport" bit was great.

Chief Rum · 06-23-2008, 12:20 AM

That sucks.

He was a very liberal, political comic whose views didn't usually match mine, but damnit all, he was funny as heck. I'll miss having him around.

And to be honest, I am surprised he was as young as 71. Always thought he was older.

M GO BLUE!!! · 06-23-2008, 12:32 AM

ColtCrazy · 06-23-2008, 12:33 AM

Wow, wikipedia had it before cnn.

I'll miss Carlin, he was a very funny comedian. I have two of his books around here, funny stuff.

Shkspr · 06-23-2008, 12:44 AM

Fuck.

JediKooter · 06-23-2008, 01:23 AM

Damn. One of my favorites. World is now even more less funny.

-apoc- · 06-23-2008, 01:24 AM

BOOOOOOOO now I am sad

Galaril · 06-23-2008, 01:26 AM

Shit everyone seems to be dropping (knocks on wood)

SackAttack · 06-23-2008, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Galaril

Shit everyone seems to be dropping (knocks on wood)

Sooner or later, everybody does.

The key is to delay the exit (stage right) as long as possible, or if you can't do that, have as much fun as you can before you shuffle off the mortal coil.

Carlin always seemed to be the guy who found a laugh in anything, so I guess you can say 'mission accomplished' to the latter.

Axxon · 06-23-2008, 02:04 AM

Hit me like a gut shot.

Gonna miss you George.

M GO BLUE!!! · 06-23-2008, 02:11 AM

I'm on my third LP now.

You never realize how much someone talks of death until they're dead themselves.

mckerney · 06-23-2008, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ColtCrazy

Wow, wikipedia had it before cnn.

Well, John Goodman's death was on Wikipedia before CNN.

Just sayin'.

Lathum · 06-23-2008, 02:27 AM

To bad, he was one of a kind

Karlifornia · 06-23-2008, 02:54 AM

Definitely a legend of comedy. RIP

MacroGuru · 06-23-2008, 05:25 AM

I am in a state of mourning now...He is, will be one of my favorite comedians.

I was not into comedians at all until my mom remarried. My step brother played a George Carlin LP one night in our bedroom and I could not stop laughing (I was 12). Ever since, he he has always been one of my favorites.

RIP George, you will be missed.

Neon_Chaos · 06-23-2008, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mckerney

Well, John Goodman's death was on Wikipedia before CNN.

Just sayin'.

John Goodman's dead?

MacroGuru · 06-23-2008, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

John Goodman's dead?

I think it was more a long the lines of Wikipedia being reputable...

The Princess and the Frog (2009) (filming) (voice) .... Louis
Bunyan and Babe (2009) (filming) (voice) .... Paul Bunyan
Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) (post-production)
Gigantic (2008) (post-production)
In the Electric Mist (2008) (completed) .... Julie 'Baby Feet' Balboni

I don't think he is that dead....

SirFozzie · 06-23-2008, 06:13 AM

In honor of the man, all I can say is...

shit, piss, fuck, cunt, cocksucker, motherfucker, and tits.

A-Husker-4-Life · 06-23-2008, 06:42 AM

RIP one of the best..

Raiders Army · 06-23-2008, 07:06 AM

And the world got a little less funny...

ISiddiqui · 06-23-2008, 07:08 AM

RIP, George.

CleBrownsfan · 06-23-2008, 07:34 AM

I saw him in Vegas - a couple years ago... very sad to see him go

Eaglesfan27 · 06-23-2008, 07:47 AM

My favorite comedian. RIP, George.

sterlingice · 06-23-2008, 07:48 AM

gkb · 06-23-2008, 07:59 AM

Sucky.

Rizon · 06-23-2008, 08:16 AM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Rizon · 06-23-2008, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CleBrownsfan

I saw him in Vegas - a couple years ago... very sad to see him go

I had the chance to see him there a couple years ago ... we decided to wait until next time

sachmo71 · 06-23-2008, 08:17 AM

Mizzou B-ball fan · 06-23-2008, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

And to be honest, I am surprised he was as young as 71. Always thought he was older.

Welcome to the world of drug use.

Lorena · 06-23-2008, 08:23 AM

Aww man

Tekneek · 06-23-2008, 08:26 AM

I know it makes no sense, but it just seemed like he would be with us forever. Hopefully his works will be available forever, at least.

He will be missed. A guy who was able to touch people of multiple political and social views.

Coffee Warlord · 06-23-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CleBrownsfan

I saw him in Vegas - a couple years ago... very sad to see him go

As did I, about 5 years ago. He didn't look so hot even then.

RIP - One of my favorite comedians.

MikeVic · 06-23-2008, 08:47 AM

Maple Leafs · 06-23-2008, 08:49 AM

Wow.

Was just listening to his stuff on the way in to work this morning. Literally twenty minutes ago I was listening to the end of his "Jammin in New York", about how human life is temporary and the world will just keep spinning on without us.

Buccaneer · 06-23-2008, 09:00 AM

A lot of memories of Carlin while I was in high school.

My favorites were his two famous ones: seven words and the sports differences. I thought the latter was very clever but I have never personally agreed with it and slowly grew to dislike football because of it.

Noop · 06-23-2008, 09:04 AM

One of my favorite comedians. His last two specials on HBO were about death but he was still great. I will miss him.

Kodos · 06-23-2008, 09:04 AM

I love the "driving 500 miles in circles doesn't impress me" line he had when talking about racing. And how real sports require the chance of an injury. In the end, football is the only real sport. Thanks to George for setting us straight.

"In football, you are penalized. In baseball, you make an error. 'Oopsie, I made an error.' "

MikeVic · 06-23-2008, 09:06 AM

Hahaha that sports one is great.

Bad-example · 06-23-2008, 09:27 AM

Damn...the man was a comedic genius. I especially loved when he would rant on about religion. The man knew bullshit when he smelled it.

ColtCrazy · 06-23-2008, 09:44 AM

A friend and I were talking about comedians we wanted to see live. Carlin was #1 on the list.

MacroGuru · 06-23-2008, 09:57 AM

Some of my favorites

Quote:

Religion has convinced people that there’s an invisible man…living in the sky, who watches everything you do every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a list of ten specific things he doesn’t want you to do. And if you do any of these things, he will send you to a special place, of burning and fire and smoke and torture and anguish for you to live forever, and suffer and burn and scream until the end of time. But he loves you. He loves you and he needs money.

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One of the better ones on Sin

“If you woke up in the morning and said I’m going down to 42nd street and commit a mortal sin, save your car fare: you did it, man! It was a sin for you to want to feel up Ellen. It was a sin for you to plan to feel up Ellen. It was a sin to figure out a place to feel up Ellen. It was a sin to take Ellen to the place to feel her up. It was a sin to try to feel her up. And it was a sin to feel her up. There were six sins in one feel, man!”

ShaneTheMaster · 06-23-2008, 10:46 AM

RIP. The one comedian who proved it was okay to be intelligent and raunchy.

Izulde · 06-23-2008, 11:13 AM

Wow, I never expected this.

Bummer news.

PackerFanatic · 06-23-2008, 11:40 AM

Very sad. He will be missed - one of the truly great comedians of all-time.

korme · 06-23-2008, 11:47 AM

This is just terrible... RIP George.

JediKooter · 06-23-2008, 11:47 AM

Gonna fire up Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure tonight.

Mike1409 · 06-23-2008, 11:48 AM

RIP He was the best. Loved his religion rants.

I just moved him into my deleted file!

korme · 06-23-2008, 12:03 PM

I've got to bust out some of my Carlin DVDs today.

path12 · 06-23-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ShaneTheMaster

RIP. The one comedian who proved it was okay to be intelligent and raunchy.

Don't forget Prior in that list. Was a big fan of Carlin though. He had a nice run.

06-23-2008, 12:19 AM	#2
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Wow. Lot's of people dropping recently. His "real sport" bit was great. __________________ Indiana Hoosiers Football - 2025-26 National Champs The FOFC Ladder History thread

06-23-2008, 12:20 AM	#3
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	That sucks. He was a very liberal, political comic whose views didn't usually match mine, but damnit all, he was funny as heck. I'll miss having him around. And to be honest, I am surprised he was as young as 71. Always thought he was older. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

06-23-2008, 12:33 AM	#5
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	Wow, wikipedia had it before cnn. I'll miss Carlin, he was a very funny comedian. I have two of his books around here, funny stuff. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

06-23-2008, 01:23 AM	#7
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Damn. One of my favorites. World is now even more less funny. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

06-23-2008, 01:24 AM	#8
-apoc- H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Satellite Beach, FL	BOOOOOOOO now I am sad __________________ Share and enjoy

06-23-2008, 12:32 AM	#4
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005

06-23-2008, 12:44 AM	#6
Shkspr College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX	Fuck.

06-23-2008, 01:26 AM	#9
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	Shit everyone seems to be dropping (knocks on wood) Last edited by Galaril : 06-23-2008 at 01:26 AM.

06-23-2008, 02:04 AM	#11
Axxon Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Hit me like a gut shot. Gonna miss you George. __________________ There are no houris, alas, in our heaven.

06-23-2008, 02:11 AM	#12
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	I'm on my third LP now. You never realize how much someone talks of death until they're dead themselves.

06-23-2008, 02:27 AM	#14
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	To bad, he was one of a kind

06-23-2008, 02:54 AM	#15
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Definitely a legend of comedy. RIP __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

06-23-2008, 05:25 AM	#16
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	I am in a state of mourning now...He is, will be one of my favorite comedians. I was not into comedians at all until my mom remarried. My step brother played a George Carlin LP one night in our bedroom and I could not stop laughing (I was 12). Ever since, he he has always been one of my favorites. RIP George, you will be missed. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

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SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	In honor of the man, all I can say is... shit, piss, fuck, cunt, cocksucker, motherfucker, and tits. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

06-23-2008, 06:42 AM	#20
A-Husker-4-Life College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nebraska	RIP one of the best.. __________________ JJ Smitty Owner of the TheC.F.L. - Come by and check us out.

06-23-2008, 07:06 AM	#21
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	And the world got a little less funny...

06-23-2008, 07:08 AM	#22
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	RIP, George. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

06-23-2008, 07:34 AM	#23
CleBrownsfan Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: C-Town	I saw him in Vegas - a couple years ago... very sad to see him go __________________ *XBox Gamertag:* Pronk32 FOOL-X - Cleveland Naps FOOL - Cleveland Cyclones SLOP - Cuyahoga Spiders

06-23-2008, 07:47 AM	#24
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	My favorite comedian. RIP, George. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

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06-23-2008, 07:59 AM	#26
gkb High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado	Sucky. __________________ BALLERZ YO, fo shizzle. - QuikSand

06-23-2008, 08:17 AM	#29
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06-23-2008, 08:23 AM	#31
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	Aww man

06-23-2008, 08:26 AM	#32
Tekneek Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: USA	I know it makes no sense, but it just seemed like he would be with us forever. Hopefully his works will be available forever, at least. He will be missed. A guy who was able to touch people of multiple political and social views.

06-23-2008, 08:47 AM	#34
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada

06-23-2008, 08:49 AM	#35
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Wow. Was just listening to his stuff on the way in to work this morning. Literally twenty minutes ago I was listening to the end of his "Jammin in New York", about how human life is temporary and the world will just keep spinning on without us. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

06-23-2008, 09:00 AM	#36
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	A lot of memories of Carlin while I was in high school. My favorites were his two famous ones: seven words and the sports differences. I thought the latter was very clever but I have never personally agreed with it and slowly grew to dislike football because of it.

06-23-2008, 09:04 AM	#37
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Florida	One of my favorite comedians. His last two specials on HBO were about death but he was still great. I will miss him. __________________ Living in an Oligarchy.

06-23-2008, 09:06 AM	#39
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Hahaha that sports one is great.

06-23-2008, 09:27 AM	#40
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Damn...the man was a comedic genius. I especially loved when he would rant on about religion. The man knew bullshit when he smelled it.

06-23-2008, 09:44 AM	#41
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	A friend and I were talking about comedians we wanted to see live. Carlin was #1 on the list. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

06-23-2008, 10:46 AM	#43
ShaneTheMaster High School JV Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, FL	RIP. The one comedian who proved it was okay to be intelligent and raunchy. __________________ ShaneTheMaster GM, Savannah Kings (WOOF2) Ex-GM, Austin Rage (USFL) Ex-GM, Cincinatti Bengals, (Replicated NFL) Ex-GM, Tampa Bay Surge, (WLAF) Last edited by ShaneTheMaster : 06-23-2008 at 10:46 AM.

06-23-2008, 11:13 AM	#44
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Wow, I never expected this. Bummer news. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

06-23-2008, 11:40 AM	#45
PackerFanatic Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	Very sad. He will be missed - one of the truly great comedians of all-time. __________________ Commissioner of the RNFL

06-23-2008, 11:47 AM	#46
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	This is just terrible... RIP George.