lostfan Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080623/us_nm/carlin_dc LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian George Carlin, a counter-culture hero famed for his routines about drugs and dirty words, died of heart failure at a Los Angeles-area hospital on Sunday, a spokesman said. He was 71. ADVERTISEMENT Carlin, who had a history of heart problems, died at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica about 6 p.m. PDT (9 p.m. EDT) after being admitted earlier in the afternoon for chest pains, spokesman Jeff Abraham told Reuters. Known for his edgy, provocative material, Carlin achieved status as an anti-Establishment icon in the 1970s with stand-up bits full of drug references and a routine about seven dirty words you could not say on television. A regulatory battle over a radio broadcast of his "Filthy Words" routine ultimately reached the U.S. Supreme Court. (Reporting by Dean Goodman; Editing by Patricia Zengerle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Hurtin Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 This weekend is just a giant kick in the balls. :angry: :( :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 That's terrible. RIP to a great comedian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Carlin was an icon, and my favorite stand-up comedian of all time. Dude was just hilarious. His earlier routines would have my stomach hurting from laughing too hard. The 10 Commandments was probably my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 That's a damn shame. The guy was a legend and any time I heard him I would laugh endlessly. I still love the bit about kids these days not having manly names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Only shame about Carlin is he had to end on the heels of his March comedy special on HBO. I thought it was atrocious. He literally spent half his routine on religion, and even used a few jokes from previous acts -- (ie, I was a catholic until the age of reason). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Jun 23, 2008 -> 02:43 AM) Only shame about Carlin is he had to end on the heels of his March comedy special on HBO. I thought it was atrocious. He literally spent half his routine on religion, and even used a few jokes from previous acts -- (ie, I was a catholic until the age of reason). I was just telling a co-worker that his last special was not even close to what he used to be like, very laid back and not very like him. What a shame. Somebody needs to send a phonebooth back in time to get Rufus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Wow. Didn't expect that. At his best, he was the best, no question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 All I have to say is s***, piss, f***, cocksucker, motherf***er, tits, and c***. When you are so good, your legend is the formation of a set of rules, that is about all that needs to be said. Carlin was my favorite of all time. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 RIP. A legend. A voice of a generation. May his frisbee soul never be caught on a roof...let it fly forever in the wind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 This is just terrible news. I just hope Joe Pesci lets him in to heaven (if there is one and if he even wants to go), cuz Joe Pesci is a guy who can get things done. And the Baseball vs. Football bit has to be my favorite. "In baseball, you go home. I'm going home." Sad, sad day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 (edited) that just straight up sucks. goddamnit. thoroughly depressing... Edited June 23, 2008 by Reddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCQ Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Agreed with everything said, not a bad thing could be said about George, he told it like it was and i am extremely sad about his passing. He wasnt even that old, he left far too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I was able to see one of his concerts at the Rosemont Theatre. It was the funniest shows I have ever been. RIP. There will never be another one like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Jun 23, 2008 -> 09:06 AM) This is just terrible news. I just hope Joe Pesci lets him in to heaven (if there is one and if he even wants to go), cuz Joe Pesci is a guy who can get things done. And the Baseball vs. Football bit has to be my favorite. "In baseball, you go home. I'm going home." Sad, sad day. You are aware Joe Pesci is still alive, no? Perhaps you meant Bruno Kirby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Carlin was great, and it's a loss for all fans of bitter, sarcastic biting humor. My only regret about him was when I saw him, he hadn't announced that it was basically a warmup for his upcoming HBO show. He worked off a yellow pad and re-did a bunch of bits, he was distracted and it wasn't very funny, unfortunately. RIP, George. Guess you're going to find out if "He" exists or not after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I heard this on my way to work at 4:30am. Very sad. RIP George! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Saluting a great one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Jun 23, 2008 -> 08:41 AM) You are aware Joe Pesci is still alive, no? Perhaps you meant Bruno Kirby? George Carlin, in his routines, said he worshipped the Sun (because he could see it) and prayed to Joe Pesci (because he was a good actor and it looked like he could get things done). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 QUOTE (RibbieRubarb @ Jun 23, 2008 -> 12:45 PM) George Carlin, in his routines, said he worshipped the Sun (because he could see it) and prayed to Joe Pesci (because he was a good actor and it looked like he could get things done). Joe Pesci doesn't f*** around. My neighbor had a loud ass dog next door that I couldn't get through to, I called Joe Pesci and he straightened that c***sucker out in one visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 QUOTE (lostfan @ Jun 23, 2008 -> 12:04 PM) Joe Pesci doesn't f*** around. My neighbor had a loud ass dog next door that I couldn't get through to, I called Joe Pesci and he straightened that c***sucker out in one visit. So I've been praying to Joe for about a year now. And I noticed something. I noticed that all the prayers I used to offer to God, and all the prayers I now offer to Joe Pesci, are being answered at about the same 50% rate. Half the time I get what I want, half the time I don't. Same as God, 50-50. Same as the four-leaf clover and the horseshoe, the wishing well and the rabbit's foot, same as the Mojo Man, same as the Voodoo Lady who tells you your fortune by squeezing the goat's testicles, it's all the same: 50-50. So just pick your superstition, sit back, make a wish, and enjoy yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 QUOTE (RibbieRubarb @ Jun 23, 2008 -> 12:45 PM) George Carlin, in his routines, said he worshipped the Sun (because he could see it) and prayed to Joe Pesci (because he was a good actor and it looked like he could get things done). Ah, a pox on me then for missing the reference. Carlin's best religious stuff was sheer brilliance. The religion = lifts on shoes bit from his very first SNL appearance in 1975 (use it for as long as you need to but don't let it cripple you, and don't go nailing lifts on the natives' feet) is still one of the most insightful religious commentaries I've ever heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 RIP to one of my favorite comedians!! You will be missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 QUOTE (RibbieRubarb @ Jun 23, 2008 -> 02:42 PM) So I've been praying to Joe for about a year now. And I noticed something. I noticed that all the prayers I used to offer to God, and all the prayers I now offer to Joe Pesci, are being answered at about the same 50% rate. Half the time I get what I want, half the time I don't. Same as God, 50-50. Same as the four-leaf clover and the horseshoe, the wishing well and the rabbit's foot, same as the Mojo Man, same as the Voodoo Lady who tells you your fortune by squeezing the goat's testicles, it's all the same: 50-50. So just pick your superstition, sit back, make a wish, and enjoy yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Jun 23, 2008 -> 02:56 PM) Ah, a pox on me then for missing the reference. Carlin's best religious stuff was sheer brilliance. The religion = lifts on shoes bit from his very first SNL appearance in 1975 (use it for as long as you need to but don't let it cripple you, and don't go nailing lifts on the natives' feet) is still one of the most insightful religious commentaries I've ever heard. Thou shalt always be honest and truthful Thou shalt try really, really hard not to kill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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