Brycepops Posted June 23, 2008 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." Quote
Hausdog Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/ I mean... well, I don't know what I mean. I shouldn't be all that surprised, but it still sucks. At least he had quite a run, right? Quote
Wiesty Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 yeh holy shit, i just read this too. Man, he was funny. RIP indeed. Quote
Triad Orion Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 There's only one word that can sum this up, and one I'd think the late, great Carlin would approve of: ...Fuck. T_T Quote
FuriousFure Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 there goes chances for a Bill and Ted III right out the window! yeah he was pretty funny and it sucks that he died. but I can't really say he's going to a better place. He was a total atheist so at least he wasn't planning on it. Quote
TheSnowStorm Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Ah shit! Can't believe Carlin is dead . . . god, I really love his books "Silly Putter" and "Brain Droppings" R.I.P. Quote
Arek the Absolute Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Damn....this is really sad.... R.I.P. Sir... Quote
The Coop Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Well this is a sad day for the comedic world... a Mongolian Cluster Fuck™ of a day. His stuff was hit or miss with me at times in his last couple specials, but I laughed a lot at his other specials over the years. He was controversial, witty, sarcastic, dirty, insightful at times, and he put it all on show in regular 60 minute bits every couple of years. He's been a staple in the comedy world for decades... someone you just expected to always be there ready to comment in their own way about everything. And now, he's abruptly gone. Rest in peace George, and thanks for the many laughs you've given me. Quote
shadowrunner Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 yeah, I had to do a double take at the headline when I glaced at it. This is a bummer to say the least. I've been laughing at his material for my entire life, and as he got older his material only got better. Quote
The Pezman Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 No kidding... yeesh. We are out one world-class funnyman. Quote
shadowrunner Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Well this is a sad day for the comedic world... a Mongolian Cluster Fuck™ of a day. His stuff was hit or miss with me at times in his last couple specials, but I laughed a lot at his other specials over the years. He was controversial, witty, sarcastic, dirty, insightful at times, and he put it all on show in regular 60 minute bits every couple of years. He's been a staple in the comedy world for decades... someone you just expected to always be there ready to comment in their own way about everything. And now, he's abruptly gone.Rest in peace George, and thanks for the many laughs you've given me. couldn't have said it any better myself. sad day indeed. Quote
Monobrow Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Shit! Piss! Fuck! Cunt! Cocksucker! Motherfucker! and Tits! Quote
Airwalker Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Cumquat! First Tim and now George. It's a sad month. Quote
Necrotic Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 This is an incredible loss for the world of comedy.He had such a unique spin on his view of the world that it often managed to make me not only laugh, but also think a little deeper about the state that our world is in at the time. He was among my favourites. Rest in Peace, Mr. Carlin. Quote
The Phalanx Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Now HERE was a true comedian, who lacked the fear of saying what he wanted to and didn't bother with political correctness or general opinion. Few would be in the business if he hadn't stepped forward and flipped the bird. God damn man, you'll be missed. Quote
Beatdrop Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Fucking sucks. I grew up listening to George Carlin Quote
I-n-j-i-n Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Just when I thought he was starting to look senile in recent shows, that happens. 71's slightly sooner than usual, but he had a good run. I was never a fan of Carlin, but it's sad to see celebrities go. Quote
The Author Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 But would he want us to make a big deal out of this? Lets not ruin his memory by being sad. Quote
Geoffrey Taucer Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 That sucks. Carlin's brilliance was truly a gift to humanity. RIP Quote
Neo Samus Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 This is a sad day. I still remember hearing his "Incomplete list of Impolite words". I was on the ground for 10 mins! No Joke! You will be miss George Carlin........FUCK!! Quote
Hyperion5182 Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 In a world of political correctness he stood alone. Its going to be a sadder world without him unfortunately. Quote
Skummel Maske Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 This is really sad indeed. George Carlin truly was excellent! Quote
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