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George Carlin Dead of Heart Failure

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the true-original dept.

ashamanq was one of many who noted that comedian George Carlin has died of heart failure. Most famous for his "Seven Words You Can Never Say On TV" routine which resulted in a landmark supreme court ruling, he was a true voice against censorship, and also one of the funniest men ever. He was 71.

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  1. Smiling down. by davidpack01 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I think he's up there now, smiling down at us.

    1. Re:Smiling down. by TapeCutter · · Score: 5, Funny

      "I think he's up there now, smiling down at us."

      And God is patting him on the back saying: "Thanks for trying to clear up the 10 commandments thing".

      --
      And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage? - Pink Floyd.
    2. Re:Smiling down. by Gordonjcp · · Score: 5, Funny

      Obviously, his soul is smiling down from Joe Pesci's roof, where it got stuck.

    3. Re:Smiling down. by Verteiron · · Score: 5, Funny

      Smiling? I bet not, but if he's got that kind of view, he's probably doing something on us.

      Sure wish it'd stop raining.

      --
      End of lesson. You may press the button.
    4. Re:Smiling down. by Aadomm · · Score: 5, Funny

      We sure do...

      --
      Mention the Lord of the Rings one more time and I'll more than likely kill you.
    5. Re:Smiling down. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      Reminds me of Vonnegut talking about Asimov:

      I am honorary president of the American Humanist Association, having succeeded the late, great, spectacularly prolific writer and scientist, Dr. Isaac Asimov in that essentially functionless capacity. At an A.H.A. memorial service for my predecessor I said, "Isaac is up in Heaven now." That was the funniest thing I could have said to an audience of humanists. It rolled them in the aisles. Mirth! Several minutes had to pass before something resemble solemnity could be restored.

    6. Re:Smiling down. by tritonman · · Score: 5, Funny

      What? George Carlin Dead? I only have 7 words to say about this... SHIT PISS FUCK CUNT COCKSUCKER MOTHERFUCKER and TITS!

  2. We'll see him again by Nursie · · Score: 5, Funny

    He's just gone into the future to the time when the Wyld Stallyns music forms the basis of society.

  3. Re:Those seven words... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    speak for yourself buddy...

    _I_ still appreciate tits.

  4. Re:Those seven words... by suso · · Score: 5, Funny

    Tits is now depreciated.

    Only your mom's are.
  5. Other words... by cayenne8 · · Score: 5, Funny
    "Tonight's forecast...........dark, continued mostly dark throughout the evening with widely scattered light in the morning.

    Temperature at the airport is 73......which is stupid 'cause I don't know anyone that lives at the airport..."

    --
    Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.........
  6. Re:Cock-Sucker by oahazmatt · · Score: 5, Funny

    Well fuck. Who's going to call everyone on their bullshit now?

    And suddenly, Jon Stewart feels millions of expecting gazes turn towards him, as he mutters unto himself "Oh, fuck."
    --
    Those who believe the Internet is private,
    find their privates are on the Internet.
  7. Re:More info for those of us who aren't in the US. by Ogive17 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Here is a cookie.

    --
    "Action without philosophy is a lethal weapon; philosophy without action is worthless."
  8. I wonder if he got his two-minute warning? by wcrowe · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Two minutes... get your shit together..."

    May he rest in peace.

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    Proverbs 21:19
  9. Re:Those seven words... by dotancohen · · Score: 5, Funny

    And tits shouldn't even be on the list..I mean, it sounds like a snack!! For some men, it is.
    --
    It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong.
  10. And now for something completely different... by cayenne8 · · Score: 5, Funny
    ...back to Carlin Quotes (one of my favorite):

    "But I do mean that. I mean, I think the word fuck is an important word. It's the beginning of life, and, yet it's a word we use to hurt one other, quite often. And uh, people much wiser than I have said, I'd rather have my son watch a film with two people making love than two people trying to kill one other. And I of course agree. I wish I know who said it first, and I agree with that. But I would like to take it a step further. I would like to substitute the word fuck, for the word kill in all those movie cliches we grew up with.

    'Okay Sheriff, we're gonna fuck ya now. But we're gonna fuck ya slow.'

    --
    Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.........
    1. Re:And now for something completely different... by Mister+Whirly · · Score: 5, Funny

      Go fuck yourself asshole. And I mean that in as nice of way as possible!

      --
      "But this one goes to 11!"
    2. Re:And now for something completely different... by Thaelon · · Score: 5, Funny

      Good sir, I'd like to interrupt you if I may? I think it would be in the best interest of several parties if you would cease this particular discourse on the subject at hand. Specifically, it would be in the best interests of myself, yourself, and the general slashdot reading populace if you were to cease and desist your discussion of this matter. The reason I suggest this, kind sir, is that there are valid emotional reasons for using "swear words" as you call them. Further, it can be argued - nay, has been argued - that the only people who are harmed - that is to say, offended by - swear words are people who have chosen to take offense at such things. As such, the burden for negating the harm resulting from "swear words" lies solely with those offended and not with the perpetrators of said offenses. Furthermore, the concision with which the person swearing can convey their point through swearing is considerably increased over that of more intellectual discourse. For example, if you were to drop a hammer on your toe. Would you stop, think about it rationally and attempt to compose a proper message to convey your pain, frustration or anger? Or would you swear, get it over with, and resume your work? Ponder these points for a few moments, I implore you...

      Translation: Shut the fuck up, asshole.

      --

      Question everything

  11. 71 - he must have died happy by rcw-work · · Score: 5, Funny

    "69 with two fingers up your ass"