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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. 1 of 7 by Mz6 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Fuck!

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  2. Re:Bye Bye Mr. Conductor! by phoenixzorn · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Sorry friend, George Carlin wasn't in Thomas the Tank Engine... that's Ringo Starr.... feel free to keep watching...

  3. Re:If I were in charge of the networks by Furry+Ice · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I chuckled when I saw that, too. That's one of my personal pet peeves, but I would never write a diatribe on it. Of course, the poster of the comment didn't write his diatribe, either. This was written by George Carlin, which I guess anyone familiar with Carlin might have guessed (except that it isn't funny) but I still wish the poster had made a note of it.

  4. Re:And now for something completely different... by Miseph · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Oh, fuck off already.

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  5. Re:And now for something completely different... by Mister+Whirly · · Score: 0, Redundant

    And that is precisely the reason I ALWAYS swear at the people I am beating up. That way I cover both bases.


    P.S. If swear words wouldn't bother cocksuckers like yourself, assholes like me would never fucking use them. YOU are the one that gives the words the power.

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  6. If George Carlin... by Lisandro · · Score: 1, Redundant

    ... would've posted on Slasdot, it would be hard to decide between moderating him "Funny" or "Insightful". Just like Bill Hicks and Lenny Bruce, he was more than just a comedian.

    Carlin on Wikiquote

    May he rest in peace. Thanks for all the laughs, and even more, thanks for all your insights. And may Joe Pesci grant him a well deserved nirvana :)