Goodbye George Carlin
Written by Suzanne on June 23, 2008
I’m finding myself sad this morning about the passing of a man I don’t even know. I know of him, or I should say of his work. George Carlin permanently left the building yesterday, June 22, 2008.
His brilliant wit, remarkable memory, and ability to spew prose like a poet always fascinated me. The unique comedic ideas that were so far from what the mainstream comics would dare speak of was refreshing and for many, a bit shocking. This is when stand-up comedy crosses over from entertainment to enlightenment. When a comic can make you laugh and make you wonder about your universe, that’s called comedic art.
Carlin isn’t for everyone, because not everyone will understand what he was talking about. Many don’t even want to, or are too afraid if they did.
George Carlin’s official website
TIME magazine Interview’s Carlin
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:46 am
Yes, I woke up to hear that on the news. I’ve only listened to him on internet videos, but was amazed at how he could remember all that he would say.
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:02 pm
This is absolutely brilliant! I loved it from beginning to end! Thanks, I needed a good giggle…