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I Miss George Carlin

excpa — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 19:53:47 GMT

I don't miss the language but I do miss the substance.

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QueenDanceALot — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 20:00:15 GMT

I'll never forget the "Hippy Dippy Weatherman".

I just laughed and lauged every time.

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momtochloe — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 20:08:52 GMT

"With all the hippy dippy weather man" . . . good times . . .

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QVCkitty1 — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 20:19:00 GMT

Loved George language and all. His insights were spot on.

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QueenDanceALot — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 20:27:21 GMT

Vintage Carlin with Flip Wilson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHFLTb9Fp18

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SilleeMee — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 20:32:38 GMT

He sure had a way with words...didn't he ...and most of it was true.

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deepwaterdotter — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 20:46:21 GMT

I viewed him to be as much a philosopher as a comedian.

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kivah — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 20:57:00 GMT

Comedians being funny and making us laugh ---------- that was so long ago.

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excpa — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 20:59:01 GMT

@SilleeMee And still true today.

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Vivian — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 20:59:58 GMT

In my opinion, he was the most brilliant comedian ever. His baseball vs. football routine was unforgettable. His way with words and his observations on human foibles were fantastic. No one else comes close. I was fortunate enough to see him in a live performance years ago. He was the best...language and all!

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alliswell — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 21:09:58 GMT

@excpa wrote:
I don't miss the language but I do miss the substance.

I do too, as well as Joan Rivers.

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momtochloe — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 21:46:20 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
I viewed him to be as much a philosopher as a comedian.

Great post @deepwaterdotter, thank you for this as for me it is spot on!

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Plaid Pants2 — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 21:49:38 GMT

I was lucky enough to see his show a few months before he passed away.

I can only imagine what he would be saying today if he were still alive.

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aprilskies — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 21:57:32 GMT

I was just thinking the same thing the other night when I caught a skit on YouTube. He was just the best. I do miss him. He would be a riot with everything going on.

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Carmie — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 22:00:14 GMT

I loved him too and went to see him in person weeks before he passed.

i thought his performance was a little off and he wasn't himself at all. When he was done, he just walked off of the stage. He got a standing ovation, but never returned to acknowledge the audience.

The poor man was probably not feeling well. He sure was funny and hit us to laugh at everyday life

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Perkup — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 22:14:45 GMT

Like many of you I loved the substance of his "messages" but not necessarily the language used to deliver them. I realy liked his airport report.

It's been a long time since I laughed out loud at television. George Carlin always got me laughing, as did Johnny Carson. The only thing I laugh at anyore is the old episodes of The Golden Girls.

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Daysdee — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 22:17:26 GMT

@kivah wrote:
Comedians being funny and making us laugh ---------- that was so long ago.

You are so right! I miss George Carlin too.

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SUHsE — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 22:32:00 GMT

Absolutely loved George. He could get some zingers that totally made you think!

So spot on! More than a comedian, he was a social commentator!

And there were times he made me laugh, till I cried.

RIP George. Thanks for sharing your gift!

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kivah — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 22:37:14 GMT

@Vivian

I totally agree. Sometimes we don't realize how talented, brilliant and entertaining these comedians were - until they're gone. I'm the best audience --- I literally Laugh Out Loud. A number of years ago, I went with a group of people to a comedy club in Ventura, CA. There were several comedians on -- some had performed on tv -- and I didn't realize how Loud I Was Laughing - until I went to the restroom. A woman pointed at me and said, "You have the Best Laugh". I literally laugh til I cry.

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Lapdog — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 22:40:02 GMT

My earliest memory of George is when a neighbor had a tape I listened to. I must have led a sheltered life because the language was more than I had ever experienced.

Later on I thoroughly enjoyed his piece on your "Stuff" and the things you had to take with you.

I also enjoyed his wisdom on many subjects. He is missed for sure.

I hope he and Jonathon Winters and Robin and Sam Kinison and John Candy are having a hilarious time in Heaven.