Nobody cares what you had for breakfast, or what your cat did, or what your opinion is on the latest political scandal. Not in the abstract they don't. And that's just sad.". It was during the waning of the Nixon years, where confidence in government was beginning its slide down to the Stygian depths where it rests today; the Vietnam War, and racial unrest, continued to rage on. I don't like euphemisms, or euphemistic language. Shut the fuck up! George Carlin - National Press Club [complete] - YouTube And the worst part is that social media has become a platform for outrage and self-righteousness. This is said with a straight face although it's obvious of course that the proposition is stated precisely backwards (LAUGHS). They are us', Address to Parliament following Christchurch massacre - 2019, Dolores Ibrruri: "No Pasarn!, They shall not pass! [187 0 R 188 0 R 189 0 R 190 0 R 191 0 R 192 0 R 193 0 R] "Now, there's one thing you might have noticed I don't complain about: politicians. Such a nice touch. "Forget the politicians. But here's the thing: social media isn't real life. <<76B7883B53B3B2110A00D082ECFCFC7F>]/Prev 777933>> document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); All photographs on this website (unless otherwise indicated) were created by and are the property of Daniel R. Joder and may not be used for any purpose without permission. This is what we have to offer. Just a thought.". So Ive made what i hope is a more readable version below, so this classic piece of polemical gold can be shared and understood more widely. Apparently no one has ever claimed that only a small portion of something (LAUGHS) was blown out of proportion. Your vote is what determines the direction this Great Ship America will turn. Because the owners, the owners of this country dont want that. 0000002803 00000 n
He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. This is the kind of shit youd expect from an office temp with a bad attitude. They don't fall out of the sky. I still cant find a flaw in it, or anything even exaggerated. But in war times they quickly become, our brave young fighting men and women stationed half way around the world in places whose name's they(POLITICIANS) can't pronounce, wandering if they will ever see their loved ones again. Search. You know what they're interested in? He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects. Everybody complains about politicians. They speak of course with great caution, because they must take care not to actually say anything. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Then share it far and wide with the little green button. 187 0 obj George Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic and author. Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. The shit they shuffle around every four years doesnt mean a fuckin thing. It's our undeniably superior (almost god-like) intelligence that made life difficult for us when we were children. Theyre not interested in that. Add in a bit of effective protest and it might even turn a bit faster.). Good honest hard-working people; white collar, blue collar it doesnt matter what color shirt you have on. As I say, they're my work, they're my play, they're my passion. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. (LAUGHS) And we know this must be true because the next thing we hear from him is: POLITICIAN:I JUST WANNA PUT THIS THING BEHIND ME AND GET ON WITH MY LIFE. George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999. Youre just gunna wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans [leaders]. Carlin took a liberal stance on most things, but generally found politics and politicians corrupt and ridiculous. This legendary rant is even better when read. Global Search Search In. Write your screenplay and focus on the story with many helpful features. 0000001596 00000 n
George Carlin speech at the National Press Club (May 13, 1999) "George Carlin delivered a humorous speech in which he ma Show more Show more George Carlin on Being Arrested for. Do you think its possible that one of these POLITICIANS whose judgment is so poor that he honestly thinks of himself as serving the Nation might occasionally be expected to indulge in little patriotism huh What do you think? Whatever happened WellWell he's about to find out! I don't words that conceal reality. But it's all a facade. It's all just noise. This wiki was last updated on 11 Apr 2012 by: Today we're opening contributions to all readers. He often commented on contemporary political issues in the United States and satirized the excesses of American culture. We're addicted to the attention, the likes, the validation. Speakola is a labour of love and Id be very grateful if you would share, tweet or like it. I mean, have you ever looked at people's Facebook or Instagram profiles? Because at the end of the day, social media is just a bunch of zeros and ones floating around in cyberspace. But I'm sure they will still remove this. 0000015335 00000 n
Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? ,G0p%:::400-: @%L`n((lax@\0eF,q] \ .P+4 d3;P hnN*S fxsH>XDAA#beae:i5rY3h11(31013a_p_&]37CD\&k2N@TD}. endobj endobj Its never going to get any better, dont look for it, be happy with what youve got. These people on social media, they're not your friends. And don't even get me started on the whole idea of 'friends' on social media. And there you have it, a transcript of George Carlin's take on social media. Something is wrong here. The politicians, the celebrities, and the lawyers, and although their level of insincerity is astonishing, it's still kinda fun to hear them talk. Let's all tell each other what we're doing every minute of the day. The only difference is, when I get finished masturbating, Im gunna have a little something to show for it, folks.. Web. You have owners. e d u / e t d)/Rect[230.8867 233.3227 416.9463 245.0414]/StructParent 4/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Because that's where real communication happens, folks. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. All rights reserved. Something is definitely wrong. Fuck hope!. It's supposed to connect you with other people, but it's just a way of avoiding real human contact. You know, those posts that pretend to be modest, but really they're just a way of showing off. No contest. And don't even get me started on Twitter. Difference. And American English is loaded with euphemisms. Theyll get it. (LAUGHS). BUT WHEN I DO, I'LL ADVISE YOU. Trump Follower? So, I know that a little later on this year youre gunna have another one of those really swell presidential elections that you like so much [Bill Clinton v. Bob Dole]. Whenever the issue of term limits comes up, I always tell people the only term limits I'm interested in would be to limit some of the terms used by politicians. George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. Then, as the controversy continues to heat up, he moves to his next level of complaint: POLITICIAN:THE WHOLE THING HAS BEEN BLOWN OUT OF PROPORTION. That's a big activity here in Washington! 188 0 obj The career of comedian George Carlin (1937-2008) spanned five decades, with his first appearance on "The Tonight Show" being in 1962.He was an outspoken, acerbic social critic, and what came out of his mouthcould be shocking or even sometimes vulgar, but often his railings against injustice or stupidity or corruption shone a light on some dark areas as he said things that others would or . Fuck em! POLITICIAN:I ADVISED HIM THAT I HAD MADE A JUDGMENT. George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing - English Transcript v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 54 decision affirmed the government's power to regulate indecent material on the public airwaves. George Carlin The Planet Is Fine transcript | iComedyTV.com Been here four and a half billion years. People are stupid because, well, people are stupid. Subreddit to discuss about ChatGPT. If this is the best God can do, I am not impressed. Fuck hope. This shit they shuffle around every four years? Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. Thats a nice campaign slogan for somebody: The public sucks! 0000008961 00000 n
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TOP 25 QUOTES BY GEORGE CARLIN (of 976) | A-Z Quotes Carlin left a wealth of social, political, and religious commentaryand most of it was highly critical. Maybe something else sucks around here. And of course, they're all looking for that dopamine hit of getting likes and comments from people who agree with them. Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. I recall many years ago, when he was guest-hosting the Tonight show, George Carlin having a somewhat strained political conversation with the comedian Shelley Winters. We could see through the hypocracy and illogic of our parents and teachers, but because of our age and size we couldn't do anything about it. It's like they're part of some kind of digital echo chamber. POLITICIAN:SERVING THE NATION. They dont want people who are smart enough to sit around a kitchen table and think about how badly theyre getting fucked by a system that threw them overboard 30 fucking years ago. You know what they want? I say that where the military is concern the extent of a POLITICIANS insincerity can be measured by how far around the world our soldiers are stationed and whether or not any of them(POLITICIANS) can pronounce it? "Political correctness is America's newest form of intolerance, and it is especially pernicious because it comes disguised as tolerance. Yeah the public sucks. His political commentary was scathing and on par with any of the greats, Pryor, Chappelle, Bruce. Two hundred years versus four and a half billion. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( \n h t t p s : / / d i g i t a l c o m m o n s . (6K"F;nyV-()*bt3QgsX;a\IC'h%7. All day long beating you over the head with their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. Narrow, unenlightened self-interest doesn't impress me. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. Everybody complains about politicians. George Carlin Politicians : Choosing Life or Death in Capitalist America.. George Carlin Politicians youtu.be. %PDF-1.7
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Maybe something else sucks around here like: THE PUBLIC. First of all, its meaningless. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics; one newspaper called Carlin "the dean of counterculture comedians". Some parents deserve respect. Everybody complains about politicians. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[72.0 612.5547 302.8926 625.4453]/StructParent 3/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> But marital fidelity is a good idea, so I suggest we keep the idea and call this commandment "Thou shalt not be unfaithful." A person who routinely spends his days torturing the language complains; POLITICIAN:THEY TWISTED MY WORDS. Then youre just what theyre looking for. And let's not forget about YouTube. It will be a lot of fun. 0000015151 00000 n
Transcribed part of speech begins at 10.33, 13 May 1999, National Press Club, Washington DC, USA. George Carlin does not need my platitudes, but I will still proffer them. But wheres the logic in that? THOU SHALT NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN. Recorded on November 5, 2005, Beacon Theater, New York City, New York. George Carlin. TOUGH DECISIONS like: POLITICIAN (PLANNING):HOW MUCH SOFT MONEY CAN I EXPECT TO COLLECT IN EXCHANGE FOR MY CORE VALUES? All rights reserved. That's always a nice touch, American people. Famous Quotes by George Carlin about Politics. Now normally during peace times the politician would refer to people in the military as: POLITICIAN:OUR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN STATIONED AROUND THE WORLD. "A transcript of George Carlin talking about Social Media" First Response: First Response Certainly! They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? It's like, 'Hey, look at me, I'm having a good time. Bruce Lee was raised Catholic and Buddhist. Well where do people think these politicians come from? A friend is someone who will come over and help you move. for Caitlin & Johnny - 2015, Korey Soderman (via Kyle): 'All our lives I have used my voice to help Korey express his thoughts, so today, like always, I will be my brothers voice' for Kyle and Jess - 2014, Bruce Springsteen: 'They're keepers of some of the most beautiful sonic architecture in rock and roll', Induction U2 into Rock Hall of Fame - 2005, Olivia Colman: 'Done that bit. And you don't want to spend your real life chasing after digital validation.". 191 0 obj And then there's the political posts. Now hes on the side of law and order, jiu jitsu really: POLITICIAN:WE'RE TRYING TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS SO WE CAN GET THE FACTS OUT TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. George Carlin on why he likes disasters and people under pressure, and why the planet is doin' just fine. Well off-course not only is it possible its inevitable and thats when he's at his very best and that's when he trots out the really good stuff. Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? George Carlin Interview Transcription: George Carlin: This is George Carlin. %PDF-1.3 George Carlin: In football, the object is for the quarterback, otherwise known as the field general, to be on target with his aerial assault, riddling the defense by . You know, that thing that's supposed to make us more connected and informed, but really just turns us into a bunch of self-obsessed, attention-seeking, validation-craving zombies. CNN.com - Transcripts Look them in the eye, shake their hand, and share your thoughts and feelings in person. They come from American parents, American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses, American universities, and theyre elected by American citizens. Here it is: Why are there ten? [3], Carlin was equally hard on politics as he was on religion. You're just trying to impress people you don't even know. They [Catholic teachers] would fall back on, Well, its a mystery.[2]. Local elections, special elections, and mid-terms, especially. That's why we need people who can make the TOUGH DECISIONS. There's a whole world out there waiting for you, and it's much more interesting than anything you'll find on social media.". Before his death in June 2008, comedian George Carlin spent 10 years working on a memoir, Last Words, with his longtime friend Tony Hendra. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. (LAUGHS). George Carlin returns to the stage in Life is Worth Losing, his 13th live comedy stand-up special, performed at the Beacon Theater in New York City for HBO. So maybe maybe MAYBE, its not the politicians who suck. You got people posting pictures of their food, their pets, their vacations. Were fucked. We dont have people like that in this country. [Brain Droppings] | C-SPAN.org "Save the trees, save the bees, save the whales, save those snails." Im sure as soon as the election is over your country will improve immediately. Likethe public. The planet is fine. 4 0 obj % They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 175 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> I think what we really need more of is ritual suicide, you know. He was a frequent performer and guest host on The Tonight Show during the three-decade Johnny Carson era, and hosted the first episode of Saturday Night Live in 1975. PDF Not Just A Game Transcript - Media Education Foundation Thats right. Two is all you need, folks. They own everything. We dont have people like that in this country. The stand up comic was an artist who did more than articulate the public's subconscious; he. George Carlin's Wise Words On Politicians - The Photography Blog of endobj You, and I, are not in the big club. They're your contacts. If you are interested in using one of my images for your website, or if you would like a print, please contact me directly (See the Contact tab). As for me, Ill be home on that day, doing essentially the same thing as you. Two reasons I dont vote: first of all, its meaningless. https://www.scripts.com/writer/george_carlin/6024. endobj 4 Mar. The transcripts I could find always sucked. 193 0 obj You know, in the old days, if you wanted to share your opinion with someone, you had to look them in the eye and say it to their face. Montclair State University Digital Commons He often spoke about his youth in Catholic school and, as a result of his particular schools relatively liberal approach to education, he says, he was given the intellectual freedom to eventually reject the faith. Its hard to say if he was a Republican or a Democrat, however, as he refused to vote, considering it pointless because voting, as he said, is the illusion of choice.[4]. And just dumb enough to passively accept all these increasingly shitty jobs with the lower pay, the longer hours, the reduced benefits, the end of overtime and vanishing pension that disappears the minute you go to collect it, and now theyre coming for your Social Security money. ', And let's not forget the humblebrags. Now theres one thing you mighta noticed I dont complain about: politicians. But social media is just a symptom of our narcissistic, attention-deficit culture. Well, where do people think these politicians come from? "We're so self-important. You crowned us', by Toni Morrison - 1988, for Michael Gordon: '13 days ago my Dads big, beautiful, generous heart suddenly stopped beating', by Scott and Sarah Gordon - 2018, Tara Westover: 'Your avatar isn't real, it isn't terribly far from a lie', The Un-Instagrammable Self, Northeastern University - 2019, Tim Minchin: 'Being an artist requires massive reserves of self-belief', WAAPA - 2019, Atul Gawande: 'Curiosity and What Equality Really Means', UCLA Medical School - 2018, Abby Wambach: 'We are the wolves', Barnard College - 2018, Eric Idle: 'America is 300 million people all walking in the same direction, singing 'I Did It My Way'', Whitman College - 2013, Shirley Chisholm: ;America has gone to sleep', Greenfield High School - 1983, Joe Marler: 'Get back on the horse', Harlequins v Bath pre game interview - 2019, Ray Lewis : 'The greatest pain of my life is the reason I'm standing here today', 52 Cards -, Mel Jones: 'If she was Bradman on the field, she was definitely Keith Miller off the field', Betty Wilson's induction into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame - 2017, Jeff Thomson: 'Its all those people that help you as kids', Hall of Fame - 2016, Dan Angelucci: 'The Best (Best Man) Speech of all time', for Don and Katherine - 2019, Hallerman Sisters: 'Oh sister now we have to let you gooooo!' They dont fall out of the sky. The Wealthy the REAL owners! Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! It's clearly a padded list. Theyve long since bought, and paid for the Senate, the Congress, the state houses, the city halls, they got the judges in their back pockets and they own all the big media companies, so they control just about all of the news and information you get to hear. Everyone's taking pictures of themselves, all the time. And just dumb enough to passively accept all these increasingly shitty jobs with the lower pay, the longer hours, the reduced benefits, the end of overtime and vanishing pension that disappears the minute you go to collect it, and now theyre coming for your Social Security money. That's a friend. %%EOF But just as pressure and heat transform coal into diamonds, it's that frustration, social pressure and the heat of anger that transforms us into comedians. They say, Well, if you dont vote you have no right to complain. But wheres the logic in that? They dont fall out of the sky. "No child left behind. m o n t c l a i r . 25l`|xs[e>L;}_}S +Fn-RWErk^7=fa,|~'RsiYK@"4W/:iVDrZWV)^:i\9KnwmVYi5v b^mfYN.[ T*gvIc"f=di^fE)SGO The table is tilted folks. We could see through the hypocracy and illogic of our parents and teachers, but because of our age and size we couldn't do anything about it. 0000004120 00000 n
You enjoy yourselves; itll be a lot of fun. This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. Now theres one thing you might have noticed i dont complain about: politicians. Cause Americans have a lot of trouble dealing with reality. You have no right to complain. But that would be much too direct! So, the next time you're walking around looking at your phone, tweeting and Instagramming and Facebooking, just remember this: you're not living in the real world, you're living in the digital world. Another favorite distortion is Public Service. 184 0 obj While breaking down these claims on political correctness, Carlin implements his own set of values. Full transcript of George Carlin's "Dumb Americans," excerpted from "Life is Worth Losing, his 13th live comedy stand-up special, performed at the Beacon Theatre in New York City for HBO. George Carlin on the language of politics - YouTube
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