George said in an interview with Jon Stewart that comedy timing is no different than writing a song. It's all about cadence and rhythm. If a song is good, you can't help but dance.
He was wrong at times, but not on anything major. Funnily enough, this video is one he is wrong about, "there is no money in fighting homelesness" is blatantly wrong. Solving homelessness, like Finland has for example, is extremely lucrative for the country. Not only does it generate more taxpayers, it dramatically reduces almost all categories of crime, food programs, shelters by removing the motive of despair from people. When you know, that no matter how bad things get, you won't be left homeless, starving or without medical care, the incentive to do something dedperate and illegal vanishes
@@Songfugel George never said there weren't things to do that would solve homelessness. He said nobody would make the effort because there was nothing in it for them. He was talking about the American tendency of declaring war on something and then doing nothing effective but profiting from it. In other words, creating a bureaucracy around something but the goal becomes self-perpetuation of the bureaucracy and the goods and services associated with the bureaucracy, not the actual solving of the problem it was designed to tackle. He is not wrong about homelessness in the United States and Canada. Poverty and homelessness have become institutionalized and the problem has never been solved. Finland tackled things differently but they have a population of less than six million people, the size of a city in the US. Totally different scales and totally different attitudes.
He not only dances, he has actually said it in interviews that his performance and his monologues always have a rythm and a beat to them, like he's singing them. Plus his facial expressions. The things he has spoken about other "comedians" wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole, yet he did , also while doing all that and making you laugh. He was truly an artist, like an Aristophanes of old. GOAT
I know what you mean. 😂 👍 He went to jail a few times for profanity in the 70's and 80's but in the 60's he was jailed for protesting against injustices against others! ❤
I was at university in Brussels when I discovered George Carlin. At the time, we're talking 1996, there was no youtube, so I had to listen to audio clips of his shows. I remember I invited friends over to listen to this guy, who I thougt was so real and funny. I remember having my dorm room at one point filled with 10+ people all sitting and just listening, laughing out loud at his jokes. Good memory ;) I really miss the guy. Thx for not forgetting him! :D
George always spent months choreographing his routine , if you notice with George he pays attention to the slightest of detail and so often a very minor detail has a Huge impact on his delivery
remember a comic talking about Carlin before a show....think was Joe Rogan ran into George backstage at a concert just before a show. And George was in his dressing room pacing back and forth going over his notes and getting ready. Joe said was word for word and timed the same when he was on stage. George always memorised his act, ran with it for a year, then tossed it out and wrote a totally new act every year. It was crafted and polished to the second before he set foot on stage with it. Amazing really when you think about other comics going back to the well for jokes. From the stories I've heard George didn't like to repeat himself but constantly looking at things from a different angle and approach...why I say George is the goat and master of his craft.
My grandmother used to quite profanely rant and rave about two specific wastes of good land and precious water: golf and cemeteries. In both cases, she agreed with Carlin that the land could be better used for housing or public parks, and she also connected high ingrown real estate rates to the enormous amounts of land devoted to golf and dead relatives. She also thought they were enormous wastes of water. Look at places like Arizona and Nevada -- deserts force grilled with golf courses, cemeteries, water fountains, green lawns, etc. our loved ones can be cremated (as she was) and there is no reason our graves and golf courses have to be located in the middle of town on the most scenic property.
In the late 1980s, around the time I graduated from Marquette, I had the "HONOR" of seeing George Carlin perform twice here in Milwaukee. Circa 1987 and 1989. He was brilliant!!!
Carlin, like a dancer had "cadence." He used his body to express what he was trying to say. So, in that aspect, he created his own dance! That is how all dancing moves are made -if you think about it.
There'll never be another George Carlin. When he spoke, he had an uncanny way of fusing topical issues with a comedic spin that would leave you in stitches & everlasting impressions. Your eyes would tear up from laughter & have the same result due to his early passing. Thank you, Uncle George, for not candy coating controversial topics that others wouldn't tackle on & just saying it the way it is. Because of your teachings, we've all developed a little Carlinism in all of us. And we're all better human beings for it.
It's so great to see you & other young people finding & appreciating George Carlin. He is one of a kind, spoke his mind, was brilliant, &, probably one of the greatest losses to this world.
I've watch George Carlin's specials over and over and over again, to the point where I can recite certain bits. Never appreciated how his body matches the rhythm of his speech... Really nice catch.
Fun fact, there are about 15,500 golf courses in the USA. The average golf course is about 150 acres. That's 2,325,000 acres of land...or about 3,632 square miles of land to build on. The largest city in the USA is Sitka Alaska at 2,870 square miles. New York City is only 300 square miles. Are you telling me we don't have enough room for the houseless?
So you are suggesting we pave over 300sq miles of green space that is vitally involved in the process of photosynthesis, absorbs CO2 and gives off oxygen that we breath? Just checking
George was a consummate performer. He rehearsed exhaustively not just his jokes, but his delivery of those jokes. He took everything into account: his physicality, gestures, posture, speech patterns, rhythm, cadence, word choice, alliteration, all of it. And he would fine tune it meticulously until he had it exactly the way he wanted it.
Carlin was definitely a performer. Everyone compliments his smarts and wit (rightfully so) but he was also just a great performer. He was built for the stage 💪🍿
Something that comes to mind on his foot movements, George was a huge fan of Danny Kay as a child. Danny was an actor/singer/dancer sort of like Fred Astaire. As a child, George thought he was going to grow up to be Danny Kay, but instead he wound up in stand up comedy so I wonder if there is some of that childhood dream manifesting itself in his physical performances.
The movement and beat you notice is very much due to him composing his standups as musical performances. That is how he is able to remember and spitball it so fast, each routine is a "song" to him. He explains this in detail in one of his most famous interviews (was it the one by Chris Rock or John Stewart? can't remember anymore)
And nobody releases albums anymore..They release a song. It wasn't that long ago that I was looking forward to an artist coming out with an album. Greetings from an old man of 54 years from Norway.😀
Oh wow! This is great. George had always been great. I'd LOVE to see your reaction to his bit "Balance the budget"! As with most of his bits, you'll be both horrified and educated at the same time....
Nice react! On a serious note, here in Australia the homeless/low income folk do have their own magazine called 'The Big Issue'. It is printed and sponsored by local businesses etc, and is somewhat of a community magazine/newspaper. Homeless and low income earners can register to become a seller. They're given an assigned spot with the local council etc usually near major shopping malls, or transport hubs and the sell the magazine, keeping the proceeds.
@@johndavidson5228 It started in the UK. Just looked up where you can get it now: United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Japan, South Africa, South Korea, Namibia, Kenya, Taiwan and Malawi. Turns out it was originally based on a magazine from the US...
@@brittreacts Definately is - I know one or two people whom have benefitted from it, and used the money from it, and the experience to propel them into a home and a more stable job! Thanks for the reply! Peace!
George ... from his Indian Sargent skit in the 50s... to his 7 words skit... to his death... he WAS THE AMERICAN SOUL! I can still remember laughing to his records in the early 70s!
Astute observation on his body language. The best comics definitely include these as part of the routine. They're every bit as important as the written material, and are rehearsed thoroughly to make them look natural. It's the difference between good and great.
You just broke my brain with the "kick ball chain" thing. I went to America Sings twice, in the 90's and that reminded me of that John Jacobson or whatever the hell his name was that did the choreography tapes for each year. I was the best at pretending to sing there, but the best part was all of the museums and landmarks.
You are absolutely right about his rhythm, movements and meaning. It's all jazz, top to bottom. Loving your input to videos here. You have new subscriber.
I think Britt is right about George's use of rhythm. A big feature of his comedy is when he will launch into a long, complex list of items, and he does so in a very sing-songy, bouncy way. I'm convinced the rhythm is a mnemonic device.
I live across from a military base and I can tell you that it's not pleasant, all times of the night you hear artillery going off. Another thing is that the government took the land that my grandfather and his family owned so that they could add an access road to the base
Thank you for sharing your laughter with the world! 😂 You are gorgeous and funny! I hope you are living the life you deserve! 😊 Love and hugs from Oklahoma Britt. 🤗 ❤
As someone who's been basically homeless since 2015, I can tell you from firsthand experience, that there is no help to overcome it, that's more than a metaphorical bandaid over a gunshot wound. I believe the last stat I heard was it would take $40 billion/ year to eradicate homelessness in this country. We can afford to give $100 billion to Ukraine, and over $800 billion annually to the military industrial complex, but for some reason, flint still doesn't have potable water, and in the 'richest country in the world', there's people under every crumbling bridge and overpass in every city
Regarding George Carlin's dance, I think it's because he's a performer. He once said a lot of things changed for him once he understood he's a performer. So I'm guessing it's just natural to perform the best way he can
Hi Britt, you really should check out his interview he did with Jon Stewart at the American comedy festival. He really hits on a lot of the little things you notice about his stage act. Great reaction
what george did was something akin to being a musician, only he was the instrument he was playing....and yes there is a rythm to expressing the thoughts that flow out.....body movement helps to ground him and what he is saying....also , helps to keep his conscious flow....timing, is everything.....what to say....how long to wait before you say something else, allowing the audience to take in what has been said, think about it, and react.....it is truly a dance....
Yes, Carlin uses his body, vocal tone and expression... He is making a point he believes in, it is not simply commerce in conedy for George, at least I do not think so..
Nice to hear even the younger generation can still find George so good, despite on how "politically incorrect" his stuff would be perceived in conventional medias, he still has huge fanbase on YT. The Kens and Karens of today would surely try to cancel him if he was still doing live. And I bet he wouldn't give a FUCK about em! (also bet you won't put his "seven dirty words" clip on youtube, but hope you'll still enjoy it!) 👍 The FCC "Carlin Warning" for words you can't say got transformed into those YT and social media "policies" everyone complains about today. George Carlin had strong inspiration from everything around him, but it's more about the way he was raised. Reading a lot of classic litterature with his widowed-mom and having a TV (pretty new tech at the time) had him interested by showbuisness and gave plenty of education from a young age. He was an avid reader and kept up with the news and culture for his whole life. Biography mentionned drama school helping him a lot for stage performance and the USAF service being a big part of his anti-establishment views (was court-martialed 3 time and a dishonorable discharge in '57). Living in New York and touring across America must also have provided plenty of situations to get annoyed at people! His whole 40+years career was influenced by all of this to get a style I would call "Profesionnally annoyed philo-observational stand-up" (just to soften the name "Goated Comedian" even more) 😜 He also influenced in turn a whole slew of comedians; Chris Rock, Bill Burr, Louis CK, Jerry Seinfield, Russell Peter, Mitch Hedberg (RIP), Patrice O'Neal (RIP) (to name just a few) all spoked of the influence George Carlin had on them. His passing was a great loss for everyone. Might want to find "Last Words" his auto-biography is excellent. Watching some of his live show captured in his early career, before I was even born (I'm 41) George has been amazing the whole time. Many thanks to all the fans who uploaded what few material could be found and production companies who released his material on disc, dvd so we can still hear him today.
Have you also noticed how in his act he repeats certain phrases--for example, within the first minute, "go play with our toys in the sand". I'm guessing it's the same as his movement, it helps him with his timing and phrasing...
Golf courses uses up a tremendous amount of water. A typical 150-acre golf course uses approximately 200 million gallons of water a year, enough to supply 1,800 residences with 300 GPD of water.
I’m sure you’re right when he rehearses his set he probably moves in specific ways because he would memorize his entire set word for word so if you saw him in NY, LA, or anywhere else it’s the exact same show
George said in an interview with Jon Stewart that comedy timing is no different than writing a song. It's all about cadence and rhythm. If a song is good, you can't help but dance.
George was never wrong. He once came out on stage and just held the microphone and struck various poses and the crowd went wild. Never said a word.
thats hilarious
Really? He was family and I did not know he did that... wish I had seen it!
He was wrong at times, but not on anything major.
Funnily enough, this video is one he is wrong about, "there is no money in fighting homelesness" is blatantly wrong. Solving homelessness, like Finland has for example, is extremely lucrative for the country. Not only does it generate more taxpayers, it dramatically reduces almost all categories of crime, food programs, shelters by removing the motive of despair from people.
When you know, that no matter how bad things get, you won't be left homeless, starving or without medical care, the incentive to do something dedperate and illegal vanishes
@@Songfugel George never said there weren't things to do that would solve homelessness. He said nobody would make the effort because there was nothing in it for them. He was talking about the American tendency of declaring war on something and then doing nothing effective but profiting from it. In other words, creating a bureaucracy around something but the goal becomes self-perpetuation of the bureaucracy and the goods and services associated with the bureaucracy, not the actual solving of the problem it was designed to tackle. He is not wrong about homelessness in the United States and Canada. Poverty and homelessness have become institutionalized and the problem has never been solved. Finland tackled things differently but they have a population of less than six million people, the size of a city in the US. Totally different scales and totally different attitudes.
@@mrscary3105 It was televised, so it may still be available.
June 22nd will be 15 years since we lost George. R.I.P. to the legend.
fuck... coming up on 16 years... actually can't believe it's been that long.
Of course, he would have hated the rest in peace he isn't resting,he is dead. Dead thing can't rest.
George is not dead he just finally was released from this planet. He’s hitting it hard elsewhere
He not only dances, he has actually said it in interviews that his performance and his monologues always have a rythm and a beat to them, like he's singing them. Plus his facial expressions.
The things he has spoken about other "comedians" wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole, yet he did , also while doing all that and making you laugh. He was truly an artist, like an Aristophanes of old. GOAT
I know what you mean. 😂 👍 He went to jail a few times for profanity in the 70's and 80's but in the 60's he was jailed for protesting against injustices against others! ❤
I was at university in Brussels when I discovered George Carlin. At the time, we're talking 1996, there was no youtube, so I had to listen to audio clips of his shows. I remember I invited friends over to listen to this guy, who I thougt was so real and funny. I remember having my dorm room at one point filled with 10+ people all sitting and just listening, laughing out loud at his jokes. Good memory ;)
I really miss the guy. Thx for not forgetting him! :D
George always spent months choreographing his routine , if you notice with George he pays attention to the slightest of detail and so often a very minor detail has a Huge impact on his delivery
He's so right!. R.I.P George.
remember a comic talking about Carlin before a show....think was Joe Rogan ran into George backstage at a concert just before a show. And George was in his dressing room pacing back and forth going over his notes and getting ready. Joe said was word for word and timed the same when he was on stage. George always memorised his act, ran with it for a year, then tossed it out and wrote a totally new act every year. It was crafted and polished to the second before he set foot on stage with it. Amazing really when you think about other comics going back to the well for jokes. From the stories I've heard George didn't like to repeat himself but constantly looking at things from a different angle and approach...why I say George is the goat and master of his craft.
Best there is best there was and the best there ever will be
George put thought into every move, syllable, step and stammer. The man had it down cold!
My grandmother used to quite profanely rant and rave about two specific wastes of good land and precious water: golf and cemeteries. In both cases, she agreed with Carlin that the land could be better used for housing or public parks, and she also connected high ingrown real estate rates to the enormous amounts of land devoted to golf and dead relatives. She also thought they were enormous wastes of water. Look at places like Arizona and Nevada -- deserts force grilled with golf courses, cemeteries, water fountains, green lawns, etc. our loved ones can be cremated (as she was) and there is no reason our graves and golf courses have to be located in the middle of town on the most scenic property.
In the late 1980s, around the time I graduated from Marquette, I had the "HONOR" of seeing George Carlin perform twice here in Milwaukee. Circa 1987 and 1989. He was brilliant!!!
Carlin, like a dancer had "cadence." He used his body to express what he was trying to say. So, in that aspect, he created his own dance! That is how all dancing moves are made -if you think about it.
Spot on!
HE SPEAKS TRUTH TO POWER!!!!!
I could only imagine if George had a podcast today it would be phenomenal
George was a national treasure.
There'll never be another George Carlin. When he spoke, he had an uncanny way of fusing topical issues with a comedic spin that would leave you in stitches & everlasting impressions. Your eyes would tear up from laughter & have the same result due to his early passing. Thank you, Uncle George, for not candy coating controversial topics that others wouldn't tackle on & just saying it the way it is. Because of your teachings, we've all developed a little Carlinism in all of us. And we're all better human beings for it.
Bo Burnham is the Millenial George Carlin
It's so great to see you & other young people finding & appreciating George Carlin. He is one of a kind, spoke his mind, was brilliant, &, probably one of the greatest losses to this world.
George is totally a musician with words and works with rhythm and beat through cadence...
I've watch George Carlin's specials over and over and over again, to the point where I can recite certain bits. Never appreciated how his body matches the rhythm of his speech... Really nice catch.
He was a genius in his field and an anti-corporate, socialist. I wish he was around today to take the shit out of the issues we have now.
I always had a disdain for golf, but I never realized I subconsciously shared George's point of view of the game.
George warned us years ago. A genius
Just brilliant. That was the first piece I ever heard from George Carlin. I was hooked immediately.
Fun fact, there are about 15,500 golf courses in the USA. The average golf course is about 150 acres. That's 2,325,000 acres of land...or about 3,632 square miles of land to build on. The largest city in the USA is Sitka Alaska at 2,870 square miles. New York City is only 300 square miles. Are you telling me we don't have enough room for the houseless?
So you are suggesting we pave over 300sq miles of green space that is vitally involved in the process of photosynthesis, absorbs CO2 and gives off oxygen that we breath? Just checking
George was a consummate performer. He rehearsed exhaustively not just his jokes, but his delivery of those jokes. He took everything into account: his physicality, gestures, posture, speech patterns, rhythm, cadence, word choice, alliteration, all of it. And he would fine tune it meticulously until he had it exactly the way he wanted it.
You hit the nail on the head! George crafted his routine ...like musician writes a song! That's why his routines have a certain rhythm to them!
Carlin was definitely a performer. Everyone compliments his smarts and wit (rightfully so) but he was also just a great performer. He was built for the stage 💪🍿
Something that comes to mind on his foot movements, George was a huge fan of Danny Kay as a child. Danny was an actor/singer/dancer sort of like Fred Astaire. As a child, George thought he was going to grow up to be Danny Kay, but instead he wound up in stand up comedy so I wonder if there is some of that childhood dream manifesting itself in his physical performances.
The movement and beat you notice is very much due to him composing his standups as musical performances. That is how he is able to remember and spitball it so fast, each routine is a "song" to him. He explains this in detail in one of his most famous interviews (was it the one by Chris Rock or John Stewart? can't remember anymore)
He also said it in an interview with Johnny Carson! 😂 ❤ 👍
Carlins relationship with language was his music...and his movements on stage are the dance that goes to the music.
9:56 One of my favourite bits by George. Not because it's one of the funniest, but because I agree with it so wholeheartedly.
George was so ahead of his time. He was a philosopher and a comic.
And nobody releases albums anymore..They release a song. It wasn't that long ago that I was looking forward to an artist coming out with an album. Greetings from an old man of 54 years from Norway.😀
George knows about homelessness. He and his wife lived in their car while he was coming up in comedy. That takes balls.
Oh wow! This is great. George had always been great. I'd LOVE to see your reaction to his bit "Balance the budget"! As with most of his bits, you'll be both horrified and educated at the same time....
I will keep it in mind, thanks!
Nice react! On a serious note, here in Australia the homeless/low income folk do have their own magazine called 'The Big Issue'. It is printed and sponsored by local businesses etc, and is somewhat of a community magazine/newspaper. Homeless and low income earners can register to become a seller. They're given an assigned spot with the local council etc usually near major shopping malls, or transport hubs and the sell the magazine, keeping the proceeds.
I don't know if it's still going on in Tokyo but there was one of the same name when I lived there about four years ago.
@@johndavidson5228
It started in the UK.
Just looked up where you can get it now: United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Japan, South Africa, South Korea, Namibia, Kenya, Taiwan and Malawi.
Turns out it was originally based on a magazine from the US...
that is so interesting! It sounds like a great program!
@@BunniMonster Awesome! I wasn't sure of the history, but do know of it's success here in my home city/country. Thanks for the info BM!
@@brittreacts Definately is - I know one or two people whom have benefitted from it, and used the money from it, and the experience to propel them into a home and a more stable job! Thanks for the reply! Peace!
George always speaking truth! Love your reactions Britt 👵🏼☮️💜
thank you so much!
When George mentioned the part about plowing cemetaries, my jaw just dropped. Only George would get away with something like that. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣
George ... from his Indian Sargent skit in the 50s... to his 7 words skit... to his death... he WAS THE AMERICAN SOUL! I can still remember laughing to his records in the early 70s!
George is always spitting facts.
I am so happy that you have decided to explore George carlin.. truely a mind that should be noted!!! Love you dear, great reactions as always!!! ♥♥
I never noticed his “dance” and have been watching him for years including once live. Now I can’t unsee it…cool!
Astute observation on his body language.
The best comics definitely include these as part of the routine. They're every bit as important as the written material, and are rehearsed thoroughly to make them look natural.
It's the difference between good and great.
Carlin was a GENIUS
_Is_ a genius.
You just broke my brain with the "kick ball chain" thing. I went to America Sings twice, in the 90's and that reminded me of that John Jacobson or whatever the hell his name was that did the choreography tapes for each year.
I was the best at pretending to sing there, but the best part was all of the museums and landmarks.
Let us admire the artist at work R.I.P George Carlin
There would be outrage and I'd love every moment of it.
I was at this HBO special in Manhattan 1992. The shocking part is there were 17 thousand golf courses back then, there's way more now.
“They play because they clear their minds.”
Biologically, so does a swing set.
And a swing set takes up a crapload less of valuable acreage/land.
My boss was Speech Professor focused on Performance...and was so much like Carlin...and yes, there is a "cadence" used👍👍👍
Carlin memorized his act word for word like a play. I bet the physical movement helped him remember his lines.
Epic storytelling and symbolism.
Congratulations on 100k! It’s been great watching your videos over the past couple months!
George is in good company....
Mark Twain's quote -
"Golf is a good walk spoiled"😮😅
Saw George 4 times in concert. Loved each one! The dude was brilliant.
You are absolutely right about his rhythm, movements and meaning. It's all jazz, top to bottom. Loving your input to videos here. You have new subscriber.
I think Britt is right about George's use of rhythm. A big feature of his comedy is when he will launch into a long, complex list of items, and he does so in a very sing-songy, bouncy way. I'm convinced the rhythm is a mnemonic device.
Britt you amaze me on things you pick up on in your reactions 💙
I live across from a military base and I can tell you that it's not pleasant, all times of the night you hear artillery going off. Another thing is that the government took the land that my grandfather and his family owned so that they could add an access road to the base
Thank you for sharing your laughter with the world! 😂 You are gorgeous and funny! I hope you are living the life you deserve! 😊 Love and hugs from Oklahoma Britt. 🤗 ❤
As someone who's been basically homeless since 2015, I can tell you from firsthand experience, that there is no help to overcome it, that's more than a metaphorical bandaid over a gunshot wound. I believe the last stat I heard was it would take $40 billion/ year to eradicate homelessness in this country. We can afford to give $100 billion to Ukraine, and over $800 billion annually to the military industrial complex, but for some reason, flint still doesn't have potable water, and in the 'richest country in the world', there's people under every crumbling bridge and overpass in every city
When the Web first came out in 1992 the only way most of us had to get online was AOL and they had a section for everything. Just like Tiktok.
Regarding George Carlin's dance, I think it's because he's a performer. He once said a lot of things changed for him once he understood he's a performer. So I'm guessing it's just natural to perform the best way he can
Hi Britt, you really should check out his interview he did with Jon Stewart at the American comedy festival. He really hits on a lot of the little things you notice about his stage act. Great reaction
what george did was something akin to being a musician, only he was the instrument he was playing....and yes there is a rythm to expressing the thoughts that flow out.....body movement helps to ground him and what he is saying....also , helps to keep his conscious flow....timing, is everything.....what to say....how long to wait before you say something else, allowing the audience to take in what has been said, think about it, and react.....it is truly a dance....
He's talked about his cadence before. It's like playing music. There's a time and meter to it
Comedians write, and so it makes sense that he moves how he does. He has musicality in him.
Such a beautiful lady.
Peace from Belfast, Ireland. 💚👍
Yes, Carlin uses his body, vocal tone and expression... He is making a point he believes in, it is not simply commerce in conedy for George, at least I do not think so..
I miss G.C. First time i saw his special in the 90s as a teen it was eye opening and brilliant.
Love George. You make it even better
Nice to hear even the younger generation can still find George so good, despite on how "politically incorrect" his stuff would be perceived in conventional medias, he still has huge fanbase on YT.
The Kens and Karens of today would surely try to cancel him if he was still doing live. And I bet he wouldn't give a FUCK about em! (also bet you won't put his "seven dirty words" clip on youtube, but hope you'll still enjoy it!) 👍 The FCC "Carlin Warning" for words you can't say got transformed into those YT and social media "policies" everyone complains about today.
George Carlin had strong inspiration from everything around him, but it's more about the way he was raised. Reading a lot of classic litterature with his widowed-mom and having a TV (pretty new tech at the time) had him interested by showbuisness and gave plenty of education from a young age. He was an avid reader and kept up with the news and culture for his whole life. Biography mentionned drama school helping him a lot for stage performance and the USAF service being a big part of his anti-establishment views (was court-martialed 3 time and a dishonorable discharge in '57).
Living in New York and touring across America must also have provided plenty of situations to get annoyed at people!
His whole 40+years career was influenced by all of this to get a style I would call "Profesionnally annoyed philo-observational stand-up" (just to soften the name "Goated Comedian" even more) 😜
He also influenced in turn a whole slew of comedians; Chris Rock, Bill Burr, Louis CK, Jerry Seinfield, Russell Peter, Mitch Hedberg (RIP), Patrice O'Neal (RIP) (to name just a few) all spoked of the influence George Carlin had on them. His passing was a great loss for everyone. Might want to find "Last Words" his auto-biography is excellent.
Watching some of his live show captured in his early career, before I was even born (I'm 41) George has been amazing the whole time.
Many thanks to all the fans who uploaded what few material could be found and production companies who released his material on disc, dvd so we can still hear him today.
So glad you’re doing this one ❤
George Carlin said that successful routines have a rhythm like a song.
All true, good ideas have too take root on some grassroots level.
Preach Brother George !
Peace ❤
George always hits it on the head.
glad you enjoyed it!
Have you also noticed how in his act he repeats certain phrases--for example, within the first minute, "go play with our toys in the sand". I'm guessing it's the same as his movement, it helps him with his timing and phrasing...
Yes people should look after each other ❤. We spend billions of dollars on nothing. There's plenty of money to help the homeless.
Golf courses uses up a tremendous amount of water. A typical 150-acre golf course uses approximately 200 million gallons of water a year, enough to supply 1,800 residences with 300 GPD of water.
Georges routines were all memorized and timed. Check out " George Carlin Modern man" to see a great example of his memory and timing.
Congrats on 100k!
Thank you so much 😀
In an interview with Jon Stewart, George said that his standups had to flow like music, so I think you’re right that his movement reflects it.
Smartest & GREATEST stand up EVER!!!!!
"Golf is a waste of a good walk." -- Mark Twain.
Golf is actually the hardest sport to play in the world and very expensive
There's always a "war on homelessness", they're just quiet about it because it doesn't involve finding them housing.
The anti-golf course take is the best one I could imagine George having.
Oh yeah. His pace and timing are exhausting.
George used to rehearse to a metronome, so u are on point Britt.
There are over 20,000 registered cemeteries in this just imagine how much land that is.
George was a comedian and a Philosopher
Thanks Britt.Take care.
Love your work. You are a beautiful lady! Inside and out ❤
Not many magazines left. I remember whole shops full of em. I miss that.
I’m sure you’re right when he rehearses his set he probably moves in specific ways because he would memorize his entire set word for word so if you saw him in NY, LA, or anywhere else it’s the exact same show
George would memorize his routine and then go on stage and kill it...
Well Osiyo, I'm glad you learned about the res lately, I'm surprised how many people think the Natives are all gone
I never knew anyone could get so worked up about golf until I saw George talk about it. Lol
We in the UK have a homeless magazine called the "Big Issue" founded in 1991.
George is timeless..."I'll take radiation if I can get a job"