I tend to see Frankie Boyle as continuing the Carlin legacy. His commentary is as nihilistic and funny as Carlin's, and he tends to ruffle some feathers in the same way.
If george carlin saw what the world has turned into, he would be rolling in his grave. Everything he talked about has come true and in some cases has become worse.
“Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.” ― George Carlin Have never forgotten this Carlin gem. It helps to explain many things.
If you watch more of George you might discover that he was much more than a comedian. Really an amazingly intelligent philosopher with a wit . Oddly, there isn’t anyone that has come after him with his level of comedic intelligence. Definitely one of a kind . 👍👍👍
Jimmy Dore is often compared to Carlin, and he has been doing takedown of our corrupt politicians and system for the past several years, more than he used to, and is doing actual news to shatter the overwhelming propaganda
Hi Silas! I'm 63 and LOVE George Carlin. I managed to take my father to a live show. He didn't tend to watch comedians, but he laughed until he cried at the show. Me? I've loved him always! Glad to see you checking him out! Yeah, he's not "delicate". If you can't take the truth, don't listen, because he will TELL IT! Thank you for that smile this morning!
George Carlin is always this funny. I'm English and don't always find American comics that funny. But this guy has me laughing my ass off. He strikes me as a very intelligent guy and I love his delivery.
Never heard of this guy? Boy, you in for a treat. He's a No-holds-barred comedian, he would make fun of anyone and everyone. And if he didn't make you laugh, he would make you think, educate you. He was a very smart man. He's the type of comedian who was said a lot of facts, told it like it is and didn't give a rat's ass because he wasn't afraid to speak his mind. And we love him for it 😎
My brother took me to see George Carlin in Atlantic City, N.J. I was so close, I was able to rest my elbow on the stage. Tears ran down my face. One of my best nights ever. Thank you for playing the video. Good times!
I met George in 1986. The first time I talked to him we sat and talked backstage at a show he was doing at Northwestern University for 2 hours. I was struck by how intelligent he was, and also how serious he was. Off stage, he was not a clown, he was a real Thinker. He really hated "stupid" cultural things, and he knew that even though it was the fodder for his comedy, it represented real world issues. He felt tht it was his job to point out our stupidity in a way we would accept. He was brilliant, and he was kind, though many didn't think he was "nice". He wasn't. Being nice, in his mind, was the opposite of being kind. I miss him.
What's so funny is that over 25 years later, what he says here is true today. Carlin was brilliant. I'm so happy you enjoyed watching him! I grew up on him.
Jamestown, New York has the National Comedy center and you will find there the family donated collection of George Carlin comedy notes and material. Huge amount of Comedians shown in this Center including Lucille Ball. Celoron and Jamestown New York is where she came from and is now buried. You can't experience all in one day. George was awesome!
It’s timeless because humans gonna human. Despite our “advances” human nature hasn’t changed much since we crawled out of the ocean or got kicked out of Eden (whichever you prefer to believe). 😉
George Was Truly One Of A Kind & There Will Never Be Another One Like Him..R.I.P. George..Thanks For ALL You Gave Us..Gone But Definitely Not Forgotten.🙏❤️
Carlin will always be considered the master of comedy. I've been a fan of his since the 1970s when I was a child. The man literally taught me how to think outside the box, and how to see what no one else sees. I was first exposed to him at a fairly young age (8 or 9).... and because of the conservative household I lived in, had to keep my fandom of his a secret.
I found out about him somewhere in the 2000s sadly but the good part is I had the exact same world view and ill be the self proclaimed bastard he never thought he had 🤪
Same. I was listening to him on my Mom's 8-track player in our VW Bug in the 70s as a little kid in the backseat. He helped shape my entire worldview. Brilliant.
One of the most prominent figures in the evolution of Comedy. This was a show he was doing much later, but he first became a big sensation in the 70s I believe. His most famous one is called seven dirty words, and it complains about how impossible it is to figure out what you're allowed to say and what you're not allowed to say on the air. And he makes fun of our values about why certain words are bad.
Actually, Carlin got his start in the 1950's and broke out in the 1960's. What happened in the 1970's was he got rid of any and all censorship of his material(his "Seven words you cannot say on television" came out here).
That was the first time you heard George Carlin. How cool to share the moment. Hope you have taken time to see his evolution since this. I rewatch Carlin and never fail to crack up. My first exposure was his 7 Words You Can't Say on TV back in the 70's. This is George's beginning of his crusty stage which I love. I love George in all his phases. Brilliant.
Rogaine is a hair growth product. George is a legend not only has a comedian but has a truth teller, thought to be by many other comedians to be the best by making you laugh while sliding some hard realities in about our world.
Thats most likely because most comics today aren't philosophers that can weave high level intelligence into their comedy. Most "comedy" these days is "shock value" garbage.
@@Atixtasy Yet, they aren't shocking either because political correctness keeps them constantly restrained. They fail in every regard. It's why I rarely bother watching stand-up anymore.
I first learned about George around 8 years old, 1995ish or so. When I listened at that age, I just liked him for the naughty words. It wasnt until a few years later that I actually listened to what he was saying, and it really got me to start thinking critically.
How dare you think critically?! Don't you know that's why they mandated masks for 2 years? 😂😂😂 All cynicism aside, I'm glad you're capable of independent thought!
I found George when I was in my teens back in the late 80s. Absolutely loved him. He was quick witted, intelligent, funny… I loved his views on things and the fact that he wasn’t afraid to say it. The world lost a good one when he passed.
Can you imagine if Carlin was around today? - he's have a field day - it's amazing how Carlin would go on and on for an hour or so - non stop funny - RIP Mr C
All the Trumpies would have their heads spun around. Thinking george was on their side... I'd pay premium to see their dome pieces twirl when he went to town on their orange god.
He is a national icon. When I was a teenager and moving forward from there, he ruled my generations, comedic world. I'm so glad you found him. He's a national treasure, and we miss him.
George Carlin had a long career. He got harsher as he got older. He made lots of shows, but recordings are pretty protected. You may have to look beyond YT to find good recordings of older stuff; he did a bunch of shows for HBO, for instance.
Considering his personality and the times we are talking about, he was probably only getting harsher because he could get away with more as time went. If you look into his history, he had some serious anti-authority tendencies from the beginning. Most likely he was tamer to avoid major legal troubles. And as restrictions loosened, in part because of Carlin himself, he could get away with more.
@@saltyk9869 Yeah, he was always anti-establishment and boundaries did change, but his later scatological lines ("taking a dump in a Wendy's salad bar") weren't funnier or necessary. Sometimes old men get organically crankier and less inhibited.
George was a beast its just realy sad ppl only see it as comedy while he is actually telling the truth and tries to educate ppl through comedy. also George carlin is a good medium to see how smart ppl are who react to his stuff as a lot of times ppl don't laugh at the best jokes cause they don't seem to understand it 🤷♂
@@xejelah yeahhh and I can see gen Z getting confused on the Rogain line too He's not batting 1000 but most of his jokes are and will forever be timeless
I grew up watching George Carlin and he told it like it is. That's what made him so special. He was way ahead of his time. The things he talked about is relevant in today's day and age. He would shit all over the way the world is now. He is missed rest in peace George Carlin 🙏🏻
He speaks to all of us lol He’s outlandish, makes you think… he doesn’t necessarily believe in everything he’s saying. He often contradicts himself in the bit. Most of all, it’s comedy. Don’t take it to heart. Interesting how decades later, it’s still relatable.
I was 17 when George passed away. I grew up listening to the man and he was a huge influence in my life. One of the genuine genius comedians and a legend of the industry.
Hey Silas, you've got to do more Carlin. Highly recommend doing his two religious skits: Religion is BS, and after that one: The 10 Commandments. These two relate to each other. Other skits to put on your list: Euphemisms, Airline Announcements, Dumb Americans, and 7 Words You Can't Say with a much younger George. There are other of his skits to enjoy too.
I wish I could watch George again for the first time. Enjoy it and look back through his catalog. It's amazing. He was a genius with language and observation, but on top of that, he was a philosopher. The best comedians always are in many ways. He was ahead of his time, the things he discussed 30 years ago, still apply today. He's timeless and really one for the ages. I do miss him and find myself often wondering, "I wonder what Carlin would have to say about this?"
As one who cut his teeth as a 14 year-old back in the early 70's on George Carlin's LP (vinyl) comedy albums, I can't recommend it vigorously enough that you (as someone so young as to not have heard of him) that a deep dive is definitely in order! Do check out at least one of his comedy albums. Especially, one out of the 70's or 80's. A taste of what I speak could be 'I Love My Dog', 'Seven Words (you can't say on television)', 'The Hair Piece', 'Welcome to My Job' and 'White Harlem'. It makes me laugh just to think of a few titles here for you! 😏🤣
My favorite part of this video was when his brother came in accidentally, during a recording take, and he had nothing but love for him. People could learn a lot from this young host.
I was lucky enough to see one of George's shows where I live with my father. My dad didn't know I was a huge Carlin fan and had gotten 2 tickets, but the person he was supposed to go with couldn't. Worked out for me! I was in my late teens, early 20's at the time.
George Carlin was less of a comedian and more of a stand-up philosopher. He was never afraid to speak out on the stupidity of humanity and make us laugh at it. We need another like him but I'm afraid that is a lot to hope for. Only one George Carlin. R.I.P. George we miss you!!!
Silas I bought his very 1st album on vinyl in 1967 and bought every record as it came out. Later came 14 HBO Specials leading up to his death in 2008 . I’m sure I saw him most of the 130 times he was on “The Tonight Show” . I got to see him LIVE one time . Yeah man listen to lots of EARLY Carlin LP’s . 👍🎤😂
I've seen him a couple of times over the decades, and he was always the best of time. it was educational comedy. some may now be dated but never wrong. the ten words you can't say was hilarious then but probably nothing much now. i hope you listen to more, he's fun and tickls the cerebrum
George is 💯 percent spot on when talking about boomers…. 😂 some of these entitled jerks keep working their cushy jobs because they get so many perks and won’t retire because they think they get to take it all with them when they die.
George was so great. I saw him around 10 times or so live. One time I was laughing so hard that I almost went into convulsions & had sore ribs after the show! Richard Pryor had the same effect on me when I saw him live. " They " would probably try to cancel George in these times & I do think that he would not even GAF! His observations on humanity & especially Americans were so spot on!
I loved watching you react to this. Carlin was the best! May he rest in peace. He hit people right where they needed to think, that is for sure. He hit the right spot so often, that people wanted to shut him up. Thank God these video's still exist. This reaction got me to subscribe to your channel. Peace, Silas.
I've been listening to George's stuff since 2005. An amazing modern philosopher and comedian that made you think about the world he live in and the life we inhabit.
As a boomer approaching 70, I would advise you to check out more of Carlin's clips. The American Dream and Flying on The Airlines are also good, and just about anything else. He was a genius who was way ahead of his time. He actually started his career in the 50's, when I was just a lad. I beieve not only his subject matter, but his uncanny means of delivery are what made him so good! Check him out and enjoy!
HE WAS THE BEST OF THE BEST OF THE BEST SILAS!!! 😊 TIMING, RHYTHYM, CADENCE AND HE ALWAYS ALWAYS MADE YOU THINK!😊 HIS STUFF WILL ALWAYS BE RELEVANT EVEN 25-30 YEARS AFTER THE FACT! ENJOYYYYYYY!
You def should check out as much as his stuff as possible... best there ever was! There is a fantastic two part documentary done about him recently you should watch called George Carlin American Dream ✌️
No one else is like Carlin. He is the GOAT. Try his bit called The 7 Dirty Words You Can't Say On TV. This bit got him arrested and put in jail! 😮 He took it to the Supreme Court and won the case! 😊
The funny thing is I have a cowboy hat that I wear every day. It belonged to my uncle. No hate to George for that joke. I still laugh my ass off. Then again I worked on a dairy farm for 3 years during high school so I have been a lot closer to cows than the demographic George is talking about.
Imagine what George Carlin would say today if he was alive. It boggles the imagination.
If George was here today he would leave no survivors.
He would say "I tried to tell you"
I tend to see Frankie Boyle as continuing the Carlin legacy. His commentary is as nihilistic and funny as Carlin's, and he tends to ruffle some feathers in the same way.
@@patriciamurfitt4590 I hate to say I told you so but, I told you so.
He wouldn't be allowed to perform.
George Carlin is a national treasure. Even though this routine is 25 years old, it could have been performed yesterday.
True that👍
RiP George.
The fact is that the things he hated most are alive and well. Stupidity and hypocrisy. As long as those remain, his routines will always be relevant.
@markballard9942 Except maybe replace the camcorder with a camera phone
You are a great reactor to this amazing comedy
George straight up told it like it is. I wish he was alive today to rip on today's culture. R.I.P.
Oh my God yah, he would have a heyday with these "woke" snowflakes! 😃
It would be fantastic to listen to George today..lovelovelove ❤️✌🏻🌸
@@suebeawho6537 And he would destroy the right wing white nationalists GOP clowns. He would have a field day destroying the GOP.
If george carlin saw what the world has turned into, he would be rolling in his grave. Everything he talked about has come true and in some cases has become worse.
@@suebeawho6537more like the anti woke nutjobs
“Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.”
― George Carlin Have never forgotten this Carlin gem. It helps to explain many things.
+27 years later and Carlin's jokes still sounds fresh. Amazing!
The toys have changed but not the attachments to them.
For the most part, though "one hour photo finishing" is a bit dated now!
Except for the 1 hour photo finishing.
@@Tubalcain422 Yea, now it is immediate.
Think about his opinions about "problems of modern first world society"
I think he'd find God while still being an atheist and make him laugh
Carlin was ahead of his time. He was brutally honest and it wasn’t for the easily offended. He was the man
Yup
Best comedian ever lived.
George made an art out of being both highly intelligent and cynical, lol.
Except for the camcorder routine. No one could have predicted in the 90s that cell "phones" (really hand held computers) would take over that role.
Cynical or realistic?
@Carson Wentz You can be both, but no doubt, he was a cynical man, especially when he hit his golden years. 🤟😢😅
No he didn't. He was a stand-up comedian, but the art of stand-up comedy was hardly something he invented.
@@grabble7605 ?!? Not the art of stand-up comedy you nutcase. Thats not what was claimed!
If you watch more of George you might discover that he was much more than a comedian. Really an amazingly intelligent philosopher with a wit . Oddly, there isn’t anyone that has come after him with his level of comedic intelligence. Definitely one of a kind . 👍👍👍
Jimmy Dore is often compared to Carlin, and he has been doing takedown of our corrupt politicians and system for the past several years, more than he used to, and is doing actual news to shatter the overwhelming propaganda
I agree.
I agree. Intelligence is why he was so funny.
Now realise this : You were listening to a Voice from over a Quarter of a Century ago! ..... But you felt he was talking to you today!
Hi Silas! I'm 63 and LOVE George Carlin. I managed to take my father to a live show. He didn't tend to watch comedians, but he laughed until he cried at the show. Me? I've loved him always! Glad to see you checking him out! Yeah, he's not "delicate". If you can't take the truth, don't listen, because he will TELL IT! Thank you for that smile this morning!
George Carlin is always this funny. I'm English and don't always find American comics that funny. But this guy has me laughing my ass off. He strikes me as a very intelligent guy and I love his delivery.
His audience was known for their intelligence as well so count yourself in. 😁
@@alienonion4636He is sorely missed.
Never heard of this guy? Boy, you in for a treat. He's a No-holds-barred comedian, he would make fun of anyone and everyone. And if he didn't make you laugh, he would make you think, educate you. He was a very smart man. He's the type of comedian who was said a lot of facts, told it like it is and didn't give a rat's ass because he wasn't afraid to speak his mind. And we love him for it 😎
My brother took me to see George Carlin in Atlantic City, N.J. I was so close, I was able to rest my elbow on the stage. Tears ran down my face. One of my best nights ever. Thank you for playing the video. Good times!
What an incredible experience that had to have been, wow!
I met George in 1986. The first time I talked to him we sat and talked backstage at a show he was doing at Northwestern University for 2 hours. I was struck by how intelligent he was, and also how serious he was. Off stage, he was not a clown, he was a real Thinker. He really hated "stupid" cultural things, and he knew that even though it was the fodder for his comedy, it represented real world issues. He felt tht it was his job to point out our stupidity in a way we would accept. He was brilliant, and he was kind, though many didn't think he was "nice". He wasn't. Being nice, in his mind, was the opposite of being kind. I miss him.
I miss George 😢 Would love to hear what he have to say about the world today.
He’d make us crying of laughter even harder these days 😂
He already covered it.
Or the otherside! Carlin live from heaven, God yuckin it up!
@@kathmahoney1287 Carlin hated religion. Don't shit on him bringing up this crap.
What's so funny is that over 25 years later, what he says here is true today. Carlin was brilliant. I'm so happy you enjoyed watching him! I grew up on him.
Definitely do more George he was way ahead of his time and funny af.
I say he was timeless. Always relevant.
I'm glad to see the young generation watching the genius of George Carlin, he is the best comedian that ever lived! LEGAND!
Your video made my day!! I’m 59 and remember listening to George Carlin on 8 tracks. Take care my friend
71 years old here .... I saw him on Ed Sullivan and the Tonight Show in the 60's!
Jamestown, New York has the National Comedy center and you will find there the family donated collection of George Carlin comedy notes and material. Huge amount of Comedians shown in this Center including Lucille Ball. Celoron and Jamestown New York is where she came from and is now buried. You can't experience all in one day. George was awesome!
George was a unique person. And it's weird how his observational comedy is timeless.
It’s timeless because humans gonna human. Despite our “advances” human nature hasn’t changed much since we crawled out of the ocean or got kicked out of Eden (whichever you prefer to believe). 😉
George was pure genius in his comedy, delivery and gestures. The total package. A funny poet and in my opinion the best comedian ever.
George Carlin- LEGEND!! One of the best to ever do it. You'll never get tired of listening to him- he was simply incredible
George Was Truly One Of A Kind & There Will Never Be Another One Like Him..R.I.P. George..Thanks For ALL You Gave Us..Gone But Definitely Not Forgotten.🙏❤️
Well said and sooooo true
Carlin will always be considered the master of comedy. I've been a fan of his since the 1970s when I was a child. The man literally taught me how to think outside the box, and how to see what no one else sees. I was first exposed to him at a fairly young age (8 or 9).... and because of the conservative household I lived in, had to keep my fandom of his a secret.
I found out about him somewhere in the 2000s sadly but the good part is I had the exact same world view and ill be the self proclaimed bastard he never thought he had 🤪
Me too....a comedian and a philosopher
Same. I was listening to him on my Mom's 8-track player in our VW Bug in the 70s as a little kid in the backseat. He helped shape my entire worldview. Brilliant.
Me Too! everything you said.........
That's sad. I grew up in a conservative household in the '60's-70's and we watched Carlin.
I had the honor of seeing him perform once. Aside from being a legendary comedian, he was as much of a philosopher as well.
One of the most prominent figures in the evolution of Comedy. This was a show he was doing much later, but he first became a big sensation in the 70s I believe. His most famous one is called seven dirty words, and it complains about how impossible it is to figure out what you're allowed to say and what you're not allowed to say on the air. And he makes fun of our values about why certain words are bad.
😮
This comedy bit snowballed into a Supreme Court decision.
Actually, Carlin got his start in the 1950's and broke out in the 1960's. What happened in the 1970's was he got rid of any and all censorship of his material(his "Seven words you cannot say on television" came out here).
@@les4767 that is fascinating to know; that just ramps up my respect for him even more.
That was the first time you heard George Carlin. How cool to share the moment. Hope you have taken time to see his evolution since this. I rewatch Carlin and never fail to crack up. My first exposure was his 7 Words You Can't Say on TV back in the 70's. This is George's beginning of his crusty stage which I love. I love George in all his phases. Brilliant.
George was a genius
Carlin is a genius comedian/philosopher. Definitely check out more of his stuff. His bit on germs is really good, and saving the planet.
Rogaine is a hair growth product. George is a legend not only has a comedian but has a truth teller, thought to be by many other comedians to be the best by making you laugh while sliding some hard realities in about our world.
Interesting to see how Carlin's work is still relevant today especially involving the warnings about government.
Carlin is probably the greatest of all time. Even other comedians deeply respect his work. Nobody today even comes close.
Thats most likely because most comics today aren't philosophers that can weave high level intelligence into their comedy. Most "comedy" these days is "shock value" garbage.
@@Atixtasy Yet, they aren't shocking either because political correctness keeps them constantly restrained. They fail in every regard. It's why I rarely bother watching stand-up anymore.
Bill Hicks was close at the time
He's one of the best ever... near the top of everyone's list.
Carlin NEVER holds back on ANYTHING.
"I feel like he's speaking to me." It seemed to me that many of us felt that way. He was an American treasure. Great video. Thanks.
He was the narrator for Thomas & Friends and was on the original Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.
So many good things. RIP George 🙏
He was also in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. 😉
I first learned about George around 8 years old, 1995ish or so. When I listened at that age, I just liked him for the naughty words.
It wasnt until a few years later that I actually listened to what he was saying, and it really got me to start thinking critically.
How dare you think critically?! Don't you know that's why they mandated masks for 2 years? 😂😂😂 All cynicism aside, I'm glad you're capable of independent thought!
George was absolutely brilliant. Check out as many clips of him as you can. 🙂
I saw him live. He goes on like that for 3 hours and never missed a word. Glad you reacted to and enjoyed him!!
You should watch his take on Religion. So funny!
... And so True
He was ruined because he was raised Catholic.
Love the religion skits... lol 👍🏻👍🏻😉
Glad to see the younger generation discovering one of the best comedians ever. May they remember his lessons and how timeless his jokes truly are.
Silas doesn’t know what a camcorder is 🤣 It’s cell phones now
I found George when I was in my teens back in the late 80s. Absolutely loved him. He was quick witted, intelligent, funny… I loved his views on things and the fact that he wasn’t afraid to say it. The world lost a good one when he passed.
Can you imagine if Carlin was around today? - he's have a field day - it's amazing how Carlin would go on and on for an hour or so - non stop funny - RIP Mr C
All the Trumpies would have their heads spun around. Thinking george was on their side... I'd pay premium to see their dome pieces twirl when he went to town on their orange god.
He is a national icon. When I was a teenager and moving forward from there, he ruled my generations, comedic world. I'm so glad you found him. He's a national treasure, and we miss him.
You should definitely experience more George Carlin.
👍 everyone could benefit from more Carlin.
George broke the mold. My uncle hooked me on him as a teen when I heard "Class Clown" for the first time.
I saw Carlin do his act in person about 40 years ago. He did about 7 HBO specials, of which this is one. You can find a lot of video clips of his act.
Between 1977 and 2008 George did 14 HBO Specials ! 👍🎤😂
@@farmersteve661 I guess I lost count 😊
I was meeting George Carlin in Venice CA, very humble person and smart i like him a lot!!!!
George Carlin had a long career. He got harsher as he got older. He made lots of shows, but recordings are pretty protected. You may have to look beyond YT to find good recordings of older stuff; he did a bunch of shows for HBO, for instance.
Lots of people are reacting to Carlin and it plays straight through!
Considering his personality and the times we are talking about, he was probably only getting harsher because he could get away with more as time went. If you look into his history, he had some serious anti-authority tendencies from the beginning. Most likely he was tamer to avoid major legal troubles. And as restrictions loosened, in part because of Carlin himself, he could get away with more.
@@saltyk9869 Yeah, he was always anti-establishment and boundaries did change, but his later scatological lines ("taking a dump in a Wendy's salad bar") weren't funnier or necessary. Sometimes old men get organically crankier and less inhibited.
I miss that man, grew up listening to him, and he is just so damn hilarious. I must check out his earlier work.
George was a beast its just realy sad ppl only see it as comedy while he is actually telling the truth and tries to educate ppl through comedy. also George carlin is a good medium to see how smart ppl are who react to his stuff as a lot of times ppl don't laugh at the best jokes cause they don't seem to understand it 🤷♂
Some of it's outdated - I'm not sure if this generation even knows what a camcorder is - they seem to think of it as their phone.
@@xejelah yeahhh and I can see gen Z getting confused on the Rogain line too
He's not batting 1000 but most of his jokes are and will forever be timeless
I grew up watching George Carlin and he told it like it is. That's what made him so special. He was way ahead of his time. The things he talked about is relevant in today's day and age. He would shit all over the way the world is now. He is missed rest in peace George Carlin 🙏🏻
He speaks to all of us lol
He’s outlandish, makes you think… he doesn’t necessarily believe in everything he’s saying. He often contradicts himself in the bit. Most of all, it’s comedy. Don’t take it to heart. Interesting how decades later, it’s still relatable.
You will never look at the world the same again ! Congrats !
Carlin was fearless with his rhetoric. One of the best. Top 2 definitely.
Goddamit i'm effing old, when people actually say they never heard of George Carlin!
George Carlin will always be the most respectable comedian there is .
I was 17 when George passed away. I grew up listening to the man and he was a huge influence in my life. One of the genuine genius comedians and a legend of the industry.
George on Saving the Planet 🌎 He was and still is the GOAT of comedy.
Saw him 2x live ini the 80's. He was amazing. RIP - he'd be having a field day with the way culture is currently!
"If voting actually made a difference, it would be made illegal". - George Carlin
Never heard of him?!?!? OMG you are so young! He’s the greatest of all time!
Hey Silas, you've got to do more Carlin. Highly recommend doing his two religious skits: Religion is BS, and after that one: The 10 Commandments. These two relate to each other. Other skits to put on your list: Euphemisms, Airline Announcements, Dumb Americans, and 7 Words You Can't Say with a much younger George. There are other of his skits to enjoy too.
You can't forget Icebox Man and A Place for My Stuff. The first deals with my mother's refrigerator, and the second how my father used to travel.
I wish I could watch George again for the first time. Enjoy it and look back through his catalog. It's amazing. He was a genius with language and observation, but on top of that, he was a philosopher. The best comedians always are in many ways. He was ahead of his time, the things he discussed 30 years ago, still apply today. He's timeless and really one for the ages. I do miss him and find myself often wondering, "I wonder what Carlin would have to say about this?"
I saw him live on stage just before he passed. He always went hard and strong, even to the last days.
As one who cut his teeth as a 14 year-old back in the early 70's on George Carlin's LP (vinyl) comedy albums, I can't recommend it vigorously enough that you (as someone so young as to not have heard of him) that a deep dive is definitely in order! Do check out at least one of his comedy albums. Especially, one out of the 70's or 80's. A taste of what I speak could be 'I Love My Dog', 'Seven Words (you can't say on television)', 'The Hair Piece', 'Welcome to My Job' and 'White Harlem'. It makes me laugh just to think of a few titles here for you! 😏🤣
My favorite part of this video was when his brother came in accidentally, during a recording take, and he had nothing but love for him. People could learn a lot from this young host.
Good noticed and thought
Saw him live about 10 years after this tour. Everything he ever touched or created was top notch. He career was unique!
I was lucky enough to see one of George's shows where I live with my father. My dad didn't know I was a huge Carlin fan and had gotten 2 tickets, but the person he was supposed to go with couldn't. Worked out for me! I was in my late teens, early 20's at the time.
I'm so happy to see younger people discover the genius of George Carlin.
George Carlin was less of a comedian and more of a stand-up philosopher. He was never afraid to speak out on the stupidity of humanity and make us laugh at it. We need another like him but I'm afraid that is a lot to hope for. Only one George Carlin. R.I.P. George we miss you!!!
I had all his records back in the 1970s, he put some great stuff out, The Toledo Window Box was a classic
Silas I bought his very 1st album on vinyl in 1967 and bought every record as it came out. Later came 14 HBO Specials leading up to his death in 2008 . I’m sure I saw him most of the 130 times he was on “The Tonight Show” . I got to see him LIVE one time . Yeah man listen to lots of EARLY Carlin LP’s . 👍🎤😂
I met him once, and he was a really nice down to earth guy in person!
I've seen him a couple of times over the decades, and he was always the best of time. it was educational comedy. some may now be dated but never wrong. the ten words you can't say was hilarious then but probably nothing much now. i hope you listen to more, he's fun and tickls the cerebrum
Carlin is the GOAT of stand up. His Seven Words is top notch.
George is 💯 percent spot on when talking about boomers…. 😂 some of these entitled jerks keep working their cushy jobs because they get so many perks and won’t retire because they think they get to take it all with them when they die.
George was so great. I saw him around 10 times or so live. One time I was laughing so hard that I almost went into convulsions & had sore ribs after the show! Richard Pryor had the same effect on me when I saw him live. " They " would probably try to cancel George in these times & I do think that he would not even GAF! His observations on humanity & especially Americans were so spot on!
I loved watching you react to this. Carlin was the best! May he rest in peace. He hit people right where they needed to think, that is for sure. He hit the right spot so often, that people wanted to shut him up. Thank God these video's still exist. This reaction got me to subscribe to your channel. Peace, Silas.
I've been listening to George's stuff since 2005. An amazing modern philosopher and comedian that made you think about the world he live in and the life we inhabit.
As a boomer approaching 70, I would advise you to check out more of Carlin's clips. The American Dream and Flying on The Airlines are also good, and just about anything else. He was a genius who was way ahead of his time. He actually started his career in the 50's, when I was just a lad. I beieve not only his subject matter, but his uncanny means of delivery are what made him so good! Check him out and enjoy!
He definitely sends you on a roller-coaster of emotional laughter. It's a shame he's gone.
HE WAS THE BEST OF THE BEST OF THE BEST SILAS!!! 😊 TIMING, RHYTHYM, CADENCE AND HE ALWAYS ALWAYS MADE YOU THINK!😊 HIS STUFF WILL ALWAYS BE RELEVANT EVEN 25-30 YEARS AFTER THE FACT! ENJOYYYYYYY!
"I have not heard of this guy, George Carlin..."
OMG. I am old AF.
Love George Carlin
Carlin couldn't cope with how crazy shit is now. His head would explode
We could use someone like him today.
Chappelle is pretty close. Which is why people hate him.
@@saltyk9869 No one can fill Carlin's shoes though.
George is a GENIUS...
You def should check out as much as his stuff as possible... best there ever was! There is a fantastic two part documentary done about him recently you should watch called George Carlin American Dream ✌️
I saw him live back in the day. I also had all of his al ums and his book. Im 67 and still love his stuff.
Stick with him. He'll even educate you a little.
The best comedian to have taken the stage in my lifetime. Always told it like it was regardless of who it upset.
George used to perform in a lot of colleges but with today's generation he wouldn't make it through the front door with all the snowflakes now.
No one else is like Carlin. He is the GOAT. Try his bit called The 7 Dirty Words You Can't Say On TV. This bit got him arrested and put in jail! 😮 He took it to the Supreme Court and won the case! 😊
More George! Lol.
He is always funny AF. Due to your age, you may mot realize that the insight into the future some of his stuff has is wild.
The funny thing is I have a cowboy hat that I wear every day. It belonged to my uncle. No hate to George for that joke. I still laugh my ass off. Then again I worked on a dairy farm for 3 years during high school so I have been a lot closer to cows than the demographic George is talking about.
I was once told by a United States Admiral "Only two kinds of people wear their hats backwards... Catchers and Assholes"