A lot of that goes on: QUESTION:SENATOR, HAVE YOU SOLVED THAT PROBLEM?POLITICIAN:WELL, WE'RE MOVING FORWARD ON THAT. (6K"F;nyV-()*bt3QgsX;a\IC'h%7. And they're all looking for that instant gratification of likes and followers, like it's some kind of digital high-five. (LAUGHS). Two reasons. George Carlin does not need my platitudes, but I will still proffer them. 0000002011 00000 n
Pfft! You have owners. George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. And term-limits aint going to do you any good. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. He was regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics of all time. But first thing the next morning, I became a sun-worshipper. ,G0p%:::400-: @%L`n((lax@\0eF,q] \ .P+4 d3;P hnN*S fxsH>XDAA#beae:i5rY3h11(31013a_p_&]37CD\&k2N@TD}. It's a psychologically satisfying number: the top ten; the ten most wanted; the ten best-dressed. endobj To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum, Comedian George Carlins take on The Ten Commandments. This is what we have to offer. 0000005590 00000 n
Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. 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. And the worst part is that social media has become a platform for outrage and self-righteousness. Everybody says they suck. 0000002565 00000 n
everybody complains about politicians. Im sure as soon as the election is over, your country will improve immediately. endobj The late George Carlin was a genius with words, a deft dasher of conventional logic, and a master observer (and master-baiter!) Youre just going to wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans. In this paper, I examine George Carlin's stance on . But it's all a facade. Its a big club, and. I just wanna put this thing behind me and get on with my life (CLAPS, LAUGHS). Were fucked. I'm tired of fucking Earth Day, I'm tired of these self-righteous environmentalists, these white, bourgeois liberals who think the only thing wrong with this country is there aren't enough bicycle paths. Sure, there's some good stuff on there, but it's mostly just people filming themselves doing stupid things and hoping to go viral. Not in the abstract they don't. Write your screenplay and focus on the story with many helpful features. That's always a nice touch, American people. [5] And another one: From the late 1980s, Carlin's routines focused on sociocultural criticism of American society. That somehow we're gonna put in jeopardy this beautiful little blue-green ball that's just a-floatin' around the sun? They dont pass through a membrane from some other reality. It's like we're living in this weird dystopian future where everyone is constantly monitoring each other, waiting for the opportunity to pounce. Theyll get it all from you sooner or later cause they own this fucking place! [/wptabs]. New episode of the podcast is terrific. They are irrelevant. I'M SERVING THE NATION. It's our undeniably superior (almost god-like) intelligence that made life difficult for us when we were children. "Save the trees, save the bees, save the whales, save those snails." Overnight I became a sun-worshipper. And we've only been engaged in heavy industry for a little over two hundred years. The big wealthy business interests that control things and make all the important decisions. People post pictures of themselves and their lives, trying to create a narrative that they're happy, successful, and popular. And it's not just that social media is a distraction from real life, it's also a way of creating a false sense of connection. All rights reserved. Yeah the public sucks. Then share it far and wide with the little green button. POLITICIAN:I ADVISED HIM THAT I HAD MADE A JUDGMENT. I dont vote. 203 0 obj No contest. We dont have people like that in this country. We're not rats', Rectorial address, Glasgow University - 1972, For Geoffrey Tozer: 'I have to say we all let him down', by Paul Keating - 2009, for James Baldwin: 'Jimmy. We're all becoming like Goldfish, swimming around in our own little bowls, looking at the world through a curved piece of glass. Look them in the eye, shake their hand, and share your thoughts and feelings in person. "Political correctness is America's newest form of intolerance, and it is especially pernicious because it comes disguised as tolerance. they're always PROCEEDING or moving forward. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly. And that's just sad.". Then read it again. 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. It's a big club, and you ain't in it. George Carlins daughter, @kelly_carlin, on her first radio show with guest Paul Provenza, talking about this routine. This is the kind of shit youd expect from an office temp with a bad attitude. And of course, they're all looking for that dopamine hit of getting likes and comments from people who agree with them. It would seem to fly in the face of that other rhetorical standby that: POLITICIAN:THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE LOT SMARTER THAN THEY ARE GIVEN CREDIT FOR. George Carlin was one of the most well-known and beloved comedians of all time. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. 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. 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. American stand-up comedian George Carlin is notable for his long-standing popularity from the early 60s up until his death in 2008. And there you have it, a transcript of George Carlin's take on social media. No one has PROBLEMS anymore. Nobody cares what you had for breakfast, or what your cat did, or what your opinion is on the latest political scandal. (Yes, I know, the USS America is a humongous, gargantuan behemoth, and the rudder very, very, very small, but we can still make it sloooowly turn to a certain general heading if we all pile our [intelligent] votes in the wheelhouse. The planet is fine. They speak of course with great caution, because they must take care not to actually say anything. Fuck em! But here's the thing: you don't need social media to be happy. He was raised an Irish Catholic, even an alter boy, and attended a Catholic school until the age of 15, when he dropped out of school.[1]. They don't fall out of the sky. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics; one newspaper called Carlin "the dean of counterculture comedians". 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. The Wealthy the REAL owners! 194 0 obj George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. [masturbation gestures] It doesnt mean a fucking thing. It's like they're saying, 'Look at me, look at me! Did you ever think about the arithmetic? You know what they want? Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time, he was dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians". Video Transcript - In Defense of Politicians (George Carlin, 1996) "Now there's one thing you mighta noticed I don't complain about: politicians. But social media is just a symptom of our narcissistic, attention-deficit culture. Its almost a poetic rap. What's with all the selfies? (But First, Answer Me This). endobj See they dont READ they REVIEW, they dont have OPINIONS they take POSITIONS, and they dont give ADVISE they make RECOMMENDATIONS. Most are only interested in self pleasures and bad habits. It's like a sewer of hate and stupidity. You dont. The more we pointed out the foolishness of our "superiors," the more they kept us down. It's like the Wild West of the internet, but with more trolls. But hey, I guess it's just part of my glamorous jet-setting lifestyle.'. Something is definitely wrong. All day long beating you over the head in their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. So, it may seem like stand-up comedy, but I suspect Carlin is deadly serious. They dont want that! I'm getting tired of that shit. George Carlin: Dumb Americans. And we've all bought into it. Hendra, a writer and comedian, talks with Rebecca . George has been quoted as calling this his favourite HBO special of them all due to its continuous flow-on nature and high standard of writing. They dont care about you at all at all AT ALL. Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc. George Carlin on why he likes disasters and people under pressure, and why the planet is doin' just fine. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. I dont vote. Look, I'm not against technology or communication. Everybody says they suck. Narrow, unenlightened self-interest doesn't impress me. But theres a reason. m o n t c l a i r . It's just a curated version of ourselves that we want to present to the world. This is the best we can do, folks. [wptabtitle]@Shoq[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][twitter-feed username=shoq mode=feed id=323150247956193281][/wptabcontent] POLITICIAN:SERVING THE NATION. 190 0 obj "In America, anyone can become president. [wptabs style=wpui-mre-basic mode=horizontal background=false] In April 2004, he placed second on the Comedy Central list of "Top 10 Comedians of US Audiences".The first of Carlin's 14 stand-up comedy specials for HBO was filmed in 1977. endstream Theyll get it. So my advice is this: put down your phone, go outside, and actually live your life. Im talking about the real owners now, the BIG owners! I'VE FAITH IN THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM. You're just trying to impress people you don't even know. %PDF-1.7
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You voted them in. 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? 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? George Carlin. That's a friend. of American cultural paradoxes. Marc Allan: Oh, okay, good. Nothing wrong with the planet. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. It's like a highlight reel of their fake lives. That's why we need people who can make the TOUGH DECISIONS. Let's all tell each other what we're doing every minute of the day. THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. They don't get any real human contact. But he wasn't always a . They dont fall out of the sky. "Now, there's one thing you might have noticed I don't complain about: politicians. 0000000716 00000 n
The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. His parents split up when he was an infant because his . 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. George Carlin on Voting Transcript Now there's one thing you might have noticed i don't complain about: politicians. Well, not overnight, you cant see the sun at night. 0000003180 00000 n
], Your email address will not be published. Everyone's taking pictures of themselves, all the time. Thats against their interests. This legendary rant is even better when read. Not in the abstract they don't. You got people posting pictures of their food, their pets, their vacations. I mean, why do we need to see some idiot eating Tide pods or jumping off a roof into a pool? Trump Follower? No contest. Because if it is really just the fault of the politicians then where are all the other bright people of conscience? If you have selfish ignorant citizens If you have selfish ignorant citizens, youre going to get selfish ignorant leaders. It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. A friend is someone you can count on. They come from American parents, and American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses, and American universities. endobj Because the owners, the owners of this country dont want that. Its what our system produces. 0000003901 00000 n
I think I have done that bit', BAFTA acceptance, Leading Actress - 2019, Axel Scheffler: 'The book wasn't called 'No Room on the Broom! 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. 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. 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. And don't get me started on the selfies. We invite you and ask you to help us update this wiki by editing it. They are us', Address to Parliament following Christchurch massacre - 2019, Dolores Ibrruri: "No Pasarn!, They shall not pass! George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. In particular it's fun to listen to Washington talk. Besides, there is nothing wrong with the planet. An INITIATIVE is an idea that isn't going anywhere! They're your followers. And then there's the political posts. 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. I don't like euphemisms, or euphemistic language. People trying to make the world save for their Volvos. (LAUGHS). He is mostly non-political except for his involvement with the environmental organization, Greenpeace. The shit they shuffle around every four years doesnt mean a fuckin thing. Better yet, and more ironic, 'THEY TWISTED MY WORDS.' Theres a nice campaign slogan for somebody: the public sucks, fuck hope. But the POLITICIANS, god bless them or something like that, they're are at their most entertaining when they're are in trouble. Fuck hope. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(English Language and Literature Commons)/Rect[137.2383 212.4906 328.3613 224.2094]/StructParent 5/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> xWnF}WDh%&^6F%&T{84e[A0@-3wUr-*l:, XF{HT+T0?LL q8"y1yY0LV"vQ|8:GwPBr,&]Qt7oz5n 0000001936 00000 n
I dont vote. They don't care about the planet. 184 0 obj Marc Allan: Hi. According to Carlin, religion is one of humanitys greatest swindles and created nothing but lies, conflict, and suffering. He pretty much smashed the nail squarely on the head. But that would be much too direct! And American English is loaded with euphemisms. Follow the link for the full transcript, its worth it, but here are a few choice excerpts: When it comes to bullshit, big-time, major league bullshit, you have to stand in awe of the all-time champion of false promises and exaggerated claims, religion. So let me tell you something. % Several reasons. 2023. On Election Day, I stay home. 9 minutes; 13,650 views; May 13, 1999 Cause Americans have a lot of trouble dealing with reality. So, next time you're scrolling through your feeds, ask yourself: 'Is this really connecting me with people, or is it just making me more disconnected and isolated?' But, he is wrong here. endobj 0000000016 00000 n
Nobody seems to care. Been here four and a half billion years. Thank you. This is said with a straight face although it's obvious of course that the proposition is stated precisely backwards (LAUGHS). Nobody cares. Here it is: Why are there ten? (LAUGHS), so instead they ADDRESS the PROBLEM (LAUGHS). He and his "seven dirty words" comedy routine were central to the 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case F.C.C. Ill let Carlin tell you what he thinks. They don't pass through a membrane from "another reality". Besides, environmentalists don't give a shit about the planet. First of all, I can see the sun, okay? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Use the actual ChatGPT bot (not GPT-3 models) for all your conversational needs, Try out the powerful GPT-3 bot (no jailbreaks required for this one), Generate unique and stunning images using our AI art bot, Chat with the BING Chat bot and see what it can come up with (new and improved! Web. And don't even get me started on Twitter. Forget the politicians. <<76B7883B53B3B2110A00D082ECFCFC7F>]/Prev 777933>> 183 0 obj _S@bZ&j{|pQGB0qw_rm+eUr!:J9d j9mLJRL Q3PUn\#MuRJ\ *B6B6x xref It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. They made questioners out of us and they really didnt have any answers. 0000001412 00000 n
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That's because now he's feeling the heat and so as time passes and more evidence comes in he suddenly changes directions and tells us: POLITICIAN:WERE TRYING TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS! I have a problem with the Ten Commandments. So if you are easily offended dont click the link. This wiki was last updated on 11 Apr 2012 by: Today we're opening contributions to all readers. If this is the best God can do, I am not impressed. People are so quick to judge and attack each other over the smallest things. War, disease, death, destruction, hunger, filth, poverty, torture, crime, corruption, and the Ice Capades. This is what we have to offer. And let's not forget about YouTube. endobj This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. Not affiliated with OpenAI. What a great idea. So, I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way. Well, where do people think these politicians come from? George Carlin was an outspoken comic, known for his brash sense of humor, foul language and controversial views on politics, religion and other sensitive subjects. Likethe public. Yes, all the words are quite impolite. 189 0 obj It's supposed to connect you with other people, but it's just a way of avoiding real human contact. GEORGE CARLIN: I want to tell you something about words that I think is important. Politicians have traditionally hidden behind three things, the flag, the Bible and children. This shit they shuffle around every four years? Enjoyed this speech? He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Speakola is a labour of love and Id be very grateful if you would share, tweet or like it. You enjoy yourselves. George Carlin's acerbic wit and profound societal insights were a one time cultural phenomenon. Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? Suddenly we're down to four. You have no right to complain. They own everything. 186 0 obj And the more noise there is, the harder it is to hear anything worth listening to. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. %%EOF Funny, Humor, Beer. Well, if you ask me, it's more like the land of the self-obsessed and the home of the vain. They want obedient workers. Fuck hope! Isnt it a bit ironic, though, that the audience is laughing at all this when, essentially, Carlin is saying to them, directly to their faces, that they are stupid? 187 0 obj I have my ideas. 188 0 obj Never mind the press conferences get the big knife out of the drawer. They don't fall out of the sky. And nobody seems to notice. He said: [There was] a lot of classroom freedomin fact there was so much freedom that by eighth grade, many of us had lost the faith. Its a big club, and you aint in it! George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999. Oh boy. I mean, have you ever looked at people's Facebook or Instagram profiles? Before his death in June 2008, comedian George Carlin spent 10 years working on a memoir, Last Words, with his longtime friend Tony Hendra. 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]. Anthony Hopkins is a pantheist-Catholic-agnostic who believes strongly in God. Here Is What You Support, Stop The Steal! I'm so interesting, I'm so important!'.