This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. George Carlin was one of the most well-known and beloved comedians of all time. Such as the PROCESS: POLITICIAN:WE HAVE TO MOVE THE PROCESS FORWARD SO WE CAN IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THE INITIATIVE IN ORDER TO MEET THESE CHALLENGES. Pfft! Two reasons I dont vote: first of all, its meaningless. Maybe two hundred thousand? Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin's routine about social media: "Social media. POLITICIAN:I ADVISED HIM THAT I HAD MADE A JUDGMENT. for Caitlin & Johnny - 2015, Korey Soderman (via Kyle): 'All our lives I have used my voice to help Korey express his thoughts, so today, like always, I will be my brothers voice' for Kyle and Jess - 2014, Bruce Springsteen: 'They're keepers of some of the most beautiful sonic architecture in rock and roll', Induction U2 into Rock Hall of Fame - 2005, Olivia Colman: 'Done that bit. But the POLITICIANS, god bless them or something like that, they're are at their most entertaining when they're are in trouble. George Carlin: Dumb Americans - The Burning Platform THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. By the way, its the same big club they use to beat you over the head with all day long when they tell you what to believe. Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. Carlin left a wealth of social, political, and religious commentaryand most of it was highly critical. George Carlin - The Ten Commandments | Genius We've been here, what, a hundred thousand? It's like a highlight reel of their fake lives. On Election Day, I stay home. If you have selfish, ignorant citizensif you have selfish, ignorant citizens, youre gunna get selfish, ignorant leaders. 193 0 obj "Forget the politicians. Been through all kinds of things worse than us. Everybody says they suck. But he wasn't always a . See they don't DECIDE; they DETERMINE. They dont fall out of the sky. "In America, anyone can become president. (LAUGHS). No one has PROBLEMS anymore. It's a big club, and you ain't in it. 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. Global Search Search In. Transcript. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( M o n t c l a i r S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y \n D i g i t a l C o m m o n s)/Rect[466.2109 650.625 540.0 669.375]/StructParent 2/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> If you are interested in using one of my images for your website, or if you would like a print, please contact me directly (See the Contact tab). [3], Carlin was equally hard on politics as he was on religion. And the more noise there is, the harder it is to hear anything worth listening to. It goes WAY beyond his famous Seven Words You Cant Say on Television (also classic). STANDS4 LLC, 2023. Maybe something else sucks around here like: THE PUBLIC. Who Does George Carlin Represent? | by Michael Thompson | Medium George Carlin on why he likes disasters and people under pressure, and why the planet is doin' just fine. ,G0p%:::400-: @%L`n((lax@\0eF,q] \ .P+4 d3;P hnN*S fxsH>XDAA#beae:i5rY3h11(31013a_p_&]37CD\&k2N@TD}. Been here four and a half billion years. I don't like euphemisms, or euphemistic language. It's like they're part of some kind of digital echo chamber. You crowned us', by Toni Morrison - 1988, for Michael Gordon: '13 days ago my Dads big, beautiful, generous heart suddenly stopped beating', by Scott and Sarah Gordon - 2018, Tara Westover: 'Your avatar isn't real, it isn't terribly far from a lie', The Un-Instagrammable Self, Northeastern University - 2019, Tim Minchin: 'Being an artist requires massive reserves of self-belief', WAAPA - 2019, Atul Gawande: 'Curiosity and What Equality Really Means', UCLA Medical School - 2018, Abby Wambach: 'We are the wolves', Barnard College - 2018, Eric Idle: 'America is 300 million people all walking in the same direction, singing 'I Did It My Way'', Whitman College - 2013, Shirley Chisholm: ;America has gone to sleep', Greenfield High School - 1983, Joe Marler: 'Get back on the horse', Harlequins v Bath pre game interview - 2019, Ray Lewis : 'The greatest pain of my life is the reason I'm standing here today', 52 Cards -, Mel Jones: 'If she was Bradman on the field, she was definitely Keith Miller off the field', Betty Wilson's induction into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame - 2017, Jeff Thomson: 'Its all those people that help you as kids', Hall of Fame - 2016, Dan Angelucci: 'The Best (Best Man) Speech of all time', for Don and Katherine - 2019, Hallerman Sisters: 'Oh sister now we have to let you gooooo!' (LAUGHS) And we know this must be true because the next thing we hear from him is: POLITICIAN:I JUST WANNA PUT THIS THING BEHIND ME AND GET ON WITH MY LIFE. Theyll get it. WHEN THE HEARINGS HAVE CONCLUDED, I WILL MAKE A JUDGMENT OR I MIGHT MAKE AN ASSESSMENT. Yeah, the public sucks! Two reasons. ), Stay up to date with the latest Digital Ants Network (DAN) versions in our channel, All of these features are available at no cost to you. But really, they're just regurgitating whatever they heard on cable news or read on some clickbait website. Well where do people think these politicians come from? George Carlin: Dumb Americans. Londons Heathrow Airport, November 7, 2018. That's a friend. I know, they say, they say: well if you dont vote you have no right to complain. Everybody says they suck. Moses could have carried them down the hill in his pocket. As long he included one additional commandment: Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love. They should be based on the parents' performance. From the late 1980s, Carlin's routines focused on sociocultural criticism of American society. Who in fact did not even leave the house on election-day, am in no way responsible for what these people have done, and have every RIGHT to complain as loud as I want, about the mess YOU created, that I had nothing to do with. 0000006309 00000 n But, the Incomplete List highlights his exceptional understanding of, love for, and talent with language, sound, and rythmn. 187 0 obj Trump Follower? And don't even get me started on the whole idea of 'friends' on social media. Unless we think of some way to fight back. Dst7cSE99`YpOqBp@&+69ykl95-! Im sure as soon as the election is over your country will improve immediately. Its almost a poetic rap. m o n t c l a i r . To avoid redundancy in the comments section, we kindly ask /u/arkreder to respond to this comment with the prompt you used to generate the output in this post, so that others may also try it out. Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. Better yet, and more ironic, 'THEY TWISTED MY WORDS.' Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. 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. Thank you. You caused the problem. Maher is a liberal who has endorsed at least the last two Democratic presidential candidates. Schedule . Yeah, let's share our every thought and feeling with the entire world, because that's what we need, more information. But I'm sure they will still remove this. They dont fall out of the sky. (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. As a lifelong stand-up comedian, Carlin had a lot of opportunities to speak his mindand religion and politics were two of his favorite subjects. Were fucked. George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. So, it may seem like stand-up comedy, but I suspect Carlin is deadly serious. Im talking about the real owners now, the BIG owners! This is what we have to offer. 189 0 obj You don't. You have no choice. The politicians are put there to give you the idea you have freedom of choice. Good honest hard-working people; white collar, blue collar it doesnt matter what color shirt you have on. To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum, Comedian George Carlins take on The Ten Commandments. The Wealthy the REAL owners! Certainly! 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? Several reasons. It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. They own all the important land. You enjoy yourselves. George Carlin interview from 1989 | The Tapes Archive Podcast Please validate my existence. 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. (CLAPS, LAUGHS). 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! Web. You and I are not in the big club. Do you? Carlin is usually spot on. They say, Well, if you dont vote you have no right to complain. But wheres the logic in that? Sure, here's a sample transcript of George Carlin talking about social media in one of his stand-up routines: "Let's talk about social media for a minute. 0000002565 00000 n 0000015151 00000 n As I say, they're my work, they're my . George Carlin, George Carlin - Euphemisms ', Illustrator of the Year, British Book Awards - 2018, Tina Fey: 'Only in comedy is an obedient white girl from the suburbs a diversity candidate', Kennedy Center Mark Twain Award - 2010, Sacha Baron Cohen: 'Just think what Goebbels might have done with Facebook', Anti Defamation League Leadership Award - 2019, Greta Thunberg: 'How dare you', UN Climate Action Summit - 2019, Charlie Munger: 'The Psychology of Human Misjudgment', Harvard University - 1995, Lawrence O'Donnell: 'The original sin of this country is that we invaders shot and murdered our way across the land killing every Native American that we could', The Last Word, 'Dakota' - 2016. You voted them in. People go on there, they play with the animals, they pet them, they feed them, but they don't get any real interaction. George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999. Transcribed part of speech begins at 10.33, 13 May 1999, National Press Club, Washington DC, USA. `XX /;VU}`M%VO #5Zfb-> This is the best we can do, folks. [5], Conservatives say if you dont give the rich more money, they will lose their incentive to invest. endobj they're always PROCEEDING or moving forward. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. 0000004120 00000 n George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. You have OWNERS! Cause Americans have a lot of trouble dealing with reality. Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! Carlin, for 40-years, was one of the greatest comedians ever. However, most of his bile was reserved for conservatives and Republicans. Obedient workers, people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork. Anthony Hopkins is a pantheist-Catholic-agnostic who believes strongly in God. You know what they're interested in? Never mind the press conferences get the big knife out of the drawer. (LAUGHS). Video Transcript - In Defense of Politicians (George Carlin, 1996) "Now there's one thing you mighta noticed I don't complain about: politicians. <>stream Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. Their own habitat. Theyre not interested in that. Comedian George Carlin addressed members and guests of the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Results like these do not belong on the rsum of a Supreme Being. Difference. BUT WHEN I DO, I'LL ADVISE YOU. George Carlin - Wikipedia Watch on George Carlin: 'Politicians don't actually say things, they INDICATE them', National Press Club - 1999 Transcribed part of speech begins at 10.33 13 May 1999, National Press Club, Washington DC, USA This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. 192 0 obj THINGS ARE MOVING FASTER NOW, MISTAKES WERE MADE. It's all just noise. 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. THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. The planet is fine. Because the owners, the owners of this country dont want that. this is my tribute and way of promoting George Carlin's work. Because if its really just the fault of these politicians, then where are all the other bright people of conscience? Pfft! Everybody says they suck. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( \n h t t p s : / / d i g i t a l c o m m o n s . This wiki was last updated on 11 Apr 2012 by: Today we're opening contributions to all readers. 183 21 Well, if you ask me, it's more like the land of the self-obsessed and the home of the vain. 183 0 obj Michael Cooney was a speechwriter for @, George Carlin: 'Politicians don't actually say things, they INDICATE them', National Press Club - 1999. http://www.ravendevelopers.com/blog/2013/0 Bernie Sanders: 'So the next time you hear me attacked as a socialist, remember this', Georgetown University - 2015, Jimmy Carter: 'The threat is nearly invisible in ordinary ways. Everybodys at the mall, scratchin his ass, pickin his nose, takin his credit card out of his fanny pack and buyin a pair of sneakers with lights in them. The PEOPLE are fucked. Then share it far and wide with the little green button. Required fields are marked *. He spoke about his book "Brain Droppings" and answered questions submitted by the audience. That's a big activity here in Washington! Because at the end of the day, social media is just a bunch of zeros and ones floating around in cyberspace. I show how there is no direct way to escape politicizing . 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]. The game is rigged and nobody seems to notice. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Where you calling from today? Difference. I think I have done that bit', BAFTA acceptance, Leading Actress - 2019, Axel Scheffler: 'The book wasn't called 'No Room on the Broom! Well, we know what they want. "No child left behind. George Carlin on the American Dream (with transcript) The shit they shuffle around every four years doesnt mean a fuckin thing. And so when finally all the facts come out and our subject seems quite guilty he employs that sublime use of the passive voice: POLITICIAN:MISTAKES WERE MADE. It's like they're saying, 'Look at me, look at me! 0000003516 00000 n POLITICIAN:I'M IN PUBLIC SERVICE, I LIKE AMERICA DON'T YOU? Its never going to get any better, dont look for it, be happy with what youve got. They don't get any real human contact. (6K"F;nyV-()*bt3QgsX;a\IC'h%7. Personally, I think we still need to hoist our fannies perpendicular and hike ourselves to the ballet box for all elections. Marc Allan: Hi. The more we pointed out the foolishness of our "superiors," the more they kept us down. 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. endobj Quote by George Carlin: "Now, there's one thing you might have noticed 194 0 obj These are the websites where people go to express themselves, right? It is a crisis of confidence', Crisis of Confidence speech - 1979 , Jon Stewart: "They responded in five seconds", 9-11 first responders, Address to Congress - 2019, Jacinda Ardern: 'They were New Zealanders. Complete biography of George Carlin . Look, I'm not against technology or communication. (LAUGHS). It presents itself as fairness, yet attempts to restrict and control people's language with strict codes and rigid rules. An INITIATIVE is an idea that isn't going anywhere! [wptabtitle]Friends[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][twitter-feed username=shoq mode=search id=323794037750513667][/wptabcontent] This is what we have to offer. They are irrelevant. Youre just gunna wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans [leaders]. I'm so interesting, I'm so important!'. Been through earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, continental drift, solar flares, sun spots, magnetic storms, the magnetic reversal of the poleshundreds of thousands of years of bombardment by comets and asteroids and meteors, worlwide floods, tidal waves, worldwide fires, erosion, cosmic rays, recurring ice agesAnd we think some plastic bags, and some aluminum cans are going to make a difference? Clearly he's preparing us for something (LAUGHS). <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( \n h t t p s : / / d i g i t a l c o m m o n s . I dont vote. And secondly, I dont vote because I believe if you vote you have no right to complain. The planet has been here four and a half billion years. The transcripts I could find always sucked. George Carlin: In football, the object is for the quarterback, otherwise known as the field general, to be on target with his aerial assault, riddling the defense by . %PDF-1.7 % Everyone experiences pain, of course. I'VE FAITH IN THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM. He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects. We're all becoming like Goldfish, swimming around in our own little bowls, looking at the world through a curved piece of glass. 0000002803 00000 n Theyll get it all from you sooner or later cause they own this fucking place! But first thing the next morning, I became a sun-worshipper. I dont vote. It was during the waning of the Nixon years, where confidence in government was beginning its slide down to the Stygian depths where it rests today; the Vietnam War, and racial unrest, continued to rage on. See they dont READ they REVIEW, they dont have OPINIONS they take POSITIONS, and they dont give ADVISE they make RECOMMENDATIONS. They're worried that some day in the future, they might be personally inconvenienced. Quote by George Carlin: "But there's a reason. There - Goodreads If you can afford a donation, it will help Speakola survive and prosper. FUCK THEM. 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?' George Carlin does not need my platitudes, but I will still proffer them. Now hes on the side of law and order, jiu jitsu really: POLITICIAN:WE'RE TRYING TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS SO WE CAN GET THE FACTS OUT TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. Something is wrong here. Anyway enjoy it while it's h. And besides, all of these sites, they're just an illusion. Yeah the public sucks. 203 0 obj This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. 186 0 obj A person who routinely spends his days torturing the language complains; POLITICIAN:THEY TWISTED MY WORDS. They don't pass through a membrane from another reality. And we have the CONCEIT to think that somehow we're a threat? Thats what the owners count on. If it's a really serious matter, they make a JUDGMENT: POLITICIAN: I HAVEN'T MADE A JUDGMENT ON THAT. They don't pass through a membrane from "another reality". CHALLENGES! I think what we really need more of is ritual suicide, you know. Hes right. George Carlin Politicians - YouTube I have a problem with the Ten Commandments. Carlin was brought up Irish Catholic but grew into an outspoken atheist. 0000003180 00000 n Well where do people think these politicians come from? Because that's where real communication happens, folks. 185 0 obj Lee did not involve himself formally in politics, but he was a symbol of diversity and the synthesis of "East" and "West." Look them in the eye, shake their hand, and share your thoughts and feelings in person. George Carlin (1937-2008): Legendary Comedian Challenged Status Quo Quote by George Carlin: "Political correctness is America's newest form 87 Best George Carlin Quotes On Education, Politics & Life Theyll get it. Oh, and I cant finish without recommending the routine Carlin calls his Incomplete List of Impolite Words. What? About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . He is mostly non-political except for his involvement with the environmental organization, Greenpeace. GEORGE CARLIN: I want to tell you something about words that I think is important. Now, folks, a question for you. As for me, Ill be home on that day, doing essentially the same thing as you, the only difference is, when I get finished masturbating, Im going to have a little something to show for it folks. Add in a bit of effective protest and it might even turn a bit faster.). _S@bZ&j{|pQGB0qw_rm+eUr!:J9d j9mLJRL Q3PUn\#MuRJ\ *B6B6x People post pictures of themselves and their lives, trying to create a narrative that they're happy, successful, and popular. 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]. 0000001936 00000 n And theyre elected by American citizens. I dont always agree with everything he says, but I always listen. Just a thought.". And the greatest arrogance of all: save the planet. If you want to make a difference in the world, if you want to connect with people in a meaningful way, put down the phone, step away from the computer, and go have a real conversation with someone. The table is tilted folks. Not in the abstract they don't. [masturbation gestures] It doesnt mean a fucking thing. And term-limits aint going to do you any good.
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