What do you think of George Carlin's death?

Question

He was one of my most favorite comedians....he will be missed.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080623/ap_on_re_us/obit_george_carlin_2

Answer 1

He will deny it.

Answer 2

I'm devastated.  What's more, I'm mystified by people who say, "He was a funny guy."  Personally, I never really saw George Carlin as a comedian.  To me, he was a sort of pop philosopher, the way Bill Hicks was.  If the Matrix was real life, George Carlin would be "the Kid."

Answer 3

I rarely cry when celeb types die...but I sobbed this morning when I heard the news. George was more than a comedian to me and my family. He has always been a huge part of my husband and my relationship (we constantly quote him and leave each other "Carlin" all over the house) He was the person that helped me question this world that we live in. To me he was way more than just a comedian he was a philosopher and a genius. I hope he knows how many people's lives he effected on this earth. Some see him as a guy who tells jokes I see him as a guy who helped me find my way in life. Thank you George. Joe bless you.

Answer 4

I just read the article, man was I shocked to hear that, I was thinking it's gotta be some publicity stunt nah, he couldn't be dead! but, sure enough it's true. He'll be greatly missed. I loved his warped sense of humor. His philosophy on life was awesome. I had to think for a minute after he'd say something and say " You, know I never thought about it that way but, that makes a lot of sense" huh ???? I too shed a tear for him. Thanks for the memories and great laughs George!

Cop didn't see it, I didn't do it! that was in one of his routines. Among so many other memorable observations on so many topics. It's a sadddd day in the comedic world as well as the fans that loved him.

My condolences to his friends/family he touched so many of our lives with his wit/wisdom and my prayers are with you.

Answer 5

See for yourself:

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_qu...

Answer 6

He was witty, profane, irreverant and totally original thinker. Funny guy will be missed.

Answer 7

I didn't know until you said it.  He was a good comedian.  I like this quote of his...

The most unfair thing about life is the way it ends. I mean, life is tough. It takes up a lot of your time. What do you get at the end of it? A Death! What's that, a bonus? I think the life cycle is all backwards. You should die first, get it out of the way. Then you live in an old age home. You get kicked out when you're too young, you get a gold watch, you go to work. You work forty years until you're young enough to enjoy your retirement. You do drugs, alcohol, you party, you get ready for high school. You go to grade school, you become a kid, you play, you have no responsibilities, you become a little baby, you go back into the womb, you spend your last nine months floating...and you finish off as an o****m. -George Carlin

Answer 8

it's sad he was great

Answer 9

Expected but nevertheless sad. God gave him 71 years of grace and George repeatedly said "no". He was to perform here in November but he wasn't in control of that either. I hope his family can at least share fond memories and comfort each other in their loss.

Answer 10

RIP

Answer 11

I am sure he is down there screaming up at us RIP

Answer 12

Very sad. Carlin was my favorite comedian for many years. I just read of his death this morning. George Carlin was one of the best comedians....ever. I missed a chance to see him live on my birthday several years ago. I sure regret that now.

Goodbye George

Answer 13

All I can say is I hope God has more mercy on him, than he had for God.

**Pretty Girl, its amazing that you came to such a interesting conclusion based on one answer. You must be allot of fun at parties. You're very immature, you're mommy probably shouldn't have been letting you listen to GC in the fist place. Now go back to bed sweetie its past your bed time.***

Answer 14

he is now spinning in the "big electron"

Answer 15

“If God had intended us not to m********e he would've made our arms shorter”

Answer 16

i'm shocked to hear that...

he will be missed

Answer 17

I think this is a great loss

so far I have do not know of any comedian

that comes close to his unique views

and those who had the privilege to see him live should consider themselves lucky

my favorite sketch of his was on

saving the planet

RIP

Answer 18

Glad he's gone.

His geriatric diarrhea of the mouth was some real low IQ comedy.

He was very popular with people with crude taste or no class

Answer 19

kwf2006 is an assbag.I wouldn't p**s on him if he were on fire. RIP George you will be missed.

April the Great: I don't think George believed in the invisible man.

Answer 20

he was hilarious....thanks to all the drugs he probly took..rip

Answer 21

Can vegetarians eat animal crackers?

Why do they put Braille on the drive-through bank machines?

How do they get the deer to cross at that yellow road sign?

Is it true that cannibals don’t eat clowns because they taste funny?

What was the best thing before sliced bread?

One nice thing about egotists: they don’t talk about other people.

Does the Little Mermaid wear an algebra?

Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery?

How is it possible to have a civil war?

If God dropped acid, would he see people?

If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do the rest drown too?

If you ate pasta and antipasti, would you still be hungry?

If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?

Whose cruel idea was it for the word “Lisp” to have a “S” in it?

Why are hemorrhoids called “hemorrhoids” instead of “assteroids”?

Why is it called tourist season if we can’t shoot at them?

Why is the alphabet in that order? Is it because of that song?

Where are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?

If the “black box” flight recorder is never damaged during a plane crash, why isn’t the whole d**n airplane made out of that ****?

Never raise your hands to your kids. It leaves your groin unprotected.

I’m not into working out. My philosophy is no pain, no pain.

I’m in shape. Round is a shape.

I’m desperately trying to figure out why Kamikaze pilots wore helmets.

Do illiterate people get the full effect of alphabet soup?

I’ve always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific.

Ever notice when you blow in a dog’s face he gets mad at you, but when you take him in a car he sticks his head out the window?

Ever notice that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, but anyone going faster than you is a maniac?

You have to stay in shape. My mother started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She’s 97 now and we have no idea where she is.

I have six locks on my door, all in a row. When I go out, I lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three of them.

One out of every three Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of two of your best friends. If they are OK, then it must be you.

Answer 22

RIP....cannot say if i even knew him......or care much...other than him being a fellow human....

Answer 23

He was one in a million.  One of the best.

What a wonderful legacy that man leaves.  RIP.

Answer 24

I heard about George Carlin's death very early this morning on the radio.  It was a complete shock to hear that one of the world's most beloved comedians has died of heart failure at the young age of 71.  George Carlin was a wonderful, intelligent, and beautiful man with an amazing combined talent of both acting and comedy.  He will be forever sorely missed.