RIP George Carlin - Page 3 - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

Lynnie · 06-23-2008, 06:25 PM

Other than recognizing his name and face, I wasn't really familiar with him at all. But I don't think that's reason enough to not pay my respects to a man who made such a difference in the stand-up world, and made many, many, MANY people laugh.

RIP Carlin

taranchula · 06-23-2008, 07:49 PM

I heard about the news last night, but the reality of the situation didn't really sink in until now.

I keep thinking back to one of my happiest memories in which me and mother went to see his live show at the National Arts Center in Ottawa back in 2002, and let me tell you there was not a single member of the audience which wasn't laughing his or her head off during his entire hour and a half set.

Truly Carlin was the living embodiment of counter-culture and he was taken from us much too soon.

Imaginary Light · 06-24-2008, 06:48 AM

Like Lynnie, I could recognize the man and the name, but was never really familiar with his comedy routines. However, I still think it's incredibly unfortunate that he had to pass so soon.

R.I.P. George Carlin.

cartman414 · 06-24-2008, 07:17 AM

These have been among the worst two weeks in the history of media/entertainment deaths. First Tim Russert, then Stan Winston, and now George Carlin.

The latter two I just missed out on the opportunity to see/meet in person. Stan was at Comic-con last year signing autographs, and George was at a Paley Institute panel last month that was sold out.

BluebottleFlyer · 06-24-2008, 09:32 AM

I've heard his name mentioned many times, but never heard any of his material. I'm sure he was good at what he did though. He'll be missed.

Mr. Marshmallow · 06-24-2008, 01:53 PM

Definitely recommend checking up his material Blue bottle. What made him so amazing was his way of mixing humor with every day things, his observations and understanding of human language and every day things made him not only hilarious to watch but also educational. I learned a great deal of things from him.

Its true he was VERY crude, he has quite a dirty mouth and in truth that's one of the biggest points about him: his tendency to go against the rules and talk about anything no matter how taboo or racy. I have two of his books "Napalm and silly putty" and "When will Jesus bring the pork chops?"

Both are funny as Hell and I definitely recommend checking out at least one of his DVDs. You'll learn and laugh a lot. Even my love for the guy set aside, he really is regarded as one of the legends of comedians. Least I think so anyway and its always a tragedy when a legend leaves us.

Xroc88 · 06-25-2008, 06:11 AM

I bet he is staying with joe pesci now.

R.IP

Ridureyu · 06-26-2008, 04:25 PM

But Joe Pesci's alive...

Jackie Khones · 06-30-2008, 07:38 AM

He's.....He's really gone.

The greatest Comedian to ever live.

I always thought the reason he is funny, he told it like it is.

R.I.P Carlin

L.G. · 07-04-2008, 03:13 PM

And to think, he was also the narrator for a lot of the Thomas the Tank Engine stories. Rest in Peace, sir.

06-23-2008, 06:25 PM	#21
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	Other than recognizing his name and face, I wasn't really familiar with him at all. But I don't think that's reason enough to not pay my respects to a man who made such a difference in the stand-up world, and made many, many, MANY people laugh. RIP Carlin __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave

06-23-2008, 07:49 PM	#22
taranchula Agent: Deep Bloo You guys have your red headed cartoon crushes and I have mine! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Baconland...er I mean Canada. Posts: 2,772	I heard about the news last night, but the reality of the situation didn't really sink in until now. I keep thinking back to one of my happiest memories in which me and mother went to see his live show at the National Arts Center in Ottawa back in 2002, and let me tell you there was not a single member of the audience which wasn't laughing his or her head off during his entire hour and a half set. Truly Carlin was the living embodiment of counter-culture and he was taken from us much too soon. __________________ Founder, Owner, President, Chairman, CEO, CFO and Charter member of the "Never Leave Steve" Fan Club! ~Founded: May 21 2006~

06-24-2008, 06:48 AM	#23
Imaginary Light Princess of Zingapore, Wisconsin Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,746	Like Lynnie, I could recognize the man and the name, but was never really familiar with his comedy routines. However, I still think it's incredibly unfortunate that he had to pass so soon. R.I.P. George Carlin. __________________ Facebook Youtube Instagram

06-24-2008, 07:17 AM	#24
cartman414 At Home Has too much time on his hands. Er, hooves. Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 204	These have been among the worst two weeks in the history of media/entertainment deaths. First Tim Russert, then Stan Winston, and now George Carlin. The latter two I just missed out on the opportunity to see/meet in person. Stan was at Comic-con last year signing autographs, and George was at a Paley Institute panel last month that was sold out. Last edited by cartman414; 06-24-2008 at 07:21 AM.

06-24-2008, 09:32 AM	#25
BluebottleFlyer Foster's Legend Bug/monster/snowman/surfer creator at work Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA (originally from County Durham, UK) Posts: 506	I've heard his name mentioned many times, but never heard any of his material. I'm sure he was good at what he did though. He'll be missed. __________________ "There's no promise of safety on these second-hand wings, but I'm willing to find out what impossible means" ~ "The Melting Point of Wax" - Thrice

06-24-2008, 01:53 PM	#26
Mr. Marshmallow Not-So-Hopeless Romantic Gotta love being in love Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orland Park, IL Posts: 1,924	Definitely recommend checking up his material Blue bottle. What made him so amazing was his way of mixing humor with every day things, his observations and understanding of human language and every day things made him not only hilarious to watch but also educational. I learned a great deal of things from him. Its true he was VERY crude, he has quite a dirty mouth and in truth that's one of the biggest points about him: his tendency to go against the rules and talk about anything no matter how taboo or racy. I have two of his books "Napalm and silly putty" and "When will Jesus bring the pork chops?" Both are funny as Hell and I definitely recommend checking out at least one of his DVDs. You'll learn and laugh a lot. Even my love for the guy set aside, he really is regarded as one of the legends of comedians. Least I think so anyway and its always a tragedy when a legend leaves us. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/BionicSlime http://www.fanfiction.net/~nukem999

06-25-2008, 06:11 AM	#27
Xroc88 At Home Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 206	I bet he is staying with joe pesci now. R.IP

06-26-2008, 04:25 PM	#28
Ridureyu Permanent Resident Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 428	But Joe Pesci's alive... __________________ Last edited by Ridureyu; 06-26-2008 at 04:25 PM.

06-30-2008, 07:38 AM	#29
Jackie Khones Settling In Gotta tie it to the bed post first Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York Posts: 58	He's.....He's really gone. The greatest Comedian to ever live. I always thought the reason he is funny, he told it like it is. R.I.P Carlin

07-04-2008, 03:13 PM	#30
L.G. Melvineer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 177	And to think, he was also the narrator for a lot of the Thomas the Tank Engine stories. Rest in Peace, sir. Last edited by L.G.; 07-04-2008 at 03:15 PM.