The planet has been here four and a half billion years. So put down your phone, step away from the computer, and go out into the world. Pfft! "A transcript of George Carlin talking about Social Media" First Response: First Response Certainly! George Carlin Scripts Now you can just hide behind a screen and fire off your misspelled, grammatically incorrect rants to thousands of strangers. ', And let's not forget the humblebrags. And we've all bought into it. You voted them in. All day long beating you over the head with their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. You have owners. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. Transcript. If you can afford a donation, it will help Speakola survive and prosper. However, he calls himself an apatheist (meaning that he's an atheist who doesn't care about the topic). People go on there, they play with the animals, they pet them, they feed them, but they don't get any real interaction. You know what they're interested in? Transcribed part of speech begins at 10.33, 13 May 1999, National Press Club, Washington DC, USA. endobj The only part I would take with a block of salt is the last in which he explains why he doesnt vote. Its what our system produces. Fuck hope. However, most of his bile was reserved for conservatives and Republicans. POLITICIAN:HE HASN'T RESPONDED TO MY INITIATIVE. Unless we think of some way to fight back. %PDF-1.3 x\}_nK '!oF+$SW9E fX{]YTUOm9qhSO+_7L|*kqyHUwor}=qgw;WnrG7no8G*w6a2Uq K|CQWO_nT]}wbvASBT=tE.t6C}qC)onmg2uAWq|9xLSg This is the best we can do, folks. "Save the trees, save the bees, save the whales, save those snails." Who Does George Carlin Represent? | by Michael Thompson | Medium George Carlin - Wikipedia As I say, they're my work, they're my . 0000080920 00000 n They got you by the balls. . It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. While you're here, we have a public discord server. Ill let Carlin tell you what he thinks. Then you're just what they're looking for. 0000003901 00000 n Funny, Humor, Beer. Everybodys at the mall scratching his ass, picking his nose, taking out his credit card out of a fannie-pack, and buying a pair of sneakers with lights in them. this is my tribute and way of promoting George Carlin's work. It's our undeniably superior (almost god-like) intelligence that made life difficult for us when we were children. And the greatest arrogance of all: save the planet. POLITICIAN:I ADVISED HIM THAT I HAD MADE A JUDGMENT. We're addicted to the attention, the likes, the validation. 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. Its never going to get any better, dont look for it, be happy with what youve got. The Religion and Political Views of George Carlin - Hollowverse You got people spouting their opinions left and right, like they're some kind of expert on the subject. Thats what the owners count on. Theyll get it all from you sooner or later cause they own this fucking place! Its almost a poetic rap. PDF Not Just A Game Transcript - Media Education Foundation New episode of the podcast is terrific. But social media is just a symptom of our narcissistic, attention-deficit culture. Now, in the interest of logicsomething religion has a really hard time withI'm going to skip around the list a little bit: THOU SHALT NOT STEAL. He often spoke about his youth in Catholic school and, as a result of his particular schools relatively liberal approach to education, he says, he was given the intellectual freedom to eventually reject the faith. Everybody's going to save something now. 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. 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! 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. THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS . Were fucked. You're just trying to impress people you don't even know. Forget the politicians. Everyone experiences pain, of course. Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. Because if its really just the fault of these politicians, then where are all the other bright people of conscience? George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. But in war times they quickly become, our brave young fighting men and women stationed half way around the world in places whose name's they(POLITICIANS) can't pronounce, wandering if they will ever see their loved ones again. THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. Thats against their interests. George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing - English Transcript But here's the thing: you don't need social media to be happy. But he wasn't always a . 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). OR: I WAS QUOTED OUT OF CONTEXT. The politicians are put there to give you the idea you have freedom of choice. Another favorite distortion is Public Service. Youre just gunna wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans [leaders]. I think the list of commandments was deliberately and artificially inflated to get it up to ten. Pfft! 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. I don't words that conceal reality. Add in a bit of effective protest and it might even turn a bit faster.). These people on social media, they're not your friends. e d u / e t d / 4 7 1)/Rect[72.0 131.7406 279.0264 143.4594]/StructParent 6/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Its called the American Dream,because you have to be asleep to believe it. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(digitalcommons@montclair.edu)/Rect[400.0562 72.3516 527.5898 82.8984]/StructParent 7/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj endobj Fuck em! George Carlin on Voting Transcript Now there's one thing you might have noticed i don't complain about: politicians. You enjoy yourselves. He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. So, that I can continue my work in Government. Carlin was not unique in that he saw through the thick layers of societal propaganda and rhetoric that are the source of many of the worlds problemsand let it be known that, despite his liberal stance on most social issues, he would point out their hypocrisies as wellbut he was well-respected and well-spoken enough to have left an impression on American thinking and history. Video Transcript - In Defense of Politicians (George Carlin, 1996) "Now there's one thing you mighta noticed I don't complain about: politicians. they're always PROCEEDING or moving forward. Thats a nice campaign slogan for somebody: The public sucks! I have a problem with the Ten Commandments. This shit they shuffle around every four years? 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. Well, not overnight, you cant see the sun at night. And there you have it, a transcript of George Carlin's take on social media. You have no choice! Theyre not interested in that. 0000002011 00000 n Its a big club, and you aint in it! An INITIATIVE is an idea that isn't going anywhere! (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. Your email address will not be published. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. endobj Your vote is what determines the direction this Great Ship America will turn. Most of the images you will find here are available for license or purchase. Friends? As I say, they're my work, they're my play, they're my passion. It's like they're saying, 'Look at me, look at me! George Carlin. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Youre just going to wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans. Everyone's taking pictures of themselves, all the time. CNN.com - Transcripts I dont vote. You, and I, are not in the big club. I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET. No contest. Its a big club, and. His final HBO special, It's Bad for Ya, was filmed less than four months before his death. 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 dont want that! Because if it is really just the fault of the politicians then where are all the other bright people of conscience? endobj Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! All across this great land of ours, the greatest nation on earth, the greatest nation in the history of the World and in times of military crisis you can be sure that someone in a suit in this town will eventually plant himself in front of a camera and carry on a great deal about the most powerful nation on the face of the earth. Look them in the eye, shake their hand, and share your thoughts and feelings in person. THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. FUCK THEM. Dog, Cat, Thinking. It's a big club, and you ain't in it. 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?' And not that you can help it, I mean the problem is really with the people you cover. 'Look at me, I'm so happy and successful and loved!' 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. You have OWNERS! And that certain sign that things are closing in: POLITICIAN:WHATEVER HAPPENED TO INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY (LAUGHS). hb```b``na` cc`ahd`phQD"#. -{- f1^u0`cp@&CUoM;v> George Carlin: Dumb Americans. 0000004120 00000 n I'VE FAITH IN THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM. TOP 25 QUOTES BY GEORGE CARLIN (of 976) | A-Z Quotes Sure, there's some good stuff on there, but it's mostly just people filming themselves doing stupid things and hoping to go viral. He and his "seven dirty words" comedy routine were central to the 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case F.C.C. % Comedian George Carlin's 'Last Words' - NPR.org Maybe you'll find some of the features useful , Ignore this comment if your post doesn't have a prompt. They're worried that some day in the future, they might be personally inconvenienced. Full transcript of George Carlin's "Dumb Americans," excerpted from "Life is Worth Losing, his 13th live comedy stand-up special, performed at the Beacon Theatre in New York City for HBO. If you have selfish ignorant citizens If you have selfish ignorant citizens, youre going to get selfish ignorant leaders. In fact at this point he might even say: POLITICIAN:I'M WILLING TO TRUST IN THE FAIRNESS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 54 decision affirmed the government's power to regulate indecent material on the public airwaves. Speakola is a labour of love and Id be very grateful if you would share, tweet or like it. 193 0 obj Results like these do not belong on the rsum of a Supreme Being. [5] And another one: Their own habitat. He often commented on contemporary political issues in the United States and satirized the excesses of American culture. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives dont care about you until you reach military age. Cause Americans have a lot of trouble dealing with reality. Two reasons. Because at the end of the day, social media is just a bunch of zeros and ones floating around in cyberspace. What George Carlin Believed About Religion %%EOF Theyll get it all from you sooner or later cause they own this fucking place! Well where do people think these politicians come from? It's just a curated version of ourselves that we want to present to the world. What's with all the selfies? Apparently no one has ever claimed that only a small portion of something (LAUGHS) was blown out of proportion. Quote by George Carlin: "Forget the politicians. The politicians are 0000002288 00000 n He pretty much smashed the nail squarely on the head. Difference. They own everything. The planet is fine. POLITICIAN:SERVING THE NATION. [FINAL NOTE: If you want to dig deeper into Carlins brilliant mind vis--vis comments on politicians and the doublespeak they are prone to use, check out The Consultation Institutes George Carlin on the language of politics. 87 Best George Carlin Quotes On Education, Politics & Life 191 0 obj All rights reserved. George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. They OWN YOU. And don't even get me started on the whole idea of 'friends' on social media. Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? 188 0 obj But it's all a facade. Now theres one thing you might have noticed i dont complain about: politicians. And don't even get me started on Twitter. Juno3127 10 years ago You couldn't be more wrong. BUT WHEN I DO, I'LL ADVISE YOU. 0000002565 00000 n See they don't DECIDE; they DETERMINE. When they're in trouble, their explanations usually begin simply with words like MISS-COMMUNICATION; QUESTION:WHAT DID YOU DO WRONG, SENATOR?POLITICIAN:WELL, IT WAS A MISS-COMMUNICATION. Two reasons I dont vote. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. But first thing the next morning, I became a sun-worshipper. m o n t c l a i r . And they're all looking for that instant gratification of likes and followers, like it's some kind of digital high-five. They are irrelevant. And the problem is, we're comparing our real lives to other people's highlight reels. George Carlin: I'm in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Besides, environmentalists don't give a shit about the planet. From the late 1980s, Carlin's routines focused on sociocultural criticism of American society. endobj Been through all kinds of things worse than us. They want your retirement money. They [Catholic teachers] would fall back on, Well, its a mystery.[2]. 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!' And of course, they're all looking for that dopamine hit of getting likes and comments from people who agree with them. We'll start with the first three, and I'll use the Roman Catholic version because those are the ones I was fed as a little boy. 0000082419 00000 n A friend is someone you can count on. 0000001936 00000 n Subreddit to discuss about ChatGPT. And term-limits aint going to do you any good. CHALLENGES! Im sure as soon as the election is over, your country will improve immediately. They're your followers. 11 Profound Quotes on Politics by George Carlin Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) 0000000016 00000 n George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) e d u / e t d)/Rect[230.8867 233.3227 416.9463 245.0414]/StructParent 4/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> And term limits aint gunna do ya any good. But really, they're just regurgitating whatever they heard on cable news or read on some clickbait website. Marc Allan: Hi. They want your retirement money. Quote by George Carlin: "Now, there's one thing you might have noticed https://www.scripts.com/writer/george_carlin/6024. They dont fall out of the sky. 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. The table has tilted folks. Trump Follower? Everybody says they suck. Maher is a liberal who has endorsed at least the last two Democratic presidential candidates. But the POLITICIANS, god bless them or something like that, they're are at their most entertaining when they're are in trouble. _S@bZ&j{|pQGB0qw_rm+eUr!:J9d j9mLJRL Q3PUn\#MuRJ\ *B6B6x (LAUGHS). Keep 'Em Separated: Remembering George Carlin : NPR You have no right to complain. This is said with a straight face although it's obvious of course that the proposition is stated precisely backwards (LAUGHS). Before his death in June 2008, comedian George Carlin spent 10 years working on a memoir, Last Words, with his longtime friend Tony Hendra. George Carlin Discusses 'Silly Putty and Napalm' Aired June 08, 2001 - 21:00 ET. That somehow we're gonna put in jeopardy this beautiful little blue-green ball that's just a-floatin' around the sun? And then there's the political posts. They're your contacts. Did you ever think about the arithmetic? Are these fucking people kidding me? ], Your email address will not be published. George Carlin was born and raised in Manhattan, New York in 1937 and died in Santa Monica, California in 2008. Theyll get it. 187 0 obj That doesnt help them. And we have the CONCEIT to think that somehow we're a threat? Two reasons. He was regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics of all time. Im talking about the real owners now, the BIG owners! Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? He is mostly non-political except for his involvement with the environmental organization, Greenpeace. Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin's routine about social media: "Social media. From people in all walks of life usually the person in question who has committed some unspeakable act. Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers.

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