I do not own this video. Carlin is funny as hell. Carlin was known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics, religion, psychology, language and taboo subjects. So maybe maybe MAYBE, its not the politicians who suck. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. Add in a bit of effective protest and it might even turn a bit faster.). WHEN THE HEARINGS HAVE CONCLUDED, I WILL MAKE A JUDGMENT OR I MIGHT MAKE AN ASSESSMENT. I dont vote. Now having somewhat successfully established my Press credentials and because you and I have at-least one thing in common which is that all of us deal with language all the time, I thought it might be nice today for me to come to you with some of my language complaints, certainly not to blame them on you, although off-course youre implicated. But he wasn't always a . 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. But really, they're just regurgitating whatever they heard on cable news or read on some clickbait website. And term limits aint gunna do ya any good. Thats right. 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. This is the best we can do, folks. You know what they want? But a comedian has the ability to use their anger and intelligence to refocus and reconstruct their pain into entertainment. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Enjoyed this speech? endstream endobj endobj Well where do people think these politicians come from? New episode of the podcast is terrific. You enjoy yourselves. 192 0 obj They spend billions of dollars every year lobbying, lobbying, to get what they want. They say, Well, if you dont vote you have no right to complain. But wheres the logic in that? And we've only been engaged in heavy industry for a little over two hundred years. So, I know that a little later on this year youre gunna have another one of those really swell presidential elections that you like so much [Bill Clinton v. Bob Dole]. This shit they shuffle around every four years? endobj That's a big activity here in Washington! I on the other hand, who did not vote, WHO DID NOT VOTE. Just a thought.". As I say, they're my work, they're my . They dont fall out of the sky. Youre just gunna wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans [leaders]. The planet is fine. Likethe public. And then, maybe, put down your phone and go have an actual conversation with someone. So my advice is this: put down your phone, go outside, and actually live your life. But I'm sure they will still remove this. Real connection comes from being present with other people, from having meaningful conversations, from doing things together. Are these fucking people kidding me? I, on the other handwho did not votewho did not votewho, 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. You dont. So I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way: on election-day, I-STAY-HOME. I'VE FAITH IN THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM. While you're here, we have a public discord server. 0000003516 00000 n
e d u / e t d / 4 7 1)/Rect[72.0 131.7406 279.0264 143.4594]/StructParent 6/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 54 decision affirmed the government's power to regulate indecent material on the public airwaves. That's the problem in this country too many people getting on with their lives. It will be a lot of fun. FUCK THEM. The table is tilted folks. He missed this one. And of course, they're all looking for that dopamine hit of getting likes and comments from people who agree with them. Not on some social media platform where everyone's shouting into the void.". THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. What's with all the selfies? George Carlin's acerbic wit and profound societal insights were a one time cultural phenomenon. The table has tilted folks. Search. So, the next time you're walking around looking at your phone, tweeting and Instagramming and Facebooking, just remember this: you're not living in the real world, you're living in the digital world. 184 0 obj I'm getting tired of that shit. Thank you. Sure, here's a possible transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Let's talk about social media. 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. Quick Guide. Apparently no one has ever claimed that only a small portion of something (LAUGHS) was blown out of proportion. A clean place to live. Watching the video and reading the transcript are, interestingly, two different experiences. Its never going to get any better, dont look for it, be happy with what youve got. This is said with a straight face although it's obvious of course that the proposition is stated precisely backwards (LAUGHS). To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum, Comedian George Carlins take on The Ten Commandments. Now theres one thing you might have noticed i dont complain about: politicians. But here's the thing, folks. Suddenly we're down to four. Because at the end of the day, social media is just a bunch of zeros and ones floating around in cyberspace. 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! It's like a highlight reel of their fake lives. And besides, all of these sites, they're just an illusion. 0000002288 00000 n
<>/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>> Something is definitely wrong. THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. Most of the images you will find here are available for license or purchase. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. 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 theres a reason. You got people posting pictures of their food, their pets, their vacations. War, disease, death, destruction, hunger, filth, poverty, torture, crime, corruption, and the Ice Capades. In fact, it might be the thing that's making you unhappy. "George Carlin" Scripts.com. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. They should be based on the parents' performance. You got people spouting their opinions left and right, like they're some kind of expert on the subject. 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. We've been here, what, a hundred thousand? We dont have people like that in this country. Thats what the owners count on. Everyone experiences pain, of course. First of all, I can see the sun, okay? Fuck em! All rights reserved. Comedian George Carlin, who died Sunday of heart failure at 71, was known for an act featuring "seven dirty words" that became the focus of a Supreme Court case. They dont care about you at all at all AT ALL. George Carlin returns to the stage in Life is Worth Losing, his 13th live comedy stand-up special, performed at the Beacon Theater in New York City for HBO. It's like a sewer of hate and stupidity. They don't pass through a membrane from another reality. 185 0 obj And they're all looking for that instant gratification of likes and followers, like it's some kind of digital high-five. The Secret News (News ticker sound effect), Type out all lyrics, even repeating song parts like the chorus, Lyrics should be broken down into individual lines. He was born May 12, 1937, in New York City into an Irish Catholic family, but he rejected the faith. [masturbation gestures] It doesnt mean a fucking thing. "We're so self-important. Maher is a liberal who has endorsed at least the last two Democratic presidential candidates. His political commentary was scathing and on par with any of the greats, Pryor, Chappelle, Bruce. 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. 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. If you can afford a donation, it will help Speakola survive and prosper. endobj Everyone experiences pain, of course. 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. He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) 203 0 obj You got people walking around bumping into each other, looking down at their phones, tweeting, Instagramming, Facebooking, like they're all little paparazzi. Oh boy. You don't. You have no choice. And nobody seems to notice. Web. His parents split up when he was an infant because his . But, the Incomplete List highlights his exceptional understanding of, love for, and talent with language, sound, and rythmn. The late George Carlin was a genius with words, a deft dasher of conventional logic, and a master observer (and master-baiter!) I just wanna put this behind me and that's an expression we hear a lot these days in all walks of lives. I have my ideas. Everybody says they suck. And theyre elected by American citizens. everybody complains about politicians. [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. Save the planet, we don't even know how to take care of ourselves yet. Been here four and a half billion years. Then you're just what they're looking for. THINGS ARE MOVING FASTER NOW, MISTAKES WERE MADE. Politicians have traditionally hidden behind three things, the flag, the Bible and children. Carlin left a wealth of social, political, and religious commentaryand most of it was highly critical. Youre just going to wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans. Yeah the public sucks. In this paper, I examine George Carlin's stance on . 160 Copy quote. Another favorite distortion is Public Service. It's just a curated version of ourselves that we want to present to the world. Difference. Hendra, a writer and comedian, talks with Rebecca . This is the kind of shit youd expect from an office temp with a bad attitude. In particular it's fun to listen to Washington talk. And you don't want to spend your real life chasing after digital validation.". Schedule . Retweets do count. I don't words that conceal reality. They don't fall out of the sky. 0000006309 00000 n
Juno3127 10 years ago You couldn't be more wrong. I mean, have you ever looked at people's Facebook or Instagram profiles?