RIP George Carlin

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  1. rhinomilk

    rhinomilk Vintage

    aw man... super bummed :(
    never got to see him live.. always meant to. was a genious

    A publicist for George Carlin says the legendary comedian has died of heart failure at a hospital in Santa Monica, Calif.

    Jeff Abraham says Carlin went into St. John's Health Center on Sunday afternoon, complaining of chest pain. Carlin died at 5:55 p.m. PDT. He was 71.

    Carlin, who had a history of heart trouble, performed as recently as last weekend at the Orleans Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. It was announced Tuesday that Carlin was being awarded the 11th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

    The dean of counterculture comedians, Carlin constantly pushed the envelop with his jokes, particularly with a routine called "The Seven Words You Can Never Say On TV."
     
  2. twotwelve

    twotwelve Toy Prince

    holy shit! my dad and i just ran to tell each other, what a bummer :cry:
     
  3. AladdinSane

    AladdinSane Addicted

    Goodnight Funnyman.
     
  4. Gizzy

    Gizzy Addicted

    RIP George

    We will never forget your 7 words!
     
  5. Joe

    Joe Die-Cast

    RIP
     
  6. ribbon controller

    ribbon controller S7 Royalty

    pretty sad... :( one of the greats!
     
  7. uub

    uub Toy Prince

    I was fortunate enough to see him years ago. Although I don't have the proper accoutrement I'll always remember that "it's okay to prick your finger but don't finger your prick."

    RIP Mr. Carlin.
     
  8. pickleloaf

    pickleloaf Super Deformed

    Don't sweat the petty things
    and don't pet the sweaty things.
     
  9. selekta_nips

    selekta_nips Post Pimp

    RIP
    saw him live a whole bunch
    he was one funny bastard
    love the tirade he goes through opening and closing a show
     
  10. wizeguy

    wizeguy Side Dealer

    I took my dad to see George Carlin a few years back at the Comedy Store in Hollywood. It was a warm up for his HBO Special, "You are all Diseased"

    This is a great loss to entertainment and the comedy world. R.I.P. You sick clever old bastard!
     
  11. "Pussyfoot.....I love those open toed shoes, you're wearing."

    "Why is it called taking a dump? I don't want to take a dump, I want to leave a dump."

    He was truly an innovator. Heaven is a funnier place now.

    RIP Genius.
     
  12. Leecifer

    Leecifer Side Dealer

    I guess we all gotta go sometime, but that still sucks!!!!!
    Goodbye George and thank you!
     
  13. liquidsky

    liquidsky Vintage

    "Anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac."

    Gonna miss you George...
     
  14. PaulieVinyl

    PaulieVinyl Post Pimp

    One of my very favorites. I'll miss him. Though he had lots of insightful quotes (some which didn't even involve the 7 words) I still love his all purpose cheer:

    Rat shit,
    Bat Shit,
    Dirty ol’ twat
    69 assholes tied in a knot,
    Hooray!
    Lizard shit!
    Fuck!

    Rest In Peace, my favorite fuckin' foulmouth.
     
  15. Pogue

    Pogue Die-Cast

    Saw him with my day when I was about 14 years old, a great show and a great memory.

    RIP
     
  16. purplehaze1091

    purplehaze1091 Toy Prince

    Ive seen a lot of great comedians and I now regret that I cannot say I saw George Carlin before he died. He was a funny man and he played so close to my house more than once, for those who saw him you are truly lucky. He was the man and for anyone who has not and wants a fun fast summer read go pick up "When Will Jesus Bring the PorkChops" its great.
     
  17. Pepperidge Harm

    Pepperidge Harm Toy Prince

    :cry: This is the first public figure that really bummed me out by their passing.
     
  18. rhinomilk

    rhinomilk Vintage

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