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fresnelly · 06-23-2008, 04:59 PM

Thanks Shauk. I was wondering if he did any bits on death.

I suppose it's both a blessing and a curse for him that he's going to miss out on the upcoming election.

RetroGunslinger · 06-23-2008, 05:30 PM

You mean to tell me that asshole isn't going to be doing anymore comedy specials? What a selfish prick!

ottopilot · 06-23-2008, 08:00 PM

George Carlin is the only story-teller/social-commentator I've witnessed that (IMO) may be comparable to someone like Mark Twain. I'm lucky to have seen him live and to have enjoyed his art for most of my life. Amazing.

MSD · 06-23-2008, 09:43 PM

Shit, he was here just a minute ago. At least we have a guy at work who looks and sounds like George Carlin with a dirty mouth and an off-color sense of humor.

Hain · 06-24-2008, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ottopilot

George Carlin is the only story-teller/social-commentator I've witnessed that (IMO) may be comparable to someone like Mark Twain. I'm lucky to have seen him live and to have enjoyed his art for most of my life. Amazing.

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View: [ANCHOR]George Carlin becomes first posthumous Mark Twain honoree[/ANCHOR] (link)
Source: Reuters (http://www.reuters.com)

Abstract: "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts said on Monday it would go ahead with plans to present its Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to the late George Carlin, making him the first comedian so honored posthumously."

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George Carlin becomes first posthumous Mark Twain honoree
Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:42am EDT
by Reuters/Nielsen
from Reuters, http://www.reuters.com

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts said on Monday it would go ahead with plans to present its Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to the late George Carlin, making him the first comedian so honored posthumously.

Carlin, the counter-culture figure famed for his provocative stand-up routines on such subjects as profanity, drugs and the demise of humankind, died on Sunday at age 71 after complaining of heart problems earlier in the day.

The Kennedy Center had only announced days before that Carlin was selected as the 11th recipient of its prestigious Mark Twain award, an honor bestowed annually at a black-tie gala televised on the Public Broadcasting Service network PBS.

"He was thrilled that he was chosen ... and today was the day we were supposed to talk on the phone about potential guests," said Mark Krantz, an executive producer of the show. "So he was very much into it and was already agreeing to do some press, and we were getting ready to get the nuts and bolts worked out when this terrible thing happened."

After consulting with Carlin's family and PBS, the Kennedy Center decided to go forward with the ceremony as scheduled on November 10. The show, taped at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., will air on PBS at a date to be announced.

Last year's honoree was actor-comedian Billy Crystal. The first in 1998, was Richard Pryor, the only other recipient who is now deceased. Others have included Whoopi Goldberg, Lily Tomlin, Bob Newhart, Steve Martin, playwright Neil Simon and "Saturday Night Live" producer Lorne Michaels.

For Carlin's ceremony, producers will stick with the usual format described by Krantz as "a funny celebration of a career," with friends and peers telling stories and anecdotes and introducing clips of his work.

"He has a 50-year career to look back on," Krantz said. "He was the first host of 'Saturday Night Live.' He did 130 Johnny Carson shows, he did 13 or more HBO specials, he's won four Grammys."

The Mark Twain prize is named for the 19th-century novelist, essayist and humorist whose given name was Samuel Clemens, author of such classics as "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."

Contrary to Carlin's cantankerous stage persona, Krantz said the comedian was a "nice guy, and very Mark Twain-like in his observations."

Go to George Carlin becomes first posthumous Mark Twain honoree from Reuters, http://www.reuters.com.This post was created with FASS.

Cynthetiq · 06-24-2008, 07:37 AM

and those that have never seen him perform, or those that enjoyed his performances...

get the opportunity to watch them

I have to clear up space on the Tivo for this...

Ourcrazymodern? · 06-24-2008, 08:06 AM

Seven words:

May I please come with you, George?

ring · 06-24-2008, 08:08 AM

"Swimming isn't a sport.
Swimming is a way to keep from drowning.
That's just common sense."

J.C. J.C...won't you smile at me...

ottopilot · 06-24-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Hain

Mark Twain award

well that's strange... just saw the article this morning. He deserves it.

Hain · 06-24-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ottopilot

well that's strange... just saw the article this morning. He deserves it.

He sure does. I thought it was so funny to read you say that then immediately read that article in my RSS.

ring · 06-24-2008, 01:27 PM

Napalm and Sillyputty will be under my pillow tonight.

Miss Mango · 06-26-2008, 05:54 AM

I cant believe these people!

Guess whos picketing George carlins funeral?

http://www.godhatesfags.com/written/...in-in-hell.pdf

Baraka_Guru · 06-26-2008, 06:11 AM

Are these people any more than the human equivalent of gnats?

Cynthetiq · 06-26-2008, 06:44 AM

I guess they didn't watch any of the HBO2 shows last night....

BadNick · 06-26-2008, 06:48 AM

George once said:

In the Bullshit Department, a businessman can’t hold a candle to a clergyman. ‘Cause I gotta tell you the truth, folks. When it comes to bullshit, big-time, major league bullshit, you have to stand in awe of the all-time champion of false promises and exaggerated claims, religion. No contest. No contest. Religion. Religion easily has the greatest bullshit story ever told. Think about it. Religion has actually convinced people that there’s an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of ten things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these ten things, he has a special place, full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish, where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry forever and ever ’til the end of time!

But He loves you. He loves you, and He needs money! He always needs money! He’s all-powerful, all-perfect, all-knowing, and all-wise, somehow just can’t handle money! Religion takes in billions of dollars, they pay no taxes, and they always need a little more. Now, you talk about a good bullshit story.
Holy Shit!

Tully Mars · 06-26-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss Mango

I cant believe these people!

Guess whos picketing George carlins funeral?

http://www.godhatesfags.com/written/...in-in-hell.pdf

These people are the lowest fucking form of human... wait... I can't even use the term "human" when describing my thoughts of them. These fucking low life, scum sucking, waste of fucking space, vermin make me almost rethink my position on the death penalty... almost. The shit they're shoving down the throats of their own children is fucking criminal, IMO.

I'll bet George would love the fact they hate him, bet he'd consider it an honor.

Just thinking about them makes me need a shower.

Sion · 06-26-2008, 08:29 AM

"the obscene potty-mouth skeptic, agnostic, and profane atheist"

can one be an agnostic and an atheist at the same time?

and skepticism is sinful? I guess the next time I receive an unsolicited email from a Nigerian looking to quietly move a large sum of money, I should just believe it and do what they want...?

"We will picket George Carlin's funeral."

yeah, I notice they didn't have the balls to take on George while he was still alive. Cowards.

Cynthetiq · 06-26-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Sion

can one be an agnostic and an atheist at the same time?

Okay that's comedy cold right there...

Willravel · 06-26-2008, 08:34 AM

I still think Westboro is trying to goad people into bombing them so they can play the victim card. The problem, of course, is that the people who are so offended by the church are good, moral people who wouldn't do such a thing.

So they'll continue behaving like a delusional cult and people will continue to be frustrated when they read about Westboro in the news, and then forget all about them 5 minutes later. As it should be.

Hain · 06-26-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sion

yeah, I notice they didn't have the balls to take on George while he was still alive. Cowards.

That's because George would gather more of a crowd than them.

And Tully, these people are human, just ignorant and intolerant beyond belief. Their lives are pathetic, and that is that. They will go forth from this life having accomplished nothing, but think they did everything. Ignore them when you can, and it all gets wiped away in time.

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Originally Posted by Willravel

So they'll continue behaving like a delusional cult and people will continue to be frustrated when they read about Westboro in the news, and then forget all about them 5 minutes later. As it should be.

Well put.

Tully Mars · 06-26-2008, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Hain

And Tully, these people are human, just ignorant and intolerant beyond belief. Their lives are pathetic, and that is that. They will go forth from this life having accomplished nothing, but think they did everything. Ignore them when you can, and it all gets wiped away in time.

I know you're right. They just make me fucking ill. I guess I let them make me ill, so some must be on me. I saw a news piece one night showing them teach their children to hate, since then I have trouble seeing them as even human.

Tophat665 · 06-26-2008, 09:01 AM

You know, Carlin would probably have a hoot and a half if someone accidentally ran the lot of them over with a schoolbus full of Nuns. Just saying.

Tully Mars · 06-26-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Tophat665

You know, Carlin would probably have a hoot and a half if someone accidentally ran the lot of them over with a schoolbus full of Nuns. Just saying.

With extra bonus points if Bill Maher were driving.

Hain · 06-26-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tully Mars

With extra bonus points if Bill Maher were driving.

With his film crew to catch footage for his new documentary. It would all have to either be an accident/act of God, though.

Lord works in mysterious ways...

Crack · 06-26-2008, 10:24 AM

Look, I know we didn't want him to die, but picketing his funeral isn't going to bring him back...

Cynthetiq · 06-26-2008, 12:16 PM

Carlin on his obituary

livevideoguy · 06-26-2008, 04:50 PM

That man had some of the best material ever. He will be missed.

06-23-2008, 04:59 PM	#41 (permalink)
fresnelly Functionally Appropriate Location: Toronto	Thanks Shauk. I was wondering if he did any bits on death. I suppose it's both a blessing and a curse for him that he's going to miss out on the upcoming election. __________________ Building an artificial intelligence that appreciates Mozart is easy. Building an A.I. that appreciates a theme restaurant is the real challenge - Kit Roebuck - Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life

06-23-2008, 05:30 PM	#42 (permalink)
RetroGunslinger eats puppies and shits rainbows Location: An Area of Space Occupied by a Population, SC, USA	You mean to tell me that asshole isn't going to be doing anymore comedy specials? What a selfish prick! __________________ It's a rare pleasure in this world to get your mind fucked. Usually it's just foreplay. M.B. Keene

06-24-2008, 07:37 AM	#46 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	and those that have never seen him perform, or those that enjoyed his performances... get the opportunity to watch them I have to clear up space on the Tivo for this... __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

06-24-2008, 08:06 AM	#47 (permalink)
Ourcrazymodern? still, wondering. Location: South Minneapolis, somewhere near the gorgeous gorge	Seven words: May I please come with you, George? __________________ BE JUST AND FEAR NOT

06-26-2008, 05:54 AM	#52 (permalink)
Miss Mango Psycho	I cant believe these people! Guess whos picketing George carlins funeral? http://www.godhatesfags.com/written/...in-in-hell.pdf Last edited by Miss Mango; 06-26-2008 at 06:00 AM..

06-23-2008, 08:00 PM	#43 (permalink)
ottopilot let me be clear Location: Waddy Peytona	George Carlin is the only story-teller/social-commentator I've witnessed that (IMO) may be comparable to someone like Mark Twain. I'm lucky to have seen him live and to have enjoyed his art for most of my life. Amazing.

06-23-2008, 09:43 PM	#44 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	Shit, he was here just a minute ago. At least we have a guy at work who looks and sounds like George Carlin with a dirty mouth and an off-color sense of humor.

06-24-2008, 08:08 AM	#48 (permalink)
ring ░ Location: ❤	"Swimming isn't a sport. Swimming is a way to keep from drowning. That's just common sense." J.C. J.C...won't you smile at me...

06-24-2008, 01:27 PM	#51 (permalink)
ring ░ Location: ❤	Napalm and Sillyputty will be under my pillow tonight.

06-26-2008, 06:11 AM	#53 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru warrior bodhisattva Super Moderator Location: East-central Canada	Are these people any more than the human equivalent of gnats? __________________ Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

06-26-2008, 06:44 AM	#54 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	I guess they didn't watch any of the HBO2 shows last night.... __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

06-26-2008, 06:48 AM	#55 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	George once said: In the Bullshit Department, a businessman can’t hold a candle to a clergyman. ‘Cause I gotta tell you the truth, folks. When it comes to bullshit, big-time, major league bullshit, you have to stand in awe of the all-time champion of false promises and exaggerated claims, religion. No contest. No contest. Religion. Religion easily has the greatest bullshit story ever told. Think about it. Religion has actually convinced people that there’s an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of ten things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these ten things, he has a special place, full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish, where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry forever and ever ’til the end of time! But He loves you. He loves you, and He needs money! He always needs money! He’s all-powerful, all-perfect, all-knowing, and all-wise, somehow just can’t handle money! Religion takes in billions of dollars, they pay no taxes, and they always need a little more. Now, you talk about a good bullshit story. Holy Shit!

06-26-2008, 08:29 AM	#57 (permalink)
Sion Dumb all over...a little ugly on the side Location: In the room where the giant fire puffer works, and the torture never stops.	"the obscene potty-mouth skeptic, agnostic, and profane atheist" can one be an agnostic and an atheist at the same time? and skepticism is sinful? I guess the next time I receive an unsolicited email from a Nigerian looking to quietly move a large sum of money, I should just believe it and do what they want...? "We will picket George Carlin's funeral." yeah, I notice they didn't have the balls to take on George while he was still alive. Cowards. __________________ He's the best, of course, of all the worst. Some wrong been done, he done it first. -fz I jus' want ta thank you...falettinme...be mice elf...agin... Last edited by Sion; 06-26-2008 at 08:31 AM..

06-26-2008, 08:34 AM	#59 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	I still think Westboro is trying to goad people into bombing them so they can play the victim card. The problem, of course, is that the people who are so offended by the church are good, moral people who wouldn't do such a thing. So they'll continue behaving like a delusional cult and people will continue to be frustrated when they read about Westboro in the news, and then forget all about them 5 minutes later. As it should be.

06-26-2008, 09:01 AM	#62 (permalink)
Tophat665 Minion of the scaléd ones Location: Northeast Jesusland	You know, Carlin would probably have a hoot and a half if someone accidentally ran the lot of them over with a schoolbus full of Nuns. Just saying. __________________ Light a man a fire, and he will be warm while it burns. Set a man on fire, and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

06-26-2008, 10:24 AM	#65 (permalink)
Crack Misanthropic Location: Ohio! yay!	Look, I know we didn't want him to die, but picketing his funeral isn't going to bring him back... __________________ Crack, you and I are long overdue for a vicious bout of mansex. ~Halx

06-26-2008, 12:16 PM	#66 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	Carlin on his obituary __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

06-26-2008, 04:50 PM	#67 (permalink)
livevideoguy Upright	That man had some of the best material ever. He will be missed.