American Reacting to Dumb Americans | George Carlin

[@markcox731]

20 years later it still holds true , Except the Real Owners are standing on the stage with the Politicians.

[@sunshynff]

Huh??

[@BTAColorado]

@@sunshynff Oh don't feign ignorance. The Oligarchs sat in the front row.

[@markcox731]

@@sunshynff Exactly his point , these Rich C-Suckers will be there while people stay Willfully Ignorant

[@myownchannel247]

Carlin would’ve been funnier if he wasn’t so shy and just told us how he really feels, said no one ever 😂

[@James-iu2km]

Not gonna lie, you genuinely had me in the first half. seriously felt some of my mind starting to gear up to be like "What the ever loving Fu--- Oooohh... LMAO"

[@OldDirtyDragon420]

Carlin didn't say anything about religion in this clip. He did mention "critical thinking", and you went right to prayer and astral projection? Interesting.

[@James-iu2km]

"My thoughts exactly. Also when she was listing the "Different things you could believe in" I was waiting to see how she addressed those of us who did think critically and therefore so *_not_* have a "justified belief" in magic... and to my lack of surprise, we weren't even mentioned. Furthermore, for anyone reading this, I'm also 90% sure the cia/fbi/3 letter agencies hves *_experimented_* with remote viewing/astral projection... doesn't mean it yielded positive results, unless there's a study I'm unaware of, which I'd love to know about since I do personally believe *_some_* people might be truly gifted in some aspect like that, but I don't have any convincing evidence for it. What I do have though is plenty of studies that show prayer in fact *_does not work_* any better than random chance, and if anything might cause worse outcomes than not praying at all... at least by testable, repeatable, demonstrable experiments and not just a collection of *_"lucky"_* anecdotes of people who happen to pray. I'll believe prayer works, as soon as that first person regrows their lost limb, or something similar and not "oh I found my car keys".

[@OldDirtyDragon420]

@@James-iu2km I agree that prayer serves no purpose in the outcome of a situation, but I do believe in it as a form of meditation. Just clearing your head for a few definitely helps. But if you are praying for the death of a driver that just cut you off, I think you are doing it wrong.

[@Boomer_Power]

@@OldDirtyDragon420 Magical thinking is inferior.

[@OldDirtyDragon420]

@ Depends on what RPG you are playing. :)

[@allendesalme197]

Rick Perry, past Texas governor, said he did not want critical thinking taught in secondary education because it might affect people's morals...

[@johnlong9534]

Perry was and still is an idiot.

[@kylejohnson7053]

Have you heard of Outcome Based Education, John Dewey, and his progressivist idea that schools should make a “new social order?”

[@kylejohnson7053]

Talk about critical thinking…

[@allendesalme197]

@ of course - I am just talking about Rick Perry here

[@this.is.a.username]

@@kylejohnson7053 critical thinking is understanding that the objective of OBE is a great idea, and if you're against Dewey's specific idea of a "new social order" then you're literally an anti-American, anti-democracy fascist. OBE: education in which an emphasis is placed on a clearly articulated idea of what students are expected to know and be able to do, that is, what skills and knowledge they need to have, when they leave the school system. i.e. critical thinking, and not just regurgitating memorized passages. "new social order": John Dewey believed in a new social order that would be democratic, egalitarian, and cooperative. He thought that people should have the freedom to work together to control their world, instead of competing for wealth and power.

[@alexdumas739]

The first group that doesn't want you to critically think are religions.

[@BlackieNuff]

FACTS!!!

[@snak3y3z50]

Yes, religion is the exact opposite of critical thinking

[@Al-ji4gd]

The 2000s want their comedy back.

[@OldDirtyDragon420]

@ Actually, 2025 wants the 2000s comedy back.

[@Al-ji4gd]

@ if it involves old man shouting at clouds and not being funny, I doubt it

[@BlackieNuff]

GC was NOT "glum". Glum is a pansy-ass state of mood. George was angry, pissed off, and he was those things (and more) cos he was AWARE. He tried to warn us all, and lots of us took heed, but not enough of us, or at least not enough who had any backbone to do anything about the situation.

[@420NEWYcod]

"dirty bookshops" are now "adult stores"

[@pala1blood240]

Aah euphemisms!!🙏🏼

[@IASP17]

what George said about politicians and real owners here, has never been more evident than in the last 5 years.

[@wavygravy63]

More like the past five days 😮

[@Hydrograd57]

​@@wavygravy63Both

[@James-iu2km]

@@wavygravy63 Ehh, pretty sure the dead man walking and the one *NO ONE VOTED FOR* trying to be installed as president is a better representation of what George meant. Not trying to say Trump is a savoir by any means, but at least he's actually a string puller and not just a puppet like Biden who barely knew where he was, what he was doing, who was still alive, etc, etc, etc....

[@Boomer_Power]

@@wavygravy63 Ever since the 1980's.

[@wavygravy63]

@ very true

[@AlexRayNiemela]

I have his entire catalog of HBO Specials. George did 14 HBO specials, the first was live March 5, 1977 at University of Southern California. Carlin's last HBO stand-up special, It's Bad for Ya, aired live on March 1, 2008, from the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, California. A one of a Kind, genius

[@MaddyReactions]

Definitely

[@ScottM-mds1hb]

Nice info dude, good to learn a lil somethin as we’re laughin✌🏼😎

[@peterismyfirstname2872]

@@MaddyReactions🤩 great thoughts and words 🤗 Sample Song Contest Finals!! - Jan 22 - 3 PM EST Freaking Out With Billy Hume

[@vince-xe4wf]

Where THEE hell did religion come up??? I’m so confused by the random rant about god when George was talking about how politicians hide behind religion……. He right lol

[@James-iu2km]

He brought up "Critical Thinking".... which to the overly religious means "Faith, prayer and God's Will" and *_NOT_* the ability to take in information and attempt to process it objectively, questioning any and all sides to the validity of their claims.... cause... if you did that ... with religion... you uh... wouldn't _be_ *religious* .

[@Hifin8-ug2sr]

Listening to George at the 14 minute mark and then seeing all the tech oligarchs at the inauguration recently........

[@dominikmagnus]

lol they've been "there" for more than 30 years, maybe some of them shuffled in and out during these years, but that's about it

[@KaidenOrgana]

George Carlin - Religion is Bullshit ... we need this reaction

[@bobdelp2023]

HI MADDY! 😊CONGRATS ON YOUR 100K AWARD, NEXT STOPPPPP 1M 😮👍 YOU GO GIRL AND ENJOY THIS ABSOLUTE LEGEND!💯

[@MaddyReactions]

Thank you so much!!

[@alexandrelachapelle4597]

You completely lost me when you said prayer works. Saying that George is gloomy because he's atheist is ridiculous.

[@immacat9420]

I just found your channel like... two hours ago? There's something about how you draw your conclusions so quickly and without judgment against the material that's both refreshing and entertaining! (So far :P) Congrats on your 103k subs so far and best of luck to your first million!

[@didonna1974]

Oh boy do you need to react to George Carlin's take on Religion.

[@sweetieguy]

.... as well as Bill Burr's and Jim Jefferies' vids on the matter!!!! Universal TRUTH does NOT require ANY beLIEf system!

[@reillykurl]

I saw Carlin live on this same tour. He did pass away a few years later, but I believe this was his last tour, and was definitely his last special. And when he died I was wrecked, because his recordings had been a part of my life since I was a very young child, way earlier than I should have been listening to him.

[@InstrucTube]

He had one more after this, I think. "It's Bad For Ya" was the last one he did, which I think was in 2008, and this one was in I wanna say 2004 or 2006?

[@kevincaulder96]

Congratulations, Maddy. You deserve the award. It's been worth the ride. I'm subscribed and want to continue the journey with you. Keep going.

[@ASalvaro]

omg i'm SOOOO glad your back..in fact that was the only reason i logged on to youtube just now to see if your back and you were!!

[@MaddyReactions]

❤️

[@stanleydavidlepretre4241]

Got her silver 100,000 subscriber play button. 🥈

[@Nightbreed82]

It turns out that Idiocracy was a documentary and not a comedy movie.

[@rdhudon7469]

“If voting made any difference they wouldn't let us do it.”― Mark Twain

[@athanatic]

The movie "Idiocracy" came out 2 year after This HBO special, so the message did get partially incorporated into culture. His last special was 2008. We didn't really expect that one, really!

[@markdecker6190]

Have reached 72 yrs old and still going strong and have learned a few things along the way. As an independent thinker who has never been comfortable going with the crowd, through trial and error I've come to embrace a couple of common denominators for leading a good life. Since I'm not an atheist you could say that I'm agnostic at least. My guiding principles over the years has been that if you lead a moral life (and trust me I have done things I'm not proud of) and simply treat others as I would like to be treated (I'm no masochist either) then everyone would be better off. I've tried prayer on and off over the years but I don't recall ever seeing immediate results, but when things do go my way I'll look up and give thanks. Bottom line, LOVE is the answer, but unfortunately hate seems to be the driving force these days. Live and let live, do what you gotta do, what you gotta believe in to help you get through the day and move ahead, stay happy and keep a positive attitude when shit happens and you'll be all right.

[@dublkrossr2059]

Excellent reply. I'm a cranky old salty dog (US Navy) at 58 and I'm pretty much disgusted with how our country has evolved. That natural general concept of mutual respect has diminished and I find it's only the elders that have this mutual respect in common. Most people under 40 I work with or meet are trash even including the younger Veterans unfortunately. But every Empire falls from becoming weak after time.

[@Rick-or2kq]

George was raised a Catholic, but has he has said, " until he reached the age of reason."

[@sweetieguy]

As the Wisdom Quote states: "If you could REASON with religious people, there would be NO religious people!" lol 🤣

[@johnathanstruble1064]

The Mount Rushmore of Comedy, etched in a mountain ... Pryor, Carlin, Chappelle and Burr. ❤

[@bobguitarlearner8007]

Norm...

[@joedash13]

"Stupid crap sale?? Drop the Lo, I'm there."

[@lenuvian]

You know what worked in other places wasn't prayers, but decorating the place with the entrails of the ruling class.

[@DHall-xz7ke]

Therefore this special, 'Life is Worth Losing' has a sense of finality to it. The set is nothing but 'lightly-lit tombstones' and Carlin himself spends most of the show talking about torture, depression, and suicide.And Carlin pulls it off brilliantly. Life is Worth Losing is George Carlin's fourteenth HBO comedy special.

[@markanthonypanao1120]

CRITICAL THINKING is not compatible with PRAYER

[@remshot1998]

I willing to bet you have no idea what critical thinking is or prayer. You should try reading more

[@Nickel138]

What… happened?! Haha. No offense, but you went out there for a minute. I…. have no words. Great reaction.

[@sdv73168]

I agree. Suddenly she got really religious in the end.

[@sweetieguy]

As the Wisdom Quote states: "If you could REASON with religious people, there would be NO religious people!" lol 🤣

[@Eric-t6s9s]

Perfect. People who buy into religion and politics and other advertising. Waste their money then complain about "inflation". Hilarious and very true.

[@joelds1751]

Carlin was always a keen observer of our society. And yes, human nature is sometimes waiting till maximum pain or threat before facing the problem and correcting it. One thing about a free country is there is no one to blame but ourselves in the end. Called responsibility, which is unpopular now, but slowly turning around.

[@GordonRunklePhoto]

"It's a Big Club™ and YOU ain't in it! You and I are not in the Big Club™!" -- The Prophet George

[@dumaskhan]

You have no idea what a joy it is to hear you ask what a dirty bookstore is.

[@lorenzsabbaer7725]

to be christian is fine. to say that its the only solution and to exclude atheists, who dont believe in superstitions is a bad take in my eyes. i dont have a "believe" system like any ppl following any religion! i dont know why that is so hard to understand for religious ppl.

[@remshot1998]

You poor misguided and uneducated person.

[@ArmageddonAfterparty]

14:57 You mean " Hindu" (the exonym for followers of Hinduism, or "Sanātanī" ). "Hindi" is a language.

[@blakkat4126]

George wasn't just a comedian. He was a prophet.

[@Z-one1000]

Q: What's the difference between a cow and a crucifixion? A: You can't milk a cow for 2,000 years.

[@iamdinkel]

Critical thinking, no cognitive dissonance, prayer 50/50, but kind people still around. He’s decades ahead.

[@sylarfx]

"IT'S A BIG CLUB BUT YOU AINT IN IT"

[@duanetelesha]

Congratulations on one hundred thousand, you have earned it. George Carlin dosen't need writers just talks about observation of people. Great reaction. 👏🐔🐣

[@michaelrichardson6569]

The backdrop for his last one ("It's Bad for Ya!") does not have tombstones on the stage. It is like a very cluttered wreck room, den, or home office. I also have the full collection of his HBO stand-up specials... and he is one of the best in my opinion, and usually the first one I think of. You might notice similar topics, but even though he was fairly old in the one you just watched, that was not his last one. So the tombstones were not as much as an omen as they would have been if it was his last show.

[@ryanpeters167]

WOW I REMEMBER WHEN YOU HAD 10k. Congratulations. WELL DESERVED

[@Somewherein609]

To answer your question..yes, there are what one would still consider dirty book stores 😂

[@MaddyReactions]

😂

[@jimiewilliams7623]

A critical thinker who believes in an invisible deity, who had their son killed, to create a path to an invisible kingdom. Alrighty, then. Thank Glob for George.

[@remshot1998]

I can tell reading isn't your strong suit

[@this.is.a.username]

@@remshot1998 the road to atheism is paved with bibles read cover to cover.

[@Al-ji4gd]

You edgy gaytheist types always make me laugh.

[@jimiewilliams7623]

@@Al-ji4gd Yeah, and you believe in an ancient Hebrew storm god, who was derived from earlier gods, like Enki and Ahura Mazda. Laugh on that, you laughing prat. Nothing edgy about knowing history, and grounding yourself in verifiable facts.

[@jeezuschryst]

"dirty bookstores??" I got an email on Saturday for "adult coloring books" ahah. Smut stores are alive and well

[@glenbejoe]

The human brain is so fragile that's why we need a belief system in a higher power. Life is wonderful, but sometimes there's a few hurdles you have to overcome. We can all do it if we try. Thanks for the reaction vid Maddy and congrats to the milestone on KZbin that you absolutely crushed. btw your placement on the plaque was brilliant. It looked like you were reacting through the plaque.

[@edwardc3874]

Hi from Canada! I have a backlog of videos to watch...school and Christmas were hectic 😅 I'm so glad you made it to 100K!!! You deserve it 😄

[@jeffreysmith2069]

Bit's older than his passing away,Greatest of all time, Goat.

[@WarHead-1973]

His final show was called: "It's Bad For Ya" and it was the special after this one.

[@DalilahR]

"Our addiction to fossil fuel has ignited an age of fire." -- Chris Hedges -- What would George say about all our climate catastrophes (unstoppable fires, floods, hurricanes...)?

[@eddiec1961]

Congratulations on reaching your target of 100k i think you deserve it, I'm not religious but I do have faith in my family and close friends that's real to me.

[@MaddyReactions]

❤️

[@shadowforgedgamerz520]

Hey Maddy, Congrats on your 100k !! Plaque looks totally G! GL on your next 100k, and lots of Luv. - Nyl

[@purplegorilla9592]

George Carlin would have gone absolutely bathsit insane if he were alive today.

[@greenwave819]

Don't let fear be ur boss!!!

[@MaddyReactions]

YES ❤️

[@ScottM-mds1hb]

..or even an employee workin for ya! 😏

[@peterismyfirstname2872]

@@MaddyReactions 💯

[@stanleydavidlepretre4241]

The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. -Bruce Lee

[@bennyboman6570]

Congrats to 100k!❤❤🎉

[@joeerrington6657]

Congratulations on reaching 100k

[@greghadel60]

Not sure when this was produced, but its relevance is true more than ever!

[@gregwil694]

Prayer you say? Like to see you view Georges segment on religion. :)

[@eduaedoking]

The part that gets me is when George says "Have you seen it Lately"?.

[@citizenbrain8065]

Literally, everything Carlin champions or says is verbatim. Anarchist (libertarian socialist) thought. Which is ironic considering everyone hates us for saying it but agrees with him. 😂 Also was well known that he was a subscriber to anarchist newsletters as well. He was a champion of the people and an enemy to the oppressors. We need another voice comparable to his and soon.

[@citizenbrain8065]

Also, the CIA documents you reference are under Project: Stargate. They are declassified and are real programs.

[@clauderain4888]

I have loved carlin since i discovered the guy from bill and ted did standup in 1991 at 10 years old. He has made me laugh while educating me and shaping my young mind. And yet while watching this all I can focus on is this girls smile

[@bdmention]

Welcome back! Congrats on the 100K. George passed away in June of 2008.

[@laudanum669]

I'm not sure what year year this came out but...Yes there were a lot of dirty book stores around back in the 70's-90's. Pre-internet, that's where people went to rent VHS movies and bought the kinds of magazines that would make Hugh Hefner blush.

[@jordan0010]

It's Beautiful, congrats again. Well deserved 👏👏👏

[@MaddyReactions]

Thank you very much!

[@st3pwise]

​@@MaddyReactionsgreat commentary on this serious subject girl on the internet. I cannot suggest Yuri bezmenov interview for u?

[@surfboard396]

Hi Maddy. So happy for you that you received your Silver Button. So much deserved. We all appreciate you and your channel. Love your passion and great smile. It makes our day. Take care. 👋🏽

[@pvilches06]

Hello sweet, beautiful, lovely Maddy!!! 😍😍 Congratulations on your 100L!!! I adore you and your videos. 🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@austinverlinden2236]

Yes, there are Adult books stores, but the ones ive seen were always hidden from main roads.

[@martyemmons1859]

Believe me, not knowing what a 'dirty book' store is beneficial to you, Maddy.

[@danielconley7042]

If you are a person who even entertained the notion of voting for Tr$mp, George is talking to YOU!!!!

[@dumaskhan]

i hate to break it to you, but hes talking about both.

[@danielconley7042]

@dumaskhan I agree that some people who voted for Biden are deserving of George's ire. There were four basic choices in the 2024 election ; Biden, Trump, independent, or no vote. Are you one of the fucking idiots that chose one of the last three options? Please respond. Daniel M. Conley, Thank you

[@danielconley7042]

@dumaskhan Pardon, my error. I meant to say Harris as the first option. Although, Biden would have been correct if he had been running.

[@KaBeeM]

@@danielconley7042 Biden, Trump, Harris, Bush, Obama, Clinton... they're all the same. none of them is gonna save you or your country and none of them gives a shit about you.

[@jeffmurray1681]

He was talking to anyone who was entertaining the thought of voting for anybody.

[@SpaljeniLik]

It's not astral projection. It is remote viewing. Very different. Also George' last special is called It's Bad For You. I watched it when it came out, but I only understood it 10 years later

[@williammcdonald5325]

Congratulations on your channel's achievment, happy for you you deserve it 🙂🙂🙂

[@MaddyReactions]

Thank you very much!

[@richardpeete5017]

Alright young lady, you have to ask yourself, do you have a job? Are you able to afford the basics in life? Can you pay your standard household bills and have money left over for everything else someone wants you to pay? I believe in God and praying too. This is about the cold hard reality of life. And how you and others in your generation are going to work until they get the shovel out for you. In my case, back in the day things were different. But then with the discovery of the cell phone and Internet and money, the mega rich and Wall Street have taken over. I worked most of my adult life and paid into social security. But in 2007 when the Stock market dropped 2000 points me and 40 million other hard working people lost our retirement accounts. Mostly 401ks which are based solely on stock market performance. And we were left with nothing but our social security, which by the way was never meant to be a sole supportive income. But now most of those people instead of enjoying their retirement years they are still working. If you need proof go in any grocery store or Walmart. And I'm sorry to say that one day it might very well be you.

[@Daxtarr1]

Congrats on 100K!

[@moatsart2977]

Dirty book stores are just adult toys, videos, etc....they definitely still exist 🤘😂🤘

[@moosejuicepie2467]

He had one last special about 3 years later called It’s Bad For Ya in 2008, same year he died

[@miked2445]

WooHOO!!!! Congrats. Very happy to see it. Well done!

[@dannyboy1789]

Watching your mouth talk in the reflection of your play button is super creepy. Now you guys can´t unsee it, you´re welcome 😊

[@seanmcmichael2551]

Congrats on 100k Maddy.

[@MarissaM312]

Hi Maddy. Great reaction, as always. George did his job. He exposed the big lie. What we do from here is up to us. ❤️🙏

[@himparks]

Wow super cool! Congrats on 100k

[@MaddyReactions]

Thanks so much!!

[@johnlong9534]

I always like to hear what you have to say. I scroll through some KZbinrs videos, but I always listen to yours from start to finish. Thnaks.

[@AlanMccarthy-ks3qg]

congrats on 1000k

[@allendesalme197]

Here's a Christian idea, Maddy - it we all cared for one another like the Bible tells us to, we would not have to worry about ourselves

[@elvero666]

And if everybody cared for themselves, everybody would be taken care of 😃

[@allendesalme197]

@@elvero666 That leads to competition - "love God and love your neighbor"

[@patricksnow5326]

You are looking lovey Maddy. ❤❤❤❤ George is hilarious!!

[@markkairial]

Maddy! There she is! Great to see you back. Silly me, I first thought you were referring to some new renovations. Did you plan to be reflected in the award or was that just a happy accident? Gorgeous in green btw. 💚

[@Miller2h41]

George Carlin speaks the truth

[@cspringer333]

Congrats on breaking 100K!

[@stevegoldy2196]

Seeing you with your Silver play button warms my heart!

[@MaddyReactions]

Oh thank you! ☺️

[@misterprickly]

Actually they're already taking those things away. Oh yeah. With the ever increasing list of words, that are now offensive and the shouting down of individuality. We're on our way to a ZARDOZ landscape.

[@MattMichaelVO]

There is a movie titled: The Men Who Stare at Goats, that takes a funny look at the goverrnment program that included astral projecting. Great movie! Ewan McGregor, George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey

[@christophersims3319]

Yes, he knew he was dying when he filmed this. Thats why the tombstone and what not.

[@Tkuritz]

The answer is Commerce and the U.C.C. WE are consumers which is what cripples so many people, financially

[@Matthew-b6v1y]

If you somehow see this, you should check out Gary Wayne. Stay loyal to the foil. Tin foil that is

[@stornowayscotland]

Thank you beautiful for the reaction been waiting patiently for Ur upload really enjoyed it ❤❤❤

[@sallybags9090]

Maddy, with each video i watch of yours. I find something i like and respect about you. First it was you liking Norm Macdonald. Which means you got a great sense of humor. 2: your reactions to some music. You have great taste in music. 3: i think your one of the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. 4: your a Christian. Im not a religious man myself. I do see the value in Christianity. If the government and other institutions attack it then there must be good things about it. There's a lot of Christian values i agree with. You also have the best hair I've seen on a woman. Its cool looking. The fact you survived a profession in modeling and still have a great personality says a lot about your character. Your just an awesome woman.

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@ScreamqueenarmyBlogspot666]

"Dirty Book Store" is another term for an Adult Book store there are currently: 5,552 adult stores still in business in the US as of 2024

[@gazoontight]

Beautiful Maddy. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tristramcoffin926]

George Carlin died in 2008 so three years after this special.

[@abjectt5440]

As a 74 year old man dear, prayer is just wishful thinking, or self delusion.

[@pensiveowl7791]

As a 75 year old man, Nam taught me that there is no god & never was.