George Carlin - National Press Club [complete]

[@0tt0z]

George was more than a comedian. He had genius levels of perception and wit. One of a kind.

[@UNcommonSenseAUS]

And huge fucken balls of steel

[@visionboxed]

in the eye of a stupid casual american thats true....

[@marioiacolucci]

He was awesome

[@dennisharrington6468]

😅😅😅😅

[@leek07a]

The proper term for his style is "humorist". He was a humorist. He talked about real non-fiction events and philosophies, but just made it all funny. A comedian usually just makes everything or most things up.

[@jamiewilliams6471]

As an Englishman, this man’s like will never be seen again. He truely was one in several billion.

[@jaredbond7908]

Funny how an Irishman would become one of the greatest speakers for atheism, haha.

[@Backhand77]

Jimmy Dore is pretty close to him

[@Bokgaatjie]

And there continues to be a longer list ever since

[@robertthomas762]

​@@jaredbond790815:36

[@foro6102]

@@jaredbond7908 Well Catholicism is an easy religion to hate. Definitely hits all the marks of a bad religion.

[@jakubkrcma]

Will never ever forget George Carlin, the ultimate no-BS man.

[@emissaryofelohim1431]

I would argue against Georege on his point starting around 49 minutes. "No BS" is indeed a fine art. Like a good wine, it ages, and gets better with time, as the world around stinks and rots away. No BS Truth is ironically fermented, and fitted for just such occasions.

[@ObiWanCannabi]

the world still can't take that kind of energy, i try to keep it going

[@anydaynow01]

Agreed, if he were ever to run for President of the USA I would have voted for him, for both terms! Unfortunately folks like him don't run for President.

[@mikemahoney6840]

Not possible to forget him.He left a huge mark on humanity.Still does even 15 years after his death

[@ucalledmecrazy2]

I was going to like your comment but I left it at 420 likes 🤏

[@v-22]

We need this man now more than ever.

[@reneesimerale]

Especially in the "trump" era, Carlin would tell it like it is...no b.s. "witch hunting"

[@melanieandrejczak5279]

We have many like George Carlin today (2023). You just need to open your eyes and ears, and seek them.

[@everettmagnusson9154]

For President 😅

[@william5159]

Ain't that the truth!!!

[@mohamedjaber4286]

Two things we will never have again in life: George Carlin and his intelligence and pure honesty. RIP champ 💔

[@ClaudeSac]

That's three things, dumbass.

[@bryanergau6682]

That's 3 things.

[@sandramcarthur1866]

Both George Carlin & Robin Williams!

[@charlesmason9625]

Also Steve Harvey Sr ❤

[@fiskinsears3141]

Jon Stewart

[@slickbricknick123]

He did his entire bit without swearing and it still hit hard. This was a once in a lifetime philosopher.

[@aarondough2524]

Name someone else who could smash on c-soan 2!

[@rollydoucet8909]

Razor-sharp mind. There aren't very many like George. How he can skate through an entire monologue/show without ever momentarily losing his train of thought, or referring to memory cards is amazing.

[@RickarooCarew]

no swearing? shitski... I better go someplace else. . my dad never cursed...27 years in the army...amazing... and I learned early on that cursing had to be done elsewhere... riding in my brother's sports car, no top... moving his stuff from his college dorm to new digs in Washington DC... raining to beat the band... and I found out I wasn't the only one doing it elsewhere...I learned some new words that day.. however... if George Carlin can do it... so can I.... no news in recent years George...RIP brother.. same shit... different day... and...more expected tomorrow... RIP George... no worries mate... no worries at all

[@F1986R]

The philosopher, definitely something many don't appreciate or grasp. One of the greates even.

[@TeaGarrison]

I often wonder if there are people like him out there but they’re just not interested in being publicly known.

[@6789uiop]

"He was here just a minute ago" -Carlin, when asked what he wanted on his headstone. RIP

[@petersack5074]

RIP......hey, that is the word, Black Jack Ketchum, said, as he stood on the gallows, ready to be strung up (hanged, or hung as it were) '' your last words ? '' asked the hangman......'' Let 'er rip '' ! ........Black Jack stated......then KER-THUNK........and as the body fell to the ground, leaving his head in the noose. (hanging team, underestimated his body weght, and dropped him too far......oh well....

[@PlasticCogLiquid]

@@petersack5074 I looked that up, I think you got the wrong guy, his last words were ""Good-bye. Please dig my grave very deep. All right; hurry up." lol Unless the history changing police got to the article. It's possible

[@robadams5799]

LOL, I never heard that one.

[@6789uiop]

@@PlasticCogLiquid I just saw an interview when I posted that. Not official by any means!

[@tompaul2591]

When Carlin said...I just saw him yesterday. Well apparently it didn't help him. In fact, your seeing him may have made it worse!

[@lizarognas1729]

Carlin was a satirist, a speaker of truth, and someone I only saw on late night TV during the 1970s and 1980s. Speak truth to power!

[@cynthiaracicot6502]

Look at what he has said about the topic of abortion.

[@christopherturner8666]

George Carlin said he was an atheist. I do not agree with him on God but I'm right. I recognize God gave him a incredible. Sense of humor so God bless George Carlin. Cause you believed in the freedom of sbitch a god given right.

[@scottyr618]

20+ years later and every word is still relevant, if not prophetic.

[@ericpellizzari4420]

I got to see him twice on this tour. Brilliant and timeless, very aware

[@fabricioazevedo2361]

I am not even from USA and I agree totally.

[@robertabrams8562]

The more things change, the more they remain the same right? I agree with you 100%

[@HeidiPriddy]

I know, right?

[@notMessing]

Couldn’t agree more. He IS GENIUS

[@mishaDorjan]

My god. Almost 24 years later and this all still holds so true

[@orlandogustar1717]

He is a Prophetic Comedian.

[@stevenwilliams1805]

Like a MF.

[@pmck9340]

But is now front and centre. Faith over fear

[@an-tm3250]

Because it's been going on for generations. The world isn't worse, the veil has been listed.

[@stevenwilliams1805]

@@an-tm3250 yes it has been "lifted."

[@strouty]

I'm not an American and have had never heard of George Carlin before. I don't know why he pops up today, but I am amazed what a special comedian (understatement) he is. So on point today!!! I salute you, you have spoken some true words ❤

[@stevengolden1154]

Your ignorance amuses me... stay away from America and find hilarity and genius while your head is up your ass

[@unaeruditi]

Watch everything he has done and it will change your life and perspective on Humanity and the world.

[@AllenNelsonBoisjoli]

well said sir. he is 'one of the best comedians who ever lived IMHO

[@mzliz1249]

George Carlin was not only a comedian, he was a philosopher imo. I miss him.

[@mikem683]

Well, it's your lucky day. I look upon people discovering a great artist for the first time as being blessed with a great gift. It's like being an innocent child opening a gift on Xmas morning. For you get to experience the pure spontaneous laughter related to this man's commentary on the absurd things humans do for the first time.

[@unityforall-md4fl]

George Carlin is 62 here, the amount of knowledge, the wisdom while having to watch our self righteous bias, egos, and desire acting nobel leaders in public to serve public intention is taking a huge toll on him. One of true enlightened deity of our time. Thank you for showing us awareness and lights🙏

[@JohnTLyon]

George Carlin was, is, and always will be, a national treasure.

[@thelanecampbell]

They should mandate being able to recite or recall in writing the lessons from his skits as part of the curriculum for public high school graduation in the United States.

[@arshiarostami6020]

I'm not American but I think he is one of the most influential people in the world's history.

[@Rascal2944]

Your national treasure needs to wash that nasty ass yellowed gray hair.

[@mrluvit8232]

fully agree 👍

[@bigtime474]

I'd love to see Mr.Carlin and Biden on the same stage. Alas, George is gone. RIP our hippy drippy Weather man!

[@almarrs6477]

HE DID ALL THIS FROM MEMORY. HE WAS BRILLIANT

[@AaronHahnStudios]

When your convicted & sure of yourself, remembering the truth is easy. It's Liars that need a script, just like religious people on Sunday.

[@preacherno]

Actually, he made a reference to keep the script rolling, meaning the teleprompter. Yes, he knows his quips by heart, but he also had the promoter today. When he brought up the manuscript to read his poem, he still read from the promoter.

[@julane-h2y]

Memorizing is what all actors, comedians, concert pianists do. It's, Carlins', devotion to language usage that's impressive, he must have read twice as much as he wrote.

[@glynarmitstead2778]

@@preacherno If you're patient enough for listening to and watching this through the half hour, a wideshot encompassing the audience pans out from said esteemed speaker, giving no creedence to your analysis sir. The Honorable Mr Carlin's Brain Droppings.🦉Spoken from the Heart.

[@truck9009]

All he had to do is remember the main points. The rest is stream of consciousness, spoken from the heart.

[@JacquelineMcIntoshNo1]

If George were here today he would be having a field day. RIP, George, His comedy was always infused with truth.

[@patricialynveal4017]

Can you imagine him on the "What is a woman?" whole trans crapola

[@JacquelineMcIntoshNo1]

@@patricialynveal4017 I sure would love to hear what he'd have said. He'd have destroyed it in 10 minutes.

[@tomp7835]

​@@patricialynveal4017You may have been surprised at his take, he was a thinker and had a different take on many things.

[@FlipsideFilAm]

If he were alive today, they would call him a right-wing extremist.

[@stevenheibner]

​@@patricialynveal4017 Carlin hated conservatives. Sorry to burst your bubble.

[@Brian424]

This man was a national treasure. His ability to observe the human condition and express his thoughts through creative, entertaining, and thought-provoking words was second to none. Absolute genius.

[@donnadiamond6989]

You are truly missed, George Carlin!♦🐧

[@sherryrector2275]

I totally miss this man. We need more truth with humor.

[@carolgibson-wilson4354]

We've had Will Rogers, Mark Twain, etc doing this but no one, no one, can top Carlin. 😊😊

[@johnnyrotten6753]

Amen

[@bruhmandude555]

Sadly, tho we live in a post joke society

[@elchologonzalez1688]

Dave Chappelle

[@mikes9759]

Me too He was my favorite since the 60s! I was lucky and saw him live twice. What a great guy and person he was!!

[@jeanetteelliott9527]

He had a way of being funny and very honest at the same time. Never be another like him.

[@DavidDavis-pj4oh]

Guess what I already did

[@Beartown14]

This man could wield the English language like a weapon. The world can truly benefit from the mind of George Carlin

[@ianyeager1617]

Scalpel. Like a scalpel. Hurt or Heal; Kill or Cure. So say I, by Aesclepios!

[@ianyeager1617]

Scalpel. Like a scalpel. Hurt or Heal; Kill or Cure. So say I, by Aesclepios!

[@craiglan5427]

George Carlin and Sir Winston Churchill were the two most lethal verbal assassins of the 20th Century. Churchill gets first place for the whole saving the free World thing, but George is a very close second!

[@CynthiaBiel]

I have heard that he read the dictionary daily...he was a wordsmith.

[@MrFranconn]

Nick, for his fans, he is a benefit

[@HungryCats70]

Pure genius. Started listening to him in the early '70s and never stopped. RIP, George.

[@billyidol2115]

Soak it up people. You're never ever going to see such intelligence and such wit and the way life is described, as the way George Carlin did it. I imagine there might be people reading this in the year 2050, and they have no idea who and how great this man was. All you have is these videos. Thank God for that. Because there's never going to be another Carlin. Absolutely amazing

[@doncahooti]

@@billyidol2115 - I hope Carlin's observational insights into society filter down into everyone everywhere and keeps people skeptical and aware and on their toes ..

[@Zoe-c9z]

1 Thessalonians 4

[@Papaklatt]

Pure honesty is hard to come by. George was brutally honest at all times. I cried the day he left us & still miss him dearly.

[@miguelr246]

+Joe Klatt You look like someone who would have loved Patrice O'Neil. He was also about being honest and a rhetoric giant, especially when it came to censorship, hypocritical feminism, and other stuff. He, unfortunately, is also gone, but man he was funny and real. I'm glad i got to see both before they went and if you haven't yet, I hope you look into him

[@mikedunn9310]

Carlin is the GOAT. Nobody was that funny over so many decades. Still makes me laugh

[@danwaldis4553]

@@davequinn9744 He always framed his honesty with humor. He was introduced as a comedian, but I have always thought of him as a humorist, especially when he began commenting on the undesirable state of the nation in such a way that people could still laugh.

[@PreyingMantisRanch]

tumbs up for Jerry. Jerry Christmas!

[@4Everlast]

"Fat people are not big bones, dinosaures are big boned".

[@lprema5008]

THE GOAT HIMSELF. His intelligence is incomparable to other comedians

[@darondatoole7439]

Richard Pryor was also brilliant ... not the philosopher but equally brilliant in his own way.

[@firesign4297]

And Dave Chappelle

[@blackistheword7]

@@darondatoole7439 Richard p. is the king

[@ibezjak007]

@@firesign4297 Errm, No.

[@michaelsclark]

I was gonna say Dave chappelle is up there

[@theappraiserlady]

My favorite philosopher.

[@jamesboaz4787]

We need this man today. Nothings changed at all.

[@yougotmossed3592]

It’s gotten worse.

[@derrellwalker1651]

He was right, we went off the cliff.

[@markstewartsbreakingthecha3531]

That is why I don't vote, because ultimately nothing changes except costs go up and freedoms are taken. God bless George Carlin.

[@adamplentl5588]

This man's command of language... not just his word choice, but also his control of inflection and rhythm is amazing.

[@georginajovanovic]

his comedy is an art that is the most honest social comment I have ever heard

[@kamenanew9867]

Best rapper ever

[@amyg8249]

Correct. Command of LANGUAGE. I miss this gifted humanist.🌺

[@pisicafairy]

as a non-native speaker I learn a lot about how to use English wittily from listening to his routines although sometimes he cursed too much to my liking

[@joe34096]

Yep he’s amazing

[@tammykumdumpster407]

The world needs at least one hour of Carlin per day if we ever hope to understand humanity.

[@kenbowser5622]

I get it

[@charliezamarripa]

AMEN!!

[@shoveyourmaskupyourass959]

david icke

[@forrestgump105]

Understanding humanity is knowing it will and should end one day like he said we’ve had our time let some other species evolve and have a go of it.

[@tammykumdumpster407]

@@forrestgump105 Let me run some errands first

[@eNigma011]

George wasn't just a comedian he was a "wordsmith", social commentarian and philosopher. He pointed out our faults like no other and did it without animosity. He spoke from the heart and didn't "remember routines".

[@mafaldaalmeida2879]

What a legend! We need a George Carlin in every generation.

[@Paultimate7]

Support Jon Stewart

[@ericmulleavy1960]

Doug Stanhope

[@ttystikkrocks1042]

We should be so lucky.

[@marimota5083]

He was not a comedian he just was a very sharp observer, we miss you more than ever

[@LanceBakerActor]

George Carlin was one of the funniest people who ever lived. Also.

[@ReadingInRedding]

@@LanceBakerActor he's definitely a comedian... just a brilliant one.

[@JeraldMYates]

The Conductor.

[@rturner1321]

So... A comedian?

[@ChrisAnderson42]

Imagine the material he would have these days

[@voLumez]

Half the time he wasn't being a comedian or putting up an act, he was just speaking his mind

[@erx88]

Realizing that if we do not change course its the either the end of the world at our hands when they figure this out or us, lets honor him by following his lead and admitting what are fore fathers have done to the world since the assassination of Abraham and then it was doubled down with the assassination of JKF, the global financial cartels that have been at it for thousands of years, since Christ, the only business of the world is and has always been War

[@erx88]

forgive the misspelling, I was not looking at the keyboard and I type fast

[@David.L291]

@@erx88 then whatever your mistake there is editing :)

[@stephenhumphrey7210]

I think that's why he kind of flinches when his profession is distilled to "comedian" by the person introducing him.

[@elbowjames7625]

In his later career, he pretty much went fulltime social critic. I loved it.

[@sebacoyl]

The most riveting hour of C-SPAN ever produced.

[@Raoul33]

We need George Carlin so much right now

[@CanadianMGTOW]

Agreed. But I guarantee his shows would be picketted by the current SJWs and feminazis.

[@MLBlue30]

@@CanadianMGTOW Who were you watching? He was way more liberal than he was conservative.

[@jaydavids6485]

#metoo and Trump zombies would have crushed him

[@thesupplement]

Why don't you become the next George Carlin instead? This is for everyone who thinks as you do, which is a lot of people. He would have been exceedingly happy to see a small group of Americans come around and do things outside the box and due to critical thinking. Thanks!

[@akishorekumarr]

@@MLBlue30 He was a liberal but he would not be agreeing with SJW & Feminazis on a lot of stuff. And they would not agree with him.

[@intelligentleman9102]

The sheer brilliance of this man's oratory delivery is absolutely unmatched ...He was truly way ahead of his time...A Piercing intellect with an even sharper tongue.

[@michaelrose4687]

Oratory? George would’ve loved using that word.

[@bozoclown7005]

Wish he was here today to speak on all the crazy shit going on today

[@HoserB-ox8zj]

Best comedian I’ve ever heard in my life.

[@loveinspired7]

Absolutely!❤

[@lynnvin2112]

A world without George Carlin sucks.

[@richlaw1953]

It’s not the same without him…

[@michaelng1869]

I miss him 😂😂

[@liberty-matrix]

"The problem is really with the politicians, the celebrities and the lawyers. And although their level of insincerity is astonishing it's still kind of fun to hear them talk." ~ George Carlin

[@wadepatton2433]

A fan of Carlin's since the 80's, that's one of the main reasons I dislike advertising and "news" (and avoid them both as much as possible). Their astonishing but ever-present insincerity are sickening. Dishonest is dishonorable and it seems our species is running out of dignity in too many areas.

[@teresafbrooks]

Yes, that opened a great riff, of so many.

[@helenbrooks4787]

I believe his slamming of politics is what got him killed.They said heart failure killed him, but our governments politicians are experts at stopping hearts.

[@katherinehamilton3096]

😮

[@905if6was9]

One of the greatest clips ever. In front of a mostly hostile audience, Carlin educates anyone who will listen. This should be required viewing for every high school senior. Over, and over, and over.

[@deaa2325]

+905if6was9 I don't see a hostile audience though, everyone is laughing.

[@sixpoint3]

@@deaa2325 I think kids would be just as dumbfounded over most of these lines as they would be over Shakespeare, except that Carlin lived in our time, scary thought....

[@stevenhulbert7540]

@905if6was9-Unfortunately most high school seniors think their too hip, cool and trendy intellectually superior to listen to some advice from Carlin

[@thedude5853]

norm macdonald is the same, its brutal

[@sjs928]

...yes , but they probably wouldn't get it...sad.

[@SKYCHICK__]

23 years ago..... Unbelievable how accurate he always was.

[@JohnLincolnUSA]

I have seen this so many times! It’s always refreshingly funny! Truly a genius by any measure!

[@pandapeep1148]

He is timeless. I thought I'd seen everything from Carlin, but never saw this. This should definitely be in a compilation of his work on DVD. He was so much more intelligent than everyone in the room. I would have loved to see someone say George wasn't qualified for a job because he wasn't a college graduate. That man could've run the nation better than any politician.

[@The.world.has.gone.crazy...]

On dvd?

[@jesse_-]

Politics and news is timeless. Same stuff, different day…

[@Trindify]

Most people could run the country better than any politician. Most politicians are self-serving rich assholes.

[@jesse_-]

@@Trindify many agree, therefore they voted for trump. As we saw, the way trump ran the country was much more beneficial then politicians run it. Everyone was much better off with trump at the helm, whether you love him or hate him.

[@Trindify]

@@jesse_- Oh, you mean the guy that instigated a trade war with another global superpower and instituted trade tariffs on that superpower, both of which are acts that directly led to the Great Depression and then worsened it? You mean that guy? The guy who did that? Who almost caused a sequel to the Great Depression? You mean that he's good at running the country?

[@WyldsideRadio]

To put in Georges phraseology. He was simply ahead of his time by centuries and straightforwardly a GENIUS!

[@hotpotato5029]

I am impressed how deeply he studied his own jokes, like he is saying exactly the same on his own gigs. I am stand-up comedian myself, he is I think the best comedian I have ever seen.

[@Clyde-lb5fe]

What is your name so I can check out your act?

[@johnymerano3692]

How about Ricky Gervais? He also speaks (ridicules) about topics such as politics and religion. Worth checking indeed

[@gigantopithecushominoidea8779]

You ain't funny worth a damn

[@Spark_Iskra_z_Polski]

@@gigantopithecushominoidea8779 And you are not a civilised man. What a rude jerk!

[@jasonw3287]

I appreciate the hell out of him. Not always the funniest with every word but sophisticated and incredibly thoughtful.

[@bwoodlandave]

He will always be one of my favorite people who always afforded me intelligent insight and laughter.

[@aca2883]

This speech is still valid in 2022. God bless your soul GC!

[@Hotshotter3000]

George Carlin died far too young. Yes, he was 71, but damn it, he deserved to be at least a 100.

[@Crashbanksbuysilver]

70's is too young to die in my book...heck even the 80's.

[@Kumquatodor]

Crashbanksbuysilver If you die in your 80's, I'm sympathetic, but I don't complain. You lived a full life. In your in 90's, I grab popcorn. "Get outta here. This my house! This is my nursing home! That's my scented toilet paper."

[@Crashbanksbuysilver]

Kumquatodor Don't agree, we should always be living over 100.

[@spiritualopportunism4585]

Nah, sickness is far too easy at that age, could've gone and been remembered much worse. Think Hitchens.

[@diogocardoso8813]

105

[@JOE-xz4kx]

I'm still revisiting George for a brush up on humanity.

[@wallacewallaby5782]

Same, although it's depressing to see there has not been any significant positive change in the US his entire career.

[@JOE-xz4kx]

@@wallacewallaby5782 Had we known the Democrats were secretly cheating in elections all along we may have done something about the massive swamp they've built in our government. They're like roaches in the walls now, almost impossible to undo the infestation.

[@wallacewallaby5782]

@@JOE-xz4kx Carlin knew about cheating in politics, which is why he always said that voting gave the ILLUSION of having a choice, and railed against nonsense like the Electoral College and Gerrymandering. Gerrymandering is so blatant and was designed SPECIFICALLY to cheat in elections.

[@JOE-xz4kx]

@@wallacewallaby5782 I was in my 20's and still have much of his vinyl from the days. I listened for the comedic value then and wasn't paying attention to the politics.

[@notme2day]

@JOE America was bought and paid for long ago. Don't accuse one side of cheating when you can't even see the other side is cheating also. R- or D- are the same side of the coin.

[@iamlovedriven]

A true Legend 🙌🏼 we miss you George

[@GOLDTRADERRR]

One of our most brilliant Americans speaking truth to the masses.

[@enyotheios2613]

@Corneilious38 Not to demean, but I know plenty of closed minded ignorant people from Canadia who fall for our far right propaganda. It is certainly a smaller percentage though, cmpared to us, who are thoroughly indoctrinated from cradle to grave in nearly every aspect of daily life to submit to a system of imbalance, injustice, aristocracy, and division. *"You know why they call it the American Dream? Because you have to be asleep to believe it."* ~Carlin

[@Han-Solo459]

He was full of shit. Great Comedian when he wanted to be... but mostly was an asshole.

[@ktj1212]

@@Han-Solo459 stop your whining and go take a bath.

[@raecross8872]

Dick Gregory did too

[@theenlightenedhypocrite5328]

The greatest philosopher of modern times, disguised as a comedian.

[@TheRudydog1]

George Carlin's speech to the National Press Club took place in 1999 and was posted here on KZbin in 2013. Yet remarkably, it continues to draw additional comments and thumbs-up after all these years! Only you could pull this off George.

[@NotIfWhen]

It’s still relevant.

[@carolynbrightfield8911]

July 2020 Covid 19 Trump B* L*** M ... relevant still

[@Muck006]

@@rogerwilco99 Nah ... not so much Trump, because Trump is "unfiltered" and does not use the phrases which Carlin criticises here. You can make fun of Trump for other things ... but when it comes to speech he is the most truthful politician for decades ... and that is why they hate him, because he says what many people are thinking.

[@larrygarland3728]

@@Muck006 , TRUTHFUL!? Trumplethinskin? He was and is the biggest f-n liar in American history by far! If you actually believed his BS, I have some magic beans and maybe even a couple bridges to sell you.

[@Clyde-lb5fe]

@@Muck006 No we despise him because he is completely evil and the poster child for corruption and greed.

[@amysanchez3699]

Shows a formal education means nothing. He's intelligent, eloquent and sharp.

[@Muck006]

Formal education CAN mean nothing ... it is not automatically so, although in these days it is mostly a bunch of indoctrination and narrow-mindedness.

[@Clyde-lb5fe]

"Formal" education may mean nothing but REAL education is important and vital. But remember formal education is not so much about math and reading as it is about socialization, building your emotional IQ.

[@Spicoli8]

A formal education does means something, It means you were educated according to certain standards. What you do with that education though is what matters and yes you can do nothing with it. Also & what I believe you mean is, formal education is not the end all of education. One can become educated in many ways and not just formally. In addition, just because one is formally educated does not mean they are intelligent.

[@johnthompson9513]

Education is a lifelong effort Don't stop educating yourself

[@amysanchez3699]

@@johnthompson9513 I'm a teacher but have met many highly intelligent people who didn't finish school. I would say, don't let that stop you from being successful.

[@davidscott4045]

Im happy i grew up with a man like George All.pur experiences make us who we are "Grow some balls and have a voice " George Carlin.. 1996 RIP.. legend

[@scottprice4813]

Just incredible how this man honors his audience with preparation. How memorable this must have been for the audience. Quite an iconic talent that we won't see again.

[@mbak3d312]

Dosent mean we shouldnt try to be brilliant i think george would want his students to be successors.

[@DepressionShaman]

This man was a national treasure. One of the only celebrity deaths that moved me to tears.

[@planetruths]

He had wit and stage presence but at the end of the road he was a Godless heathen. Fuck em. 💯

[@DepressionShaman]

@@planetruths No my friend. Fuck you

[@planetruths]

@@DepressionShaman Lol. Fanboy.

[@DepressionShaman]

@@planetruths lol Eat shit.

[@quiethourprayers]

@@planetruths your medieval mind is amazing!

[@mariannesippel1183]

Saw George Carlin in the early 70's at the college I was attending. He helped me to transform my views. This was a wonderful tribute to a very intelligent man.

[@Jagrrr]

I had the pleasure of attending one of his final shows from the 3rd row, center stage! What a great night and worth every penny, plus some!!! Thanks George, you were truly awesome and one of the kind!

[@johnwilliam3281]

Intelligent but truthful a gentleman the world shall miss . Rest in peace George Carlin

[@salvandorum]

.......He was here just a minute ago....

[@cameronf.4119]

“Somewhat out of character for a politician to go out of his way to point out the low level of American intelligence when indeed, his very job depends on it” perfectly said

[@CRWeaventure]

Brilliant

[@normalhuman9260]

Now ask anyone you see to point to Ukraine on a map,lol!

[@susanpratt1850]

Albert Einstein George Carlon, two of the greatest minds in the history of man kind.

[@unaeruditi]

24 years later and still counting how this truth shall remain- Be true to your thruth so your truth can be true to you...

[@raelaciko8147]

Every one applauding und laughing, agrees with him and understands the truth in his words. Every one else is just stung by his words ❤

[@SK-xv3hn]

I think I watch this once a year or so. It had tears this time. Like everyone else, I truly miss George Carlin!

[@sneakyskunk1]

He cleaned up his act and still killed it. Carlin is king, always.

[@kingkawala767]

I just simply say we absolutely need him right now rest in peace

[@judeross3875]

Holy Moly thank you George and the person who uploaded this video. That poem at the end. A true bard. Rest well xx

[@4666Frank]

❤

[@marefisher6462]

He was an extremely intelligent and brilliant man. And the most honest individual in the world. I wish he was still with us.

[@anndellisanti8298]

This is all done without a script off the top of his head

[@quickdeuce]

Who else is watching the amazing and ohh so talented comedian Carlin during this COVID lockdown? Being a boomer born in '47 I am of his time and was always blown away by his rapid fire delivery and wonderfully on target humor. Listening to this talk I am amazed at how (seemingly) easily and quickly he moves through his talk with apparently no notes, drawn completely from memory. Imagine giving a talk like this with the perfectly rehearsed ease he demonstrated. Wow!

[@cordeliadaniels7737]

Dwar John , Watching in May of 2022 ! Akways loved George ! Rip !

[@chrisalex001]

It seems to me that real humor is just telling a real story with total sincerity. Authenticity was one of his greatest talents.

[@lesliemiller5980]

GC was many things, but mostly an artist who "painted" with language to help you see your own thoughts and ideas. Like a composer, sculptor or poet he conveyed an "image" to the listener of his observations for you to contemplate and evaluate. Truly art!

[@dancor8380]

NM

[@bobwoww8384]

Very well said 🌹🌈

[@gregjensen1762]

YES !

[@heatherjones9773]

It's hard to believe, Mr. Carlin is gone. I am so thankful for his insight into so many issues. Thank God, most of his thoughts have been recorded.

[@mikhailtonikov]

He was here just a minute ago...

[@roberthill799]

@heatherjones9773 Thank George!

[@josephwheeler8753]

There are people in this world who see things quite differently from others. They are generally none conformist. Such a one was George Carlin. His brand of comedy is sorely missed. RIP.

[@loveinspired7]

I really miss him! He was one of my favorites!

[@warmoth68]

A truly phenomenal man that makes you think.his delivery on the way we twist words to make things softer,as not to be offensive is on point. Love this guy. RIP..

[@bbtank3000]

Only Carlin could so gracefully stroll into the hornets nest, sting them with their own stingers, then casually walk out unharmed.

[@dustyblue2ify]

Indeed~Carlin a Pure Gem covered in a Toxic Waste Event~Meets the Zero Point of Knowing~by such Ebbs & Flows with actionable wordsmith untouched is Pure Essence~ May we to be as Pure.......

[@jamaaldavis3222]

Facts he was the real deal always dropping gems keeping it real and being funny he was cut from a different cloth r I p

[@chrisp7110]

I love George and everyone in the room is laughing because its true. They don't say it in a way that a direct answer is given but implying it, especially when they fuck up

[@jamaaldavis3222]

@@chrisp7110 facts he was the real deal unfortunately these celebrities today just dumb the masses down and they don't have no back bone I only have respect for the real ones and George told the damn truth and he made it funny but he meant it

[@codefeenix]

Trump can do it too. its just that Carlin talks the truth and trump spews shit. How does anyone put up with Trump without trying to kill him?

[@dylannaenzo9737]

He is a wordsmith on the same level as Bob Dylan. He, too, deserves a Nobel Prize for Literature. The Bard of New York...RIP.

[@JohnSmith-yd5wq]

Bob Dylan is a hack.

[@gatergates8813]

@@JohnSmith-yd5wq the sun's not yellow, it's chicken

[@christophercross4325]

bob dylan was a theif... he stole his words

[@NotAStanAccount]

Aww, c'mon! WHY would you insult Carlin like that?? 🙃

[@kahutochishisumi9056]

Are you joking? Dylan polishes Carlin's shoes😆😆😆😆😆

[@kenrickbaughman992]

Well educated. Well informed. Well rounded. Well intelligent. Well comedian. High IQ. 1 percenter. No one else delivers it like Carlin did. I watched every single one of his HBO stand up. ❤

[@bella-vg9dt]

He's not only funny but educating.

[@dianaangell3348]

Some would argue whether he was the best comic genius of our time. I have no doubt he was. No one got to the heart of all the matters funnier or faster than George! May he RIP

[@normalhuman9260]

He is definitely at the top,I am just sadden to bot see anyone placing Norm Macdonald on his plane. Hell I see comments equating Dave Chappelle with George,but not a mention of Norm! I find it absurd,I'd say no one is in his league though,he was and will always be,the G.O.A.T.

[@deerkaiser9983]

​@@normalhuman9260 I found out about Norm only a few days ago, I'm not American so I never saw him on TV or anything, but man I am addicted to his stuff now. I think it is fair to call him a genius of comedy

[@donnabarton623]

​@normalhuman9260 it's up close to #1. I thought Gallagher was good too, made you think 🤔

[@collisallenjr.6254]

Yet his contemporary Richard Pryor

[@timbenz4890]

This is gold, could easily be released. Man I miss this guy.

[@nancyparsons2243]

I'm so happy to be reminded of how brilliant George was! Thank you!

[@eduardovianna81]

"An initiative is an idea that is not going anywhere!" Brilliant speech!!!

[@teresathayn5170]

He was such a great teacher! He really was before his kinds time! I'm still learning from the great philosopher! He was America's greatest educator! He told us the truth about us.

[@darondatoole7439]

At least we did listen to him back then ... now adays he would be forbidden for the average / mainstream American. Sad

[@jennifergalberth1240]

DO NOT FORGET Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce

[@michaelnoname1518]

Ashamed to say that I only just discovered this man. What an genious comedic mind and performer. Gone now, but through these kinds of mediums, we can celebrate his wit and mastery.

[@perrysbkrd]

I watched this a few times, one of the best of George. It makes me laugh, think, and cry.

[@MrBuitron]

42:05 €£

[@MrDavidknigge]

I remember previously watching this years ago. I apologize if I left a second comment. What an orator and entertainer! Here we are 22 years later and it's still fresh. A great tribute to a great man. He has had a remarkable impact on our culture, and certainly on me.

[@sandradibb9639]

Absolutely brilliant wordsmith, amazing in so many ways. He is irreplaceable. I wish he could have been with us longer!!

[@mrgallop8586]

A voice from the past and still nails it.

[@reginamurray722]

Have always loved this man

[@williambragg5064]

I always loved George Carlin, I grew up with Carlin he’s a great philosopher and his material will live on until the end of time.

[@AkuaWalters]

The worst part of this video is now realizing EVERYTHING he says about a Politician has been repeated this year by ALMOST every politician on TV...... especially when scandals break

[@andrewbudd8609]

People are fuckin' DUMB. ---George Carlin.

[@RicherPickle]

He was ahead of his time and saw thru the 'smokescreen' of PC early on. "PC" is mind control.

[@robertnicholls9917]

@trevor cauler It is partly why Trump won but if you think he's in your camp you're just as delusional and will feel stupid years from now. I refuse to believe you're this ignorant. The idiots who fell for both Iraq wars are dumb. You all love being lied to.

[@julians.2597]

@Robert Nicholls he didnt ever say which "camp" he's in... ?and if youwatched just five minutes of what Carlin just said, i hope you wouldn't be so ignorant to still write this comment, that contains no information.

[@aramwatters]

Don't you mean the best part?

[@gabbyhyman1246]

Watching him grow as a man, not just as a comic, has been amazing. His unscripted, non-performing wisdom in the q&a was touching.🙏

[@paulmccarter908]

I love George, such a valuable human

[@BarbaraB-lq8jt]

Evidently, you are a VALUABLE PERSON too❣️🫠

[@bobcorso6357]

The man was brilliant. I'd love to hear what he would have to say if he were with us today! Miss you George!

[@furyfantoo]

Thankfully, we have Dave Chapelle to carry that baton. And Bill Burr.

[@letabranch7459]

Carlin had a descriptive genius about him that encouraged people to laugh at themselves. There is no sector that was safe. I loved him during my growing years and as an adult in my Golden Years. What a legacy he left!

[@PHOTOGRAPHYBYDEREK1]

What a thinker that guy was.

[@davearnold748]

Today, George Carlin would be 88 years old. Though there have been many really great comedians, none that did it like him. He is the greatest comedian of all time ! I remember watching him as a 10-12 year old child in the early 1960's on the Steve Allen Show. Later in the 60's, he was a star on the Ed Sullivan Show with more appearances then anyone. In the 70's, I had the true pleasure of seeing him live in Las Vegas. By then, my mother thought he was filthy, so my dad would watch him late at night on HBO with the volume very low and we'd try to keep our laughter down. He was great whether his act was clean or off color. By then, the so called "bad words" he used were not as shocking to the 70's generation. He was a genius with comedy, but a very serious man off stage. His perspectives on many subjects really hit the lifestyle of the 1970's, and mostly have come true. He could "undress" his audience as soon as he came on stage and from that point forward he had you in the palm of his hand ! There will never be another George Carlin, but I wish there were !!

[@jacobhernandez5054]

One of the most insightful speeches I've ever heard, crazy that it's already 21 years old.

[@johnbugbee3730]

This folks is what a genius looks and sounds like.

[@dumitavi1]

@Marki Faux If you ever took the time to meet enough Americans and speak with them, you'd realize how arrogant & stupid your comment is. Take it from an European that lived in USA for 20 years & in Europe for almost 25. While, just like Europe, this country has its idiots, the educated people are, to me, more educated than their counterparts in Europe. One of the reason being, they seem to be more humble and more open to different ideas & opinions (both real signs of true education in my eyes) while the educated Europeans are, way too often, arrogant & closed minded.

[@AlbertNurick]

A brilliant observer of humanity.

[@johnrogers9481]

Yes. HE, was a stable genius.

[@dumitavi1]

@pyrotechnic5254 dumb statement!

[@ConservativeAnthem]

A high school dropout degenerate anti-authority drug addict.

[@johnpowell9169]

I can't even imagine the fun Carlin and Robin Williams would be having with our current leaders

[@plcapeli75]

hmm ... you know what i think........

[@stevemarshallfunny5981]

Bullseye

[@Aingefor3]

@Lloyd Bonafide Sounds like Phil

[@danielstewart7163]

@Lloyd Bonafide did your parents have children that lived, besides you, you're obviously brain dead. Williams and Carlin are two of the best and most accurate comedians that ever graced this floating blue ball.

[@Quantavious75]

Lloyd Bonafide obviously you never watched his golf bit

[@adriennescotson1641]

Absolutely phenomenal!!!! LEGEND!!!!....all from memory...pure genius!!

[@steveodavis9486]

What a wordsmith. Holds up well and all relevant today.

[@chuckrymal9091]

This one is a keeper to be shared, posted, sent out and listened to over and over like most of his skits.