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We need George Carlin right about now... (Original Post) Drunken Irishman May 2019 OP
Carlin was a comedic genius, but his wisdom far outweighed his comedy. Totally Tunsie May 2019 #1
My favorite Carlinism kairos12 May 2019 #2
What was left out of that quote... dubyadiprecession May 2019 #3

Totally Tunsie

(12,013 posts)
1. Carlin was a comedic genius, but his wisdom far outweighed his comedy.
Wed May 15, 2019, 01:04 PM
May 2019

I always loved his No BS thinking and approach to life.

Can you imagine what his reactions would be to today's circumstances? He'd be unstoppable!

RIP George.

kairos12

(13,706 posts)
2. My favorite Carlinism
Wed May 15, 2019, 01:35 PM
May 2019

was when he said everybody appreciates honesty until you are honest with them, then you're an asshole.

dubyadiprecession

(7,520 posts)
3. What was left out of that quote...
Wed May 15, 2019, 01:55 PM
May 2019

“They don’t want to hear from you, until you reach military age. Then your just fine, just what their looking for”.

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