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"Frisbeetarianism is the belief that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck." - George Carlin

I hope you're on the highest roof as can be.
What's the view like, George?
Can you see all the people as they weep?

"It's bullshit.  All bullshit, and it's bad for ya." - George Carlin

You're my hero, George.
You taught many to not take things sitting down.
Question things, learn to think for yourself.

"Weather forecast for tonight: dark. Continued dark overnight, with widely scattered light by morning. " - George Carlin

Forecast for right now?  Sad. 
Continued sadness with scattered tears.
As this world just became much less funny....
— infinite_dwarf, Jun 23, 2008

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Region, Country: North Carolina, USA, USA

Favorite Poets: E.A. Poe, Lewis Carroll, Charles Bukowski, Michael McClure, Lawrence Ferlenghetti.

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Kailashana

Kailashana

17 years 11 months ago

O no…!!! Not THAT George.

O no...!!! Not THAT George. I guess he cleaned out the last of his stuff. Loved you all my life George... You always were a stand-up kind of man. Deep bows. Anna I am remiss. I hope everyone has someone to love them and miss & mourn for them. It's just some seem to speak in ways that speak to many hearts. p.s. may I post your *poem* to my groups?
Kailashana

Kailashana

17 years 11 months ago

http://www.digitaldreamdoor.c

http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/quotes/george_carlin.html lots on youtube. http://youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac stuff http://youtube.com/watch?v=MeSSwKffj9o religion
Rett

Rett

17 years 11 months ago

Bummer

I did not agree with Carlin on some of his views but Damn, even those were funny as hell. I'll miss him. I loved his humor and his irreverence! You are right, the world just became a lot less funny. Sad. Rett: It may look easy, when you look at me, But it took years of effort, to become the mess that you see John Fogerty
Mark

Mark

17 years 11 months ago

I heard this AM so sad

He was one of my all time favorite peoples. I have one of his LPs lol Will miss him very much. Mark
docmaverick

docmaverick

17 years 11 months ago

George Carlin...

....once said, "I'd love to host the Tonight Show. But, by the time "they" got through with it, it would be on at 4:00 in the morning, be 13 minutes long, and there would be no audio!" His 7 words that you can't say on T.V., are now down to 5. When the list is down to zero, we'll all know it's the end of time. I'd say that I'll miss him, but he's been such a prominent force to me, he really IS still with me..........besides, it'd be all Bullshit!!! Later, George, Doc Maverick
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poewriter58

17 years 11 months ago

what can I

say that hasn't already been said here. I couldn't believe it when I was told about his passing yes the world will be a lot sadder followed him from his hippy dippy weather man on up I feel like those years are gone now they were the best of this ladies life for sure. beautiful tribute you have written Mom
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 11 months ago

Thank you, all...

Kailashana - Yes, THAT one, unfortunately. Thanks for the links. Rett - His knack for being outspoken was second to none. Thanks for reading and commenting. Mark - I have all 4 of his books, and they are read quite frequently. Have been a huge fan ever since I knew who he was. Doc-M - I agree, and actually remember that quote, too! He stuck it in one of his routines. Mom - He was absolutely hysterical, I agree. I'm not joking when I say that he's my hero. May Joe Pesci bless him. ~Jess K. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~ "Everyone needs to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer!" ~ "Your inferiority complex is better than mine!"
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 11 months ago

Hi Jess K...

loved your tribute to George... he will be remembered by many, a fine hero to have.. Richard
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poewriter58

17 years 11 months ago

jess

Congrats on your tribute making the spotlight Mom
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Quillsvein1

17 years 11 months ago

i

enjoyed some of Carlin's earlier work, but I could TELL, I swear, that he was strung out before the media shoved it in everyone's faces. then he got a little ridiculous. a funny man when he wanted to be. i hope his soul is commended with john belushi and the rest! wonderful poem