George Carlin 1937-2008

[hambone]

George Carlin died tonight after checking into Santa Monica hospital with chest pains. He suffered a fatal heart attack at age 71. Since I was a kid, Carlin made me laugh with his wry social commentary and hilarious routines. He was here in Vgas performing just last week and the last time I saw him was two years ago. There is much to be said about a man who brings tears of laughter to millions. Thanks George for the sideaches from laughing so hard. You will be missed.

[vlydog]

George Carlin died tonight after checking into Santa Monica hospital with chest pains. He suffered a fatal heart attack at age 71. Since I was a kid, Carlin made me laugh with his wry social commentary and hilarious routines. He was here in Vgas performing just last week and the last time I saw him was two years ago. There is much to be said about a man who brings tears of laughter to millions. Thanks George for the sideaches from laughing so hard. You will be missed.

Hambone

Thank you for posting this. I had not heard of his passing; very sad.

Not long ago, at a party, someone asked if I could remember the time in my life when I laughed the hardest. It was when I was a teenager away at camp. We were listening to a George Carlin LP. I will never forget that day. Thanks for all the fond memories George.

RIP

[fotoman]

great minds ? - probably

Huge Balls- definatly

[HauteHippie]

I was a big fan, and had tickets to see him next month. RIP.

[jkerouac]

Carlin was the thinking man's comic. We need someone like him to strip the bs from society's conventions.

[jfreeman420]

I loved George Carlin as well. The 7 dirty words was one of the most clever acts I have ever heard.

I was a big fan, and had tickets to see him next month. RIP.

Can you get a refund? I'm sure George would want to know as well............

[robertk]

He was truly the best......right alongside Pryor, Lennie Bruce and Mort Sahl.

RIP George

[hiker01]

We will all miss "the Son of a Bitc$" - as he would say!

Good riddance George!!!!

[Guest carlsbadrolex]

WOW... Thats quite a loss. That guy could make me laugh so hard it would hurt (in a good way).

RIP Funny Man!

[pizzanooo]

Jeez had`nt heard this, bums me out now on this sad news. Very funny and intelligent soul that had a gift for all of us to think and laugh on. A true cultural icon if there was one.

RIP George Carlin.

My thoughts think those 7 words will be on his stone.

[jeff g]

George was the best.

There are a bunch of 5 and 10 minute live clips of his acts on YouTube.

Check them out.