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Language as Bullshit

Topic Categories: BehaviorCultural ObservationHumorPoliticsStreaming videos
Posted on: June 23, 2008 1:07 PM, by "GrrlScientist"

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When I woke up this morning, I heard George Carlin talk about language on NPR. What's wrong with using simple, direct and honest language? He wonders. "It's getting so bad that any day now I expect to hear a rape victim described as an 'unwilling sperm recipient'!" [6:55]

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1

Damn, they yanked that one quickly.

Posted by: Optimus Primate | June 23, 2008 1:51 PM

2

Thanks for bringing back one of my favorite comedians. I grew up with this hero and remember the intellectual laughter he gave me during my high school and college years.

Posted by: Tabor | June 23, 2008 1:53 PM

3

You can still find it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h67k9eEw9AY

RIP George

Posted by: Paul A | June 23, 2008 4:01 PM

4

Carlin was a fucking master at making a complicated point using clear simple language.

Posted by: PhysioProf | June 23, 2008 6:34 PM

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