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Topic Categories: Behavior • Cultural Observation • Humor • Politics • Streaming videos
Posted on: June 23, 2008 1:07 PM, by "GrrlScientist"
tags: language as bullshit, George Carlin, humor, comedy, streaming video
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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Damn, they yanked that one quickly.
Posted by: Optimus Primate | June 23, 2008 1:51 PM
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
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
Carlin was a fucking master at making a complicated point using clear simple language.
Posted by: PhysioProf | June 23, 2008 6:34 PM