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I am a huge GC fan and this book did not disappoint. This book contains a lot of "brain droppings" which are typically 5 to 15 words and range between funny, thought-provoking to even down-right disgusting, these were my favorite parts of the book. If you have never been exposed to Carlin, be warned, its not for those who are easily offended, as he has no problem attacking many taboo subjects, along with his strong grasp of the English language, he was by far one of the greatest comedians to ever live.Why are there no recreational drugs taken in suppository form.
I love George Carlin, but this book is only so so. It's just not his greatest work and I find most of his fans will find it disappointing. There are the occasional funny parts, but it's just not that good.
Just stand there for half an hour, never talk, and then go home.Brain Droppings is a carefree and interesting read, and because it's full of one liners, lists and short essays, it's easily readable in bits and pieces from time to time after the first read. It's useful life lasts about two seconds.
I wasn't disappointed at all with the book then, and still occasionally read that same copy for a good laugh.Brain Droppings is a sometimes hilarious, sometimes mildly amusing, collection of George's maverick hippie stand-up comedy routines, peculiar personal opinions and random thoughts on the English language and human behavior. Some of his famous and most popular routines like "A Place For Your Stuff" and "Baseball And Football" are included along with several lists of his favorite redundancies (foreign imports), favorite euphemisms (police clubs = batons), favorite oxymorons (original copy) and people he can do without (anyone who refers to Charles Manson as "Chuck").
As a long time George Carlin fan (in the early 1970s I owned George's then new Class Clown album on vinyl, and I saw him live in the 1990s), I couldn't wait to read his first hardcover book, so I went out and bought a brand new copy of Brain Droppings when it was first released in 1997. He finds humor and absurdity even in the most mundane:If you ever have chicken at lunch and chicken at dinner, do you ever wonder if the two chickens knew each other.Poor confetti.
It's Carlin, so the languange is definitely R-rated, but not vulgar or unreasonably profane. It's completely off the wall and out of leftfield.
And it can never be used again.I think it would be fun to go on "Jeopardy" and never buzz in. It's an amusing and quirky look at life from a great, much loved and widely respected comic genius who's original and unorthodox style inspired millions to think for themselves and laugh at the absurdity of life.I AM NOT IN COMPLIANCE George Carlin
And, despite his "I don't care" image, George Carlin challenged us to care. Harrison, author of 50 Reasons People Give for Believing in a God Why can't there be more suffering. There ought to be at least one round state. George Carlin was easily one of the greatest comedians of all time, the best in my opinion. He was more than that.
No one was better at following up a fart joke with a stabbing insight about how twisted our perceptions of reality are. Apart from Richard Pryor, I can't even think of anyone who comes close to his talent, relevance and longevity. And please don't confuse my point of view with cynicism; the real cynics are the ones who tell you everything's gonna be all right."I highly recommend this hilarious book. Any guy who takes a job where you gotta puke first is my kind of guy. He also rightly condemned all of us for putting up with so much ignorance and insanity. He challenged us to think. I almost don't feel the way I do. But Carlin wasn't really a comedian.
It won't just make you laugh, however. He revealed the evil within those who abuse their power at the public's expense. No one can ever know for sure what a deserted area looks like. I would say, "rest in peace, George." But he would think that is so trite, meaningless and lame, so I won't. I have trouble eating things that are merely unconscious.
"Sympathetic contempt" from the master of thoughtful comedyCarlin: "I am a personal optimist but a skeptic about all else. By that time they're either completely defeated and f***ed up, which makes them interesting again, or they've learned how to beat the game, and that makes them interesting too. Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror. The only good thing to come out of religion was the music. In comic strips the person on the left always speaks first. Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music.
Harrison, author of 50 Reasons People Give for Believing in a God A few lines from Carlin's book, Brain Droppings I like sports because I enjoy knowing that many of these macho athletes have to vomit before a big game. He was a philosopher in the truest sense. It is also filled with thought-provoking ideas and observations.Yeah, George was funny but it was his honesty and intelligence that made him special. I never eat sushi.
I view my species with a combination of wonder and pity, and I root for its destruction. Unnecessary Words There is a tendency these days to complicate speech by adding unnecessary words. He challenged us to see beyond the fog of cultural lies. Human beings are kind of interesting from birth until they reach the age of a year and a half. There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls. What may sound like anger is really nothing more than sympathetic contempt. The following phrases all contain at least one word too many.
emergency situation fear factor peace processshower activity free of charge intensity levelsurgical procedure knowledge base belief systemboarding process forest setting seating areafloatation device beverage items sting operationhospital environment prison setting facial areaWhere does the Dentist go when he leaves the room. Some favorite oxymorons:assistant supervisornew traditionoriginal copyplastic glassuninvited guest Most people are not particularly good at anything. I see the glass as too big. If you love someone, set them free; if they come home, set them on fire. He skewered our empty icons.
The bigger they are, the worse they smell. --Guy P. Some see the glass as half-empty, some see the glass as half-full. Then they are boring until they reach fifty. Some favorite redundancies: added bonustotal abstinance young childrenexactly right subject matter revert backtrue fact honest truth sum totaljoin together ferryboatfree gift general public bare nakedunique individual new initiative end result --Guy P.
All I can say is that there arent too many people out there that can get this guy to like to read.George was a love him or hate him kinda guy.I Love him.Although,it is better to hear him to get the full effect,he doesn't disappoint.RIP George.You will be missed.
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