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Summary: Not overly funny
Review: After reading Napalm & Silly Putty, I figured that this book would be pretty much the same. I didn't find this book funny at all. Veteran standup comic, George Carlin takes his own shot at authorship. Unlike many comics who focus on a limited range of subjects, Carlin has a versatile talent and his book covers everything from pitiful puns to classically structured jokes. He is less successful when he examines things he deeply cares about, like politics and justice. His anger is too close to the surface. Many of his jokes are taken straight from his stage act and they suffer by being reduced to printed page. I do recommend his other book, Napalm & Silly Putty.
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Summary: Hilarity mixed with Deadtime
Review: Much of this anthology is George Carlin at his best- insightful and hilarious. However, quite a bit of it is also not funny at all- kind of just "Laugh Here" deadtime inserted between the funny parts. This is why I feel that it is actually better to read this straight through, instead of flipping it open to any random page whenever you wanna laugh. But whatever.
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Summary: Carlinism
Review: I'm a big Carlin fan, and the type of material in this book is exactly why. Ridulously far-fetched essays, zany insights into life, and the only NON-CORNY puns I've ever encountered.I gave the book 4 stars, not 5, because some jokes seemed a bit weak, and didn't even win a chuckle. I *thought* that maybe Carlin was a little "tired" and worn out on jokes when I first read it, and figured maybe he was running a little low on material, so he watered it down--I was wrong. His next book, "Napalm and Silly Putty," is MUCH funnier. It gets the five stars, hands down. If you can only buy ONE, buy NAPALM AND SILLY PUTTY. *IF* you have the cash to spare and you're already a Carlin fan, buy BOTH; you will find exactly what you're looking for: My man Georgie doesn't disappoint.
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Summary: His incites are not very cleaver
Review: With all the controversy surrounding him, I expected more. I honestly could have sat down and made up a lot of his material myself. Because of his views, I expected to gain some new incite or perspective. I at least expected to laugh and didn't get that either. This book is boring. I wish I would have spent my money elsewhere.
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Summary: Very good
Review: Even though Carlin sometimes doesn't know when to use Lenny Bruce style humor or Steven Wright observational style, this book worked big time for me. He's best when he finds his own voice and runs with it. Thanks George.
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Summary: Crabby old man
Review: Seems that as he's gotten older, George Carlin has just gotten crabbier. He takes ranting to a new low. I was really disappointed with this one. He needs to take a valium!!
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Summary: decent
Review: Brain Droppings does have some funny parts like Carlin's short takes and unncessary words. However, the book is fairly disourganized making it difficult to read and there is a lack of cohesion in the book. The book doesn't quite live up to his stand -up routine
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Summary: You're an old man, George
Review: This is nothing more than yet another book by an ex-hippie sellout (I know that it is redundant to call someone this) trying to cash in by selling out the things he once held as important. The 1960s are over, George, and the vital people of today have no idea what you are talking about. It is high time that you hippies stood aside.
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Summary: Of course!!
Review: It's Carlin. It's smart, it's entertaining, it's educational and it's funny. Those with a closed mind or are easily offended need not apply. This is an unbiased look at the society in which we live in and the silliness so much of us take so seriously. Highly recommended!
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Summary: Funny Book From A Comedy God
Review: This book has a lot of Carlin's best bits as well as a few new observations. I like how this book has a real "no holds barred" feel to it, despite being a book and not an HBO comedy special. They really let Carlin run wild here and that's great! I highly recommend this book to lovers of comedy and Carlin!
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