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Summary: Almost Perfect
Review: Playful, profane, funny... typical George Carlin! One of the jokes I enjoyed the most had to of been about going out to eat in "Dealing With the Waiter" this is how George Carlin explains it. "When the waiter recites a long list of specials, act really interested. When he says, 'Today we have goat-cheese terrine with arugula juice, sauteed cod with capers and baby vegetables, coastal shrimp cooked in spiced carrot juice, roast free-range chicken with ginger and chickpea fries, and duck breast in truffle juice,' act like you're completely involved. Say, 'The cod. What is the cod sauteed in?' 'A blend of canola and tomato oils.' (No hurry here.) 'Ahhh, yes! [pointing thoughtfully at the waiter] I'll have the grilled cheese sandwich." When I read that, I could see somebody actually doing that to a waiter! Although the book was funny, at times it seemed like Carlin was contridicting himself. Like when Carlin suggests that you should definitely "live in the past," when earlier he attacks Americans for their focus on that very frame of mind. This was the first book I have read by George Carlin but, I thought it was pretty good so I am planning on reading more books of this nature in the future.
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Summary: A sad end for a once entertaining comedian.
Review: George Carlin has neither grown nor improved with age. Where once he could find the humor in daily life, he now finds only cynicism and obscenity. There is little insight and less laughter in these musings from a tired and discouraged old failure at life. There are some good sections in the book. His "I CAN'T RECALL" and "A PLACE FOR YOUR STUFF" show some of his former talent. Some of the "Short Takes Part 1" do so as well. This could have made a good 2 page pamphlet by leaving out those pieces which are cynical, bitter, or merely obscene. A real disappointment of a book. I am left with a deep sense of pity for the man.
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Summary: Fantastic
Review: The views in his book are truly one of a kind. True inspiration with a bang of slap happy comedy. Best book i've ever read for a good laugh or two...or three...or four.....
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Summary: The Nutty Misanthrope
Review: "F@#$ hope." That's how George Carlin describes his worldview in the preface of Braindroppings. "...if you think there is a solution, you're part of the problem." Then he goes on to describe himself as "a joyful individual with a long and happy marriage". I think Carlin still excels at what he does best, joking about our misuse of the English and about things we all experience in everyday life that we never discuss. Still, read this book only if you desire a depressing, incoherent rant. A manic Andy Rooney.All this leaves me wondering where Carlin's performance-related bombast ends and his real feelings begin. "When I see children today, I think of tomorrow's f#$%ed-up adults." This can't be the same guy who narrates Thomas the Tank Engine stories for kids' TV. Or can he?
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Summary: My New Bible
Review: If you love most of George's later material, you must get this book. Although some material is old acts, most of it is new views on many new things. George is not only hillarious, but he also one of the brightest people out there. He has it all figured out!
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Summary: George Carlin is a one of a kind!
Review: Not as good as his stand-up routines but how could a book ever replace George Carlin's delivery? Worth buying and worth reading and thinking about. The one and only George Carlin.
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Summary: Love George, but don't buy his book...
Review: George is a great comedian, but reading him is a big disappointment. You miss the timing, facial expressions and enthusiasm of his stand up presentations. Cosby translates well into books, George doesn't. Save your money, and George, if you read this, you owe me a beer!
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Summary: The title is too flattering.
Review: Growing up, every time I heard George Carlin's name, I would think of his consistent and shockingly hilarious acts. Reading through the first half of this book, I came across some shades of vintage Carlin, however, I had to sometimes skim some very mediocre material in order to ferret out such sections. Finally, I got tired of skimming the uninspired (something I don't think one should feel compelled to do when reading a humor book). Out of fairness, I admit I haven't read the second half of the book yet, but I'm not so sure I will. If you're expecting something similar to "The Rants", "Sein Language", or even Paul Reiser's first book, forget it.
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Summary: Brain Droppings needs no clean-up
Review: George Carlin proves again and again that he is worthy of the recognition he receives. His book, Brain Droppings, is a wild ride through the thoughts you thought you already thought of! His ascerbic wit is once again on display as he blasts through convention. Best read while on the thrown.
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Summary: George Carlin No Longer Has It
Review: Thank God I was wise enough to check this book out of the public library. If I had purchased it, I would have demanded a refund from the publisher. This book shows that Carlin, one of my favorite comedians in the Seventies, is now just a tired hack. He is an awful writer. Worse, he no longer knows what is funny because he is sorely out of touch. As a fan of comedy I have witnessed the sad demise of his talent. Case in point: When I saw him perform live 15 years ago in New York he absolutely killed. But when I saw him perform live in Cleveland back in 1993, he was just going through the paces: giving an impersonal show and rushing off the stage as if he had a plane to catch. Out of respect, I would never pay for him again. Carlin is like a champion prize fighter who stayed in the ring too long. He should hang up the gloves; the pen; and the microphone and leave his fans with pleasant memories of what he once was.
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