I don't know if it was meds, effects of his recent heart attack, or if he's just that old now, or what, but George definitely didn't look to me like he had the same quirky spunk that he had even 4 years ago in Complaints & Grievances. His cheeks were puffy and he seemed less mobile...I hope he's got another special left in him. He's the funniest man in *beep* history.
Hilarious show, btw.
First I'd like to say I thought the show was funny. To the point of this thread
all I have to say is George looked, sounded and moved poorly, he is 70 but looks more like 80 or 85.What the hell happened ? Was he sick recently?
I felt bad cause I always liked the guy.
First off, I am a big Carlin fan. I like to call myself a Carlinist (a person dedicated to the ways of the Carlin). I thought the show was descient. I liked when he talked about suicide, which was my favorite part, and the ways humans treat each other (torture, etc.). But after that it was kind of a snoozer. Although when he talked about how fat people are getting. I am 235, so I'm all most there. I hate to say it but George could be nearing the end.
shareI guess maybe Carlin spoils everyone to the point that even a drop in voice level and movement would put them off. He's an old man; it's to be expected. To me anyway, the material is what's important. His timing and creativity are still there in full force.
I thought this was one of the best performances he has ever done.
Then again, it's hard to gauge perfection that never falters.
It's hard to tier his work.
"Decent" is an insult. Other comics are "decent"; Carlin is always funny when he's supposed to be.
Oh, the show was a riot as usual. I'm talking strictly about George's health, here. He didn't look too spruce in this last show. I'm just concerned--all I'm sayin'.
But back to pussy farts!
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I would agree that Carlin has lost a bit of his edge. I have not actually seen the show, but I have heard it on Internet-radio, and I have to say that Carlin's timing was not as sharp as it was on "You are All Diseased" and "Complaints and Grievances". He stumbled over the words quite a few times. But I will say that the show had more of a political or even philosophical emphasis, which of course meant a reduction in laugh-out-loud moments, but interesting none the less.
May there be mercy on man and machine for their sins
He's got one on here listed as "The Parade of Useless *beep* in January of next year, so hopefully he will make it to this one....bc if not I will be very upset..:( Let's hope 4 the best..:)
shareGEORGE IS GOING THREW WITHDRAWLS FROM THE DRUGS AND THE BOOZE. THIS WAS HIS FIRST SOBER SHOW EVER.
bOTTOM LINE George get back on the drugs
You're an evil person.
No respect for the entertainer, you just want to hear more jokes.
Soooo immature.
"You are the Duke of New York! You are A # 1!"
You guys are missing one big point... George is soon to be 70 years old, and so i ask you, who here knows a 70 year old person with that sharp a mind. Most 70 year old people can't eaven move well, not to eaven mention remember stuff. And STILL George pulled of that amazing intro. Come on George have to be the funnyest sharpest 70 year old man on this planet, no doubt about it.
And by the way, i liked the show. He's still got it.
Though my grandfather is a good 10 years older, AND he isn't that much like George, I see one big similiarity: the small forays into senility. Nothing crazy, or depressing, just very funny and kind of out of the ordinary.
"You are the Duke of New York! You are A # 1!"
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I saw the performance, and I was indeed saddened by his appearance; yet he still has his edge. Its possible that the medication he is on probably is causing the weight gain.
I only heard the CD, but the audio is the most important part of his shows, right?
I was not impressed by this last show. You Are All Diseased is the best stand-up show I've ever heard (again, just heard the CD) and this one was sadly not even close to the quality of it.
Yes, a lot of the things he said were quite interesting, but you might be forgetting that this was supposed to be a comedy show. At rather long parts of the show, he'd just rant on about something and then not even come with a punch-line. At least not one worthy of all that ranting. He's still a good comedian, but he's not the legendary man he once was. The delivery wasn't as good as it used to be.
IS he nearing the end? His carriere certainly is. What a shame.
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Give George a break. He could hang them up, but keeps going. He does look old, because he is old. But still going. We should all be so driven. I hope he has a few more left in him, as it will be sad day when George is no longer here to remind us just how "craptacular" most humans are.
"In our wings that bark, flashing teeth of brass, standing tall in the dark" - David Bowie
He was also out of rehab, and that can also screw with people, thats the way people look when they finally get help with drugs. I frankly think it was Carlin's least funny, but it was pretty insightful.
shareWith Regard to drugs. What exactly was he doing? Anybody know?
"I don't understand the question, and I won't respond to it."
Technically, we're all nearing the end. He's just probably closer to it than any 10 of us. And if by some chance George ever reads this....
....Thanks, George. Your last show may not have been that great compared to your past stuff, but it's still some of the best stand-up on the market today. If you need to rest, then by God, you've earned it.
(If you get to the point where you're feeling better, however, please don't hesitate to start doing another set. I'll be happy to buy tickets to the show if you're in town again, and I'll definitely buy a CD.)
The official "press release" from George himself on his website from December 2004:
I'm going into rehab because I use too much wine and Vicodin. No one told me I needed this; I recognized the problem and took the step myself.
My levels of use are nowhere near the worst you hear about these days; I could easily have continued functioning at a good level for awhile. But my use would have progressed, I would have been in deeper trouble, and I didn't want to tolerate that.
I've never been in rehab before and I know it isn't easy, but I'm highly motivated, and will do whatever's needed.
When I get out, I will take a little time for myself before resuming my schedule.
Thanks. See ya soon.
George
I enjoyed the show but I was also sad too. Not his best work, but hell his worst stuff is better then most others best stuff. But I have notice after his wife died he changed, something snapped in him, some what bitter, but more then that. Still love his work and look forward to more shows.
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shareGeorge is not a kid anymore and combined with his recent heart attack, I have to wonder what you expect of the man. The man is 70 years old, do you still expect him to be flying around the stage like some manic young standup at the beginning of his career? It's time for George to slow down. He's earned it.
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Most people in their 20s or 30s wouldn't be able to perform like him so...
My vote history
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