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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 818.5402
EAN: 9780786891122
ISBN: 0786891122
Label: Hyperion
Manufacturer: Hyperion
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: September 01, 2006
Publisher: Hyperion
Sales Rank: 20093
Studio: Hyperion
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George Carlin's been working the crowd since 'the counterculture' became 'the over-the-counter culture' around 1967 or so; his new book, Brain Droppings, surfs on three decades of touring-in-support. It's the purest version of book-as-candy that one could imagine, serving up humor in convenient, bite-sized packages. Snack on chewy one-liners like 'A meltdown sounds like fun. Like some kind of cheese sandwich.' Or: 'If you can't beat them, arrange to have them beaten.' Brain Droppings also contains highlights from Carlin's concert repertoire, and that more than makes up for the occasional spray of pointless nihilism. Tell us, George, what exactly were you going for with 'Kill your pet' and 'Satan is cool'? Quick--hide the paper before Daddy sees it! Still, if you're a fan of this sarcastic semanticist who's given Bad Attitude not necessarily a good name, but at least a comfy bank account, by all means rush out and snag Brain Droppings. Carlin's book melts in your mind, not in your hand.
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George Carlin's been working the crowd since 'the counterculture' became 'the over-the-counter culture' around 1967 or so; his new book, Brain Droppings, surfs on three decades of touring-in-support. It's the purest version of book-as-candy that one could imagine, serving up humor in convenient, bite-sized packages. Snack on chewy one-liners like 'A meltdown sounds like fun. Like some kind of cheese sandwich.' Or: 'If you can't beat them, arrange to have them beaten.' Brain Droppings also contains highlights from Carlin's concert repertoire, and that more than makes up for the occasional spray of pointless nihilism. Tell us, George, what exactly were you going for with 'Kill your pet' and 'Satan is cool'? Quick--hide the paper before Daddy sees it! Still, if you're a fan of this sarcastic semanticist who's given Bad Attitude not necessarily a good name, but at least a comfy bank account, by all means rush out and snag Brain Droppings. Carlin's book melts in your mind, not in your hand.
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Rating: - SOMETIMES THOUGHT PROVOKING, AND AT OTHER TIMES LAUGH OUT LOUD FUNNY !
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. 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"). 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. 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 useful life lasts about two seconds. And it can never be used again.
I think it would be fun to go on "Jeopardy" and never buzz in. Just stand there for half an hour, ... Read More
Rating:  - A world without George Carlin sucks
"Sympathetic contempt" from the master of thoughtful comedy
Carlin: "I am a personal optimist but a skeptic about all else. What may sound like anger is really nothing more than sympathetic contempt. I view my species with a combination of wonder and pity, and I root for its destruction. 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. It won't just make you laugh, however. 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. No one was better at following up a fart joke with a stabbing insight about how twisted our perceptions of reality are. He skewered our empty icons. He revealed the evil within those who abuse their power at the public's expense. He also rightly condemned all of us for putting up with so much ignorance and insanity.
George Carlin was easily one of the greatest comedians of all time, the best in my opinion. Apart from Richard Pryor, I can't even think of anyone who comes close to his talent, relevance and longevity.
But Carlin wasn't really a comedian. He was more than that. He was a philosopher in the truest sense. He challenged us to think. He challenged us to see beyond the fog of cultural lies. And, despite his "I don't care" image, George Carlin challenged us to care.
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Rating: - Like some one else said: "George speaks the truth!!!"
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!!!
Rating: - Friggin Hilarious!
Short quick read. Open to any page - no need to read straight from start to finish. Very funny. Worth the purchase!
Rating: - FUNNY
I love George Carlin and this book is great. It has alot of different jokes and doesn't have to be read in one sitting.
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