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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “It doesn't get more politically incorrect than this. He takes apart american political sensibilities one euphemism at a time” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“What do I think of Carlin and this book? Well, I'll just say what Habermas said about Foucault:
IWB wrote this review 10 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
"He's a crypto-normativist."
Well, sorta.
His death is unfortunate, especially for him. I grew up listening to Carlin. I remember as a kid I had a cassette tape of Toledo Windowbox, which was great. I haven't heard that bit in years. I need to get a hold of that again. ”
“Love this book read it and listened to it many times. This man has a great voice and since of humor”
SexyPolitico wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not sure what I thought that this would be but was not expecting it to be as bad as this. There is no rythem or sequence to the book just blurbs from his standup routine that are thrown together in no particular order. I always thought he was funny on stage but this does not come out in the book. His delivery is what makes him funny. I was really disappointed with this book.”
MikeO38 wrote this review Wednesday, October 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book has my favorite part of George Carlin's in it. The Modern Man poem to open the book. LOVED IT! ”
PrincessKristine wrote this review Monday, October 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I have to say this was an unpleasant surprise. Where Carlin usually comes across witty and wise, this book just seemed curmudgeonly and bitter.”
Eileen M wrote this review Monday, August 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Brad B said: 5 stars
Play Book Tag Shelf wrote this review Friday, August 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This is where audio books read by the author are absolutely the greatest thing to have. I wasn't just reading Carlin's observations, I was basically listening to him perform stand-up that happened to have been written down in book-form. I absolutely loved this book. George Carlin was an absolute comic genius and a rather well-educated one as well. He could take the simplist observation and not only make you laugh but also think to yourself, "You know, he is absolutely right". I've watched all of his stand-up specials, but I had never read any of his books. Now I want to go find his others and see if he read the audio. Highly Recommended - though, it probably goes without saying, he can get a little raunchy at times. 5 stars
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“This is where audio books read by the author are absolutely the greatest thing to have. I wasn't just reading Carlin's observations, I was basically listening to him perform stand-up that happened to have been written down in book-form. I absolutely loved this book. George Carlin was an absolute comic genius and a rather well-educated one as well. He could take the simplist observation and not only make you laugh but also think to yourself, "You know, he is absolutely right". I've watched all of his stand-up specials, but I had never read any of his books. Now I want to go find is others and see if he has done the audio. Highly Recommended - though, it probably goes without saying, he can get a little raunchy at times.”
Brad B wrote this review Wednesday, August 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Carlin drops bombs. He has the capability of writing entire chapters in which every paragraph, hell, every sentence is dangerous-funny.”
Brennan D wrote this review Monday, July 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Was not as good as Napalm and Silly Putty. He was becoming extremely cynical in his old age. Still had some funny bits, but the other one was funnier.”
Jennifer V wrote this review Wednesday, July 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
