My wife and I saw George in concert in Las Vegas in 1996 at Bally's. We were seated at a table with a couple who just may have not known anything about his routines. We lauged until we pissed ourselves. The other couple seemed horrified. However, I think George made his intended mark on us all. Pushing the envelope and exposing the human condition for what it is, George truly earned his frequently penned title of Comic Genius.
Want supporting evidence? Just read about his career. You may be surprised. From a Supreme Court case regarding the "words you can't say on television" to over a hundred Tonight Show appearances to directing many comedic films including 40 Year Old Virgin, Carlin was unmatched in his field.
There is good news, however, as George himself said "thanks to the fear of death in this country, I won't have to die - I'll "pass-away".
We'll miss you George. Thanks for the laughs.
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