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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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When a stand-up comedian writes a book, the audio version enjoys a clear advantage over the printed word. Timing, delivery and vocal expression are as important to humor as the actual joke itself. So it is with this very funny collection of essays, monologues, observations and jokes by 30-year comic veteran Carlin. A one-liner like "I put a dollar in a change machine. Nothing changed," moderately amusing in print, is hilarious in Carlin's bewildered tone. This audio contains "unabridged excerpts," which means that though it does not include everything from the book, the pieces that appear are performed in their entirety. The audio is paced nicely, alternating between long pieces (Carlin as a bureaucratic caveman calling a "staff meeting" to announce a new policy on human sacrifices), short observations and one-liners. Some of Carlin's older routines are included, such as his classic comparison of warlike football and friendly baseball. One note: this audio, like most of Carlin's humor, includes plenty of profanity, so parents may want to be cautious around the kiddies. Based on the 1997 Hyperion hardcover.(May)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
If I could have lunch with ANYONE....,
By Skye Viajante "escape artist" (Napa, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Brain Droppings (Paperback)
It would be George Carlin. I could just sit back and listen to him go on forever.Only drawback to this book was that every so often there was these pages where random thoughts were stuck in...didnt dig those to much...but hey, its George.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really Great Book,
By A Customer
This review is from: Brain Droppings (Paperback)
This book is real fun to read, at worst it's clever at best it's genius. I read 120 pages the day it came, to give you an idea of the entertainment value of the book. Carlin is a great comedian, to me the best of all time next to Richard Pryor, and he does a good job on this book. I'll probably start his second book "Napalm and Silly Putty" soon, and his third book "When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops" when it comes out. Have fun with this book, that's what it's for, but it also has many insights and interesting ideas we can all appreciate.
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Is George the Funniest Man Alive?,
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This review is from: Brain Droppings (Paperback)
Quite possibly he is. He is certainly different from most other comics, and he will be the first to admit it, without apologizing for it. This is part of what makes him so good. It's not just the same old stuff reworded to get a chuckle out of you. George has clearly done some thinking about things and will challenge you to think about things, too. While it all may be couched in terms of humor, the genius of George Carlin will really make you wonder why things are the way they are, and then realize that there's really nothing you can do about it except have fun and laugh at it.
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