- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Hyperion; 1 edition (Oct 12 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1401301347
- ISBN-13: 978-1401301347
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 476 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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#316,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #58 in Books > Entertainment > Humour > Religion
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From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. There's no better way to enjoy one of Carlin's books than to hear him read it himself. With his gravelly voice, Carlin sounds like a foul-mouthed, grumpy grandfather as he riffs on everything from politics and the improper use of language to plane-boarding etiquette and the differences between the sexes. He's alternately crude ("Every evening at seven-thirty, citizens and consumers get a chance to sound off and air their complaints. Don't miss Blow It Out Your Ass!...") and outrageously funny (such as when he compares people of faith to UFO believers), and he's always irreverent ("A children's museum sounds like a good idea, but I would imagine it's not very easy to breathe inside the little glass cases"). The one topic that gets under his skin is euphemisms and, related to that, political correctness: "I can remember when I was young that poor people lived in slums. Not anymore. These days, the economically disadvantaged occupy substandard housing in the inner cities. It's so much nicer for them." Needless to say, Carlin has his comic timing down pat. His energetic reading is punctuated by conversational bits ("Hah? Whaddya think? Maybe?") and enhanced by his deft vocal variation (such as when he's narrating the "Continuing Story of Mary & Joseph"), making listeners will feel as if they've got a front-row seat at one of his comedy shows.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
From Booklist
The latest book by longtime stand-up comic Carlin will undoubtedly join his previous "acts" in book form on the best-seller lists, so expect demand. Here are more of his irreverent, hilarious takes on contemporary social and political issues; as anyone who is familiar with his routines and books knows, Carlin doesn't let current notions of what is politically correct stand in the way of his taking a jab. So this series of short observations, one flung at the reader right after another, encompasses the Ten Commandments ("a padded list"), an anti-plastic surgery stance ("Ugliness should be a permanent condition"), body maintenance ("Every time you clip [a toenail], the little clipped part flies several feet away. You notice that?"), and euphemistic language (the first instance was being instructed to call his aunt's mole a "beauty mark"). The book is not meant to be read straight through but, rather, dipped into here and there. The language is explicit; therefore, this is not recommended for readers advocating propriety in speech on every occasion. Brad Hooper
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Even better than his previous books...,
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This review is from: When Will Jesus Bring The Pork Chops? (Hardcover)
With more original material (just written for the book) and literally more content (pages) than his other two books, George Carlin still provides some of the best comedy ever, even at his age! I bought Napalm and Silly Putty a year ago and can still read it on a weekly basis and feel interested, amused and entertained. I also listen to George Carlin's Audio CD's and live performances every second day, and it's even better to hear him live. I suggest buying the Audio CD version of this book if you want to enjoy Carlin's voice work for this book. However, if you are looking for a very funny book by an amazing comedian, this is it!George Carlin pwns me (and you)!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious - Controversial - Edgy,
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This review is from: When Will Jesus Bring The Pork Chops? (Hardcover)
Once again Carlin holds no punches. He challenges societies norms, encouraging all of us in his own way to make a difference. I find his message to be powerful, passionate and a touch depressing. However, he lessens the sadness with his brilliant comedic touches. Once again Mr. Carlin Thank You for sharing your brilliance and passion with us.I also stumbled across another gem in a book called Seed's Sketchy Relationship Theories - A Guide to the Perils of Datin(How not to become a bar regular). If you are a Carlin fan I am positive you will enjoy this as well.
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Brilliant/Funny Man,
This review is from: When Will Jesus Bring The Pork Chops? (Hardcover)
George Carlin is the master at making us laugh at his questions to the world, and his book is no exception. He does a brilliant job at making yu think....and laughing till your sides hurt while doing it. Unusal and fantastic!A couple of other good books to read for their profound impact are: NIGHTMARES ECHO by Katlyn Stewart and RUNNING WITH SCISSORS by Augusten Burroughs
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