George Carlin from late 80's onwards began transforming his comedy into more of a philosophical society satire. He was already kind of an outcast back in those times, after being in a long fight with the american government, courts and media in regards freedom of speech, which really was one of the turning points for what you can and can't say nowadays on TV and radio, but it was about those late 80's that his comedy really took a turn. Most of his skits will be funny, sometimes a bit unconfortable, but they'll definitly make you think. Most of the big time comedians we have nowadays list him as their number one influence or at least amoung their main influences. You definitly should do stuff like "Dumb Americans", "Rights & Privileges", "Pro Life, Abortion and the Sanctity of Life", "Religion is BullshIt", Saving the Planet" and "Germs". There are many others, but those are some of the most edgy that will not only make you laugh, but also make you think and question things.
Yup, George Carlin wasn't just a comedian but he was a philosopher, actor, author and social critic and a very smart man. Born and raised as a New Yorker, and was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, English language, psychology, religion and various taboo subjects. He and his "7 dirty words" comedy skit(which was a pretty funny and relatable one and recommended) were central to the 1978 U.S. Supreme court case F.C.C. v Pacifica Foundation, in which a 5-4 decision affirmed the government's power to regulate incident material on the public airwaves. And widely regarded as one of the most important and influential American stand-up comics OF ALL TIME, and not to mention he dubbed by the newspaper to be "the Dean of Counterculture comedians". The guy said a lot of facts and yet was funny about it at the same time, told it like it is and wasn't afraid to speak his own mind and was a true comedic legend.
When you say "I believe not because it is true, but because I choose to believe" you are actually on to something asian cultures figured out a few centuries before european cultures. You don't need a religion to have a philosophy of life, you can have a set of principles to guide your choices and inform your character all by itself, with or without whatever deities you choose to believe/worship. The cool thing about it is that most cultures arrive at about the same core ideas regardless of their mythologies or history, showing good principles is more a matter of life experience and acting in good faith.
To continue the religious theme I think you will enjoy George talking about it again on "Religion", or "Religion Is Bullshit" as it's sometimes called. I really enjoyed your reaction him. He always make you think at least as much as laugh.
George Carlin is what I would call a comedic philosopher and not only is he funny, he will make you question everything in life, I agree with most things he talks about! Great reaction Dear Veenee always good to see you!!💖💖
I grew up in the '70's believing that George Carlin was the smartest man in the planet, and nothing in the years since has changed my mind. He saw his job as making people uncomfortable. It didn't matter if you were left or right. He would take your sacred cows and deconstruct them in the best possible way. L:oved your reaction. Subscribed.
Cognitive Dissonance is what most people feels after watching/reacting to George's take on religion. Watch the way those people laugh in guilt n confusion while/after watching George's vid. 🤩☺️ - Joe Bless George!
One of George Carlin's most (in)famous bits is the Seven Dirty Words sketch (the words you can't say on television - at least at the time). Carlin is a wordsmith of the first order and that one really shows off his facility with language...in addition to just being damned funny.