Sunday evening George Carlin cashed in his chips and left this world a less intelligent place. Carlin, if you were born last week, was a gifted comic and a gifted observer of the world that we call home. He was extraordinarily funny, but the edge of George Carlin over other comics was the nugget of truth that he managed to sneak into his material.
Jerry Seinfeld, as a contrast, is also very funny, but Seinfeld’s comedy is not there to change your point of view. Carlin’s was overtly political. He looked at the universe with slightly distrustful eyes, a dash of common-sense and a 50,000 watt bullshit detector that he kept in his pants pocket, usually set on "Stun".
There are very few who can balance laughter and wisdom at the same time. Carlin was one. He will be missed.
RoadDave 