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George Carlin Died

  • 23-06-2008 1:00pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    In what has to be one of the most unfortunate years for Hollywood another true great has passed away. George Carlin died yesterday.

    Most famous for his outspoken comedy and his numerous film roles most recognisable as Rufus in the Bill and Ted films.


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  • #2
    zAbbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,987 ✭✭✭✭zAbbo


    I was just listening to one of his routines, always good.

    He was in Dogma as well


  • #3
    Kur4mA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭Kur4mA


    R.I.P the man was an absolute genius. :(

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eScDfYzMEEw


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCljFYn3zTY


  • #4
    JP Liz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,588 ✭✭✭JP Liz


    RIP


  • #5
    Karl Hungus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,130 ✭✭✭✭Karl Hungus


    RIP


  • #6
    Pigman II
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    RIP :(


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
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    Holy shi he was Rufus. I just never connected 'em together.


  • #8
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    At least now he can finally challenge God to a fight.


  • #9
    Kur4mA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭Kur4mA


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Holy shi he was Rufus. I just never connected 'em together.

    eh Chris Rock was Rufus! lol


  • #10
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,571 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Yeah I thought it strange when I read "Bill and Ted actor Carlin dies, aged 71" on Digital Spy.

    http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a103159/bill--ted-actor-carlin-dies-aged-71.html

    Is that really his crowning achievement?


  • #11
    Nichololas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,186 ✭✭✭Nichololas


    Bummer. :(
    Mr E wrote: »
    Yeah I thought it strange when I read "Bill and Ted actor Carlin dies, aged 71" on Digital Spy.

    http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a103159/bill--ted-actor-carlin-dies-aged-71.html

    Is that really his crowning achievement?

    No, no it's not.


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  • #12
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    Mr E wrote: »
    Yeah I thought it strange when I read "Bill and Ted actor Carlin dies, aged 71" on Digital Spy.

    http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a103159/bill--ted-actor-carlin-dies-aged-71.html

    Is that really his crowning achievement?

    No, he was one of the world's most respected stand up comics. However people who are not well versed in the realms of stand up comedy would stand a better chance of recognizing him from a movie. A bit like saying Gilbert Gottfried may be best known for voicing the parrot from Aladdin, even though he is a very well known stand up comic.


  • #13
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,571 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Rhetorical question, folks... *I* know its not his crowning achievement (I'm a fan of his standup). I just thought it unusual that it was Digital Spy's Obit for him


  • #14
    grames_bond
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    the man was, is and always will be a legend! and will be greatly missed!


  • #15
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    Mr E wrote: »
    Rhetorical question, folks... *I* know its not his crowning achievement (I'm a fan of his standup). I just thought it unusual that it was Digital Spy's Obit for him

    Ah I see. Well to most people it would be the thing they'd recognize him from.


  • #16
    stereoroid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 418 ✭✭stereoroid


    Well, not everyone liked him: have a read of this. You may remember this outfit from other funerals, such as those of US soldiers killed in Iraq. :mad:


  • #17
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    stereoroid wrote: »
    Well, not everyone liked him: have a read of this. You may remember this outfit from other funerals, such as those of US soldiers killed in Iraq. :mad:

    Oh they hate everything. Add George to the list that includes soldiers, gay people, unmarried couples, Sweden, furniture stores, vacuum cleaners, Ireland, funerals, dead people, documentary makers, Princess Diana, Desmond Tutu, reggae music etc etc etc.

    They are a disgrace to the God they claim to work for.


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