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Yep, Carlin was a comedy God because he was quick, he was sharp, and he was fearless. There wasn't any topic he wouldn't touch, but he also wasn't using shock just to be shocking. Many people have tried to imitate his routines and his style, and now I guess the computers will have a go at it, too.
that was what he was good at, but he was good because he'd spent decades as a comedian going through about four distinct styles. I heartily recommend Carlin's autobiography.
@dgerard @themeatbridge yeah, early stoner-hippy Class Clown Carlin is *very different* to righteously-furious post-Bill-Hicks Old Carlin
and before that, Actually Family-Friendly TV Comedian George Carlin
@dgerard and then of course you've got yer Bill and Ted Carlin