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George Patrick Carlin

George Denis Patrick Carlin
he was not everybody’s darlin’
initially everyone thought him a nerd
but then he gave us the seven words

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David Crandall

March 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM

haha, good ol' George Carlin - one of my favorites! I liked Steven Wright too.

Oliver Mckeithan

March 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Thanks David. Glad you liked it. Not familiar with Steven Wright. Will have to look him up.

Alesia Leach

March 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM

I like the idea of the clerihew, especially the contrast between how George Carlin was perceived early on versus his later, more rebellious legacy. The last line is clever, referencing his famous "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television."

Oliver Mckeithan

March 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM

I too like this form for the same reason. Interesting how he turned around completely from early on. Thanks Alesia

Daniel Henry Rodgers

March 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM

Hello Oliver, What a fun and clever tribute to George Carlin! You’ve captured his essence perfectly, challenging norms with humor and wit. I love how you play with the rhythm and punch of his words. Always a pleasure to read your work. Keep it up! Spring Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Oliver Mckeithan

March 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM

Thanks Dan. He did challenge conventional society. Glad you liked it and Spring Blessings to you as well Oliver

Sara Kendrick

March 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM

I remember seeing him somewhere after I looked him up. I guess he must have been one to not conform to what most people felt was proper for the day in the presence of women and children. Thanks for sharing. Sara K

Oliver Mckeithan

March 3, 2025 at 10:27 AM

No he wasnt. He definitely was controversial. Thanks for reading Sara

Andrea Dietrich

March 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Hmmm now you've got me wanting to know the seven words. This is so clever. I probably know if this person but right now my mind is not registering it!

Oliver Mckeithan

March 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM

George Carlin was an iconic comedian in the day. He died in 2008. His seven words skit was based on censorship rules that he opposed of words you cant say on TV. I cant print them here. Suffice it to say those words are pretty "dirty" He could be funny at other times though.

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