Brain Droppings by George Carlin (English) Paperback Book

Description: Brain Droppings by George Carlin The veteran comic shares some thoughts, musings, questions, lists, beliefs, curiosities, monologues, assumptions, and assertions about the follies of modern life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sometimes, a little brain damage can help. A book of original humor pieces by beloved comic George Carlin. Filled with thoughts, musings, questions, lists, beliefs, curiosities, monologues, assertions, assumptions, and other verbal ordeals, Brain Droppings is infectiously funny. Also included are two timeless monologues, "A Place for Your Stuff" and "Baseball-Football." Readers will get an inside look into Carlins mind, and they wont be disappointed by what they find: I buy stamps by mail. It works OK until I run out of stamps.What year did Jesus Christ think it was?A tree: first you chop it down, then you chop it up.Have you ever noticed the lawyer is always smiling more than the client?I put a dollar in one of those change machines. Nothing changed.If you ever have chicken at lunch and chicken at dinner, do you ever wonder if the two chickens knew each other? Carlin demolishes everyday values and yet leaves you laughing out loud. Back Cover Sometimes a Little Brain Damage Can Help The thinking persons comic who uses words as weapons, George Carlin shares all-new, cutting-edge opinion and observational humor in his first bestseller, Brain Droppings. Filled with thoughts, musings, questions, lists, beliefs, curiosities, monologues, assertions, assumptions, and other verbal ordeals, Brain Droppings is infectiously funny. "Why are there no recreational drugs taken in suppository form?" "I put a dollar in a change machine. Nothing changed." "When JFK Jr. gets into a New York taxi to go to the airport, does he say, Take me to JFK? And how does he feel about that?" "The only good thing ever to come out of religion was the music." Carlin demolishes everyday values and yet leaves you laughing out loud. Youll learn what he thinks of sports fans, how he would improve the TV networks, his suggestions for "Legal Murder Once a Month," and his plan for "World Peace Through Constant Dancing." Sprinkled throughout Carlins humorous social commentary are many of his favorite oxymorons, euphemisms, and redundancies. Also included are two classic monologues, "A Place for My Stuff" and "Baseball and Football." Warning: Brain Droppings is not for prudes or the faint of heart. So open to any page, take a deep breath, and be ready to laugh. Author Biography George Carlin (1937-2008), a celebrated stand-up comedian, actor, social critic and author, was best known for his irreverent, dark comedy and reflections on American society. Carlin was once dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians" and has been regarded as one of the most influential stand-up comics of his time. He filmed his first HBO special in 1977 and appeared on The Tonight Show over 130 times. Details ISBN0786883219 Author George Carlin Short Title BRAIN DROPPINGS Language English ISBN-10 0786883219 ISBN-13 9780786883219 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1998 Imprint Hyperion Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Alternative 9781565113718 Residence Los Angeles, CA, US Birth 1937 Death 2008 DOI 10.1604/9780786883219 AU Release Date 1998-05-01 NZ Release Date 1998-05-01 US Release Date 1998-05-01 UK Release Date 1998-05-01 Pages 258 Publisher Hyperion Publication Date 1998-05-01 DEWEY 818.5402 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2626121;

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