| The Perfect Lemonade » |
George Carlin's Last Performance
June 24, 2008
George Carlin's Last Performance
My brother and sister took my dad and me out to see George Carlin this Father’s Day at the Orleans Hotel and Casino here in Las Vegas. We grew up as kids, listening to great comedians like George Carlin, Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby and it was a real treat to see George last week, let me tell you.
He was funny (duh).
He cast gasoline on everyone’s sacred held beliefs (woosh).
He made us stop laughing at one point, shocked as he shocked so many people (hey!).
Then, a second later we started laughing again. He was fantastic, he was great, he was pure George Carlin and we really loved seeing him!
Here’s some of what George had to say that night:
“I believe we have either unlimited rights or no rights at all. If someone can take away your rights then they weren’t rights at all. There’s no middle ground on this, it’s one way or the other.”
“Children aren’t our future. That’s bullshit. By the time they take over for us, they’re adults.”
“Why don’t people tell the truth when someone shows them their child’s picture? Whoa, that kid has a huge freaking forehead! You should sell him to a circus. But you have to be nice… I’m sure he’ll grow into it.”
A lot of George’s show that night was centered around what happens when we die and the little stupid things people say when someone around you passes away:
“I lost my father recently.
Really? Don’t worry, I’m sure he’ll turn up.”
“Everyone says that a person who’s passed away is looking down at us. Why is it no one says he’s looking UP at us? That’s right, Grandma’s cooking without an oven.”
“They say that when someone loses a parent that they’re looking out for their loved ones down here. Like they have nothing better to do. If someone’s adopted do their biological parents look out for them or they off the hook?”
As soon as he was done, George walked off stage and thanked everyone for coming. And then he was gone. We had a blast seeing him for the first time in person; a truly unforgettable night!
One week to the day later, we found out that we were fortunate to have been allowed to be there for his final performance. We’re very grateful.
The only thing beyond that I can say is:
Hope you’re not cooking without an oven, George! 
18 comments
Brother posing as someone else so he can use George Carlin's own words to describe him: That depends. If since growing up with his comedy you considered him a good friend, the answer is two weeks. If not, immediately. Pay attention next time to someone's last performance - you may have missed something brilliant. Forever. Too bad we don't have the tickets anymore, but George would have wanted us to trade them in for the free drink coupon on the back.
We had one on you George! Thanks, man!
I can't believe you didn't save your ticket stubs!!!
And, no, my opinion has nothing to do with the fact that "Mr. Conductor" *sniffle*sniff* died.
You always keep your ticket stubs....ALWAYS!!!
Even from movies!!! Sheesh! Wahtsamattah wit u?
Hay Udder Brudder with your "George is looking UP at us" comment....I'd watch it if I was you, after all, you're the one who killed him
And besides, we all agreed that Mom surely smacked George around a bit, so how could she do that if he went "downstairs" and we know she went "upstairs"? Huh? 
George had to go up.....There is no down, and there is NO SPOON!! (Except the one I long distantly bent in Wisconsin, lol!!) George Carlin bought us a round of drinks. How great is that?
(One of our sisters is gonna be in trubbles!)
By the way, Rich is here and he told me to tell you "Hi". I know you're old, but do you remember Rich?
Anyway, he needs a puter if ya got one layin' around gathering dust in that cesspool you call a room.
kthxbai
Never been so should be fun. Its me and momma's anniversary. Have Leno Friday, Love Saturday, and Stomp Sunday. Staying at Planet Hollywood. Hopefully hook up with Darci for Drinks or something. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! And welcome (soon) to Vega$ for the first time! Here's some tips on great places to eat: Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill in Caesar's is fantastic and be sure to try the Paris buffet; it's excellent! (try the crepes!!)
Star Trek: The Experience (at the Las Vegas Hilton) is closing soon so make sure you two geeks get there and enjoy the rides, museum of Star Trek props and the Trekker/ie gift shops. Plus have lunch at Quark's Bar and Restaurant; half the fun is reading all the puns on the menu as well as the cool Trek food they serve. Bring a camera, tons of good pic opportunities over there!
And oh, be sure to leave all your cash here, as taking money out of Vegas is frowned upon!
Enjoy!
Tomorrow is the day. My dad goes into surgery to remove his cancer. I pray that he will make it through the surgery. Oh, and everyone that reads this, please pray for my dad to make it too. I may not show it, but I do worry about him from time to time.
Good news. My dad's surgery went well. They had to take out his appendix and gall bladder along with the cancer (my guess is that they took out those parts of his body to prevent the cancer from coming back later on). Now I just have to focus on shedding my bad cold so that I can see him when he gets home. Don't stop praying for him to get better. I want him to be well enough to return to his medical practice, he enjoys doing that.
Comment feed for this postLeave a comment
