LIFE
George's full name
George Denis Patrick Carlin
Why did “Americans” create euphemisms?
They have trouble dealing with reality and facing the truth
What does the euphemism of "old" reveal?
It reveals the fear everyone has of eventually dying.
He occupied his life doing ...
American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic
The CIA doesn't kill, they...
They neutralize people or depopulate the area.
Mention 2 euphemistic language/sentence from nowadays
:) fede decides
He was known for...
Black comedy
Reflections on politics
The English language
Psychology
Religion
Taboo subjects
Is language direct and precise?
Who do people want to protect?
No, euphemisms are a kind of soft language they use to protect themselves from it
When was PTSD being called 'operational exhaustion'? What did George Carlin compare it to?
The Korean War, 1950s.
He compared it to, “Like something that might happen to your car.”
At what age did George Carlin started “bullshitting” himself?
He started bullshitting himself when he got to his forties
The government doesn't lie, they...
Engage in disinformation.
Thanks to the fear of dying, what happens to life?
All of this shows the dehumanization of life.
“(...) I'll pass away. Or I'll expire like a magazine subscription.”
George Denis was born and died in...
(May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008)
Give the two examples and their “soft language” version, that in the future George Carlin would not be surprised to hear.
Rape victim: Unwilling sperm recipient
Vomit: makes me want to engage in an involuntary personal protein spill.
What conclusion does the quote, “They don't have 'negative cash flow.' They're broke! Because many of them were fired.” allow Carlin to make in his speech?
He concludes that by changing the word, the problem is not solved.