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George Carlin's been working the crowd since "the counterculture" became "the over-the-counter culture" around 1967 or so; his new book, Brain Droppings, surfs on three decades of touring-in-support. It's the purest version of book-as-candy that one could imagine, serving up humor in convenient, bite-sized packages. Snack on chewy one-liners like "A meltdown sounds like fun. Like some kind of cheese sandwich." Or: "If you can't beat them, arrange to have them beaten." Brain Droppings also contains highlights from Carlin's concert repertoire, and that more than makes up for the occasional spray of pointless nihilism. Tell us, George, what exactly were you going for with "Kill your pet" and "Satan is cool"? Quick--hide the paper before Daddy sees it! Still, if you're a fan of this sarcastic semanticist who's given Bad Attitude not necessarily a good name, but at least a comfy bank account, by all means rush out and snag Brain Droppings. Carlin's book melts in your mind, not in your hand.

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Grammy® Award Winner!

In Brain Droppings, Carlin brings to audio his singular brand of comedic satire that has made him a favorite of stage, screen and cable audiences. Witty word play, spirited commentary, sarcasm, monologues and in-your-face insights about everyday values appear randomly—literally droppings from his fast and fresh intelligence. Carlin's challenging humor cuts through the superficial and smug assumptions behind our institutions—politics, race and social issues—exposing all as amusing fabrications. And unlike other comics who believe we've somehow misplaced the American dream, Carlin presents it as a great—but incredibly funny—myth.

Brain Droppings was adapted for audio by Carlin himself and comes with the inimitable Carlin timing and delivery—making it clever, laugh-out-loud humor. With its erudite appeal, Brain Droppings is perfect for listeners looking for a quick shot of brainy merriment as well as long-time Carlin fans seeking a bigger dose of his entertaining take on life.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   32 of 39 people found the following review helpful: This book is NOT in compliance..., May 4, 2000 By  Zagnorch (Terra, Sol System) - See all my reviews    This review is from: BRAIN DROPPINGS (Hardcover) I first fell in love with the standup comedy of George Carlin when, in my youth, I viewed one of his HBO specials. Until Chris Rock came along, Carlin was my all-time favorite. I've found myself consistently and happily entertained by his rather mean-spirited and interesting takes on people, politics, religion, and the silly things we do in life. He also has an amazing mastery of the English language, which he makes a big part of his act as well- poking fun at how others have mangled it, how it's changed over time to be more politically correct, etc. `Brain Droppings' continues and expands on his comedy- his views, thoughts, and insights about the world around him, as well as people and events. After perusing this book, I've found a great deal of my views about life and the world to parallel his. As a result, I give `Brain Droppings' high praise. Carlin states the problems he sees with everything, but offers nothing, beyond some outrageous `cures' that makes a little sense in their own weird way, on how to remedy them. This is because he sees no true hope for the future of mankind, and gleefully awaits its destruction. So why try? Hmmm... sounds about right to me... Also contained within are a few of his classic standup pieces, including `The Difference Between Baseball and Football', and `A Place For My Stuff!'. But, unlike many other comedian-penned novels, this one doesn't merely re-hash the author's stand-up dialogue. There's plenty of new and original material to enjoy as well. My favorite bits are the `Short Takes'- strange little random thoughts that Carlin's come up with over the years. He has a seemingly endless list of them inside this book, many of which are much more profane and adult-oriented. Some are outrageously hilarious, others make you say, `Huh?' Here's a few examples of the cleaner `Huh?' short takes: 'I almost don't feel the way I do', `Every thing is the same. It's just a little different now', `If we could just find out who's in charge, we could kill him.' I'm sure these make sense to someone somewhere... One thin