George Carlin vs. Kurt Vonnegut
Side-by-side comparison of two thinkers
George Carlin
1937 – 2008
George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, actor and author. He was known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics, English, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects.
"Let me get a sip of water here...you figure this stuff is safe to drink? Actually, I don't care, I drink it anyway. You know why? 'Cause I'm an American and I e…"
Kurt Vonnegut
1922 – 2007
Kurt Vonnegut was an American author known for his satirical and darkly humorous novels. His published work includes fourteen novels, three short-story collections, five plays, and five nonfiction works over fifty years; further works have been published since his death.
"Maybe God has let everybody who ever lived be reborn — so he or she can see how it ends. Even Pitecanthropus erectus and Australopithecus and Sinanthropus peken…"
Connections
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