George Carlin, a pioneering stand-up comedian, was renowned for his incisive and unfiltered rants that challenged societal norms and provoked thought. His fearless critiques of politics, religion, and language resonated with audiences, cementing his status as a counterculture icon. One of his most famous routines, the "Seven Dirty Words," humorously dissected the absurdity of censorship and highlighted society's arbitrary distinctions between acceptable and taboo language. This routine not only

OTD 1999: George Carlin makes an appearance at The Press Club in Washington, D.C. and does this legendary bit on how D.C. folks talk and political language. | ForAmerica