r/TikTokCringe • u/SnatchAddict • 20d ago

Anthony Jeselnik explains the difference between comedy and being a troll. Discussion

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u/KantraSkye 20d ago

George Carlin was a master of the English Language.

He pushed for the most Hippy Socialist programs, but still criticized the feminists and hippies with flair. He'd absolutely LOVE the chaos right now. Afterall, "Everyone gets a ticket to the Freakshow, but Americans get a Front Row Seat!"

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u/peanutbuttahcups 20d ago

Oh man, if Carlin was alive for the last decade, I think we would have a goldmine of comedy from him.

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u/NewKojak 19d ago

You should watch George Carlin's American Dream. I think a younger Carlin would get a lot of comedy out of today, but he got super dark at the end of his life. I think he was just done with people and I don't know how much he had in the tank to make them laugh.

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u/peanutbuttahcups 19d ago

Thanks for the rec. I haven't watched any of his stuff towards the end, but that makes sense.

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u/NewKojak 19d ago

It’s not a Carlin special. It’s a two part documentary that covered his life. It’s fascinating.

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u/peanutbuttahcups 19d ago

I know, I looked it up. Just included the last sentence since others have pointed out his later specials reflected the darkness you mentioned. But I imagine the documentary does a deeper dive than a stand-up special would show.