George Carlin - Euphemistic Language

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Amateur linguists will recognize the phenomenon Carlin describes as the "euphemism treadmill," in which new words are invented to avoid the negative connotations that the old ones have taken on.

George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 -- June 22, 2008)... may he rest in peace.

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  • George Carlin hasn't passed away....that fucker is DEAD.

  • "It's a beautiful thing, the destruction of words" -Syme, 1984

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  • Did his face distort in the video as in his wrinkles come and go or am I substance abusing again

  • Why did you "pass away" for gods sake, George?

  • He was a genius

  • This man was one of the individuals who inspired me to major in philosophy. Thank you George!

  • I miss you so much George. At the same time I kind of envy you, you don't have to listen to the bullshit ever again. But damn, do I ever miss you.

  • The MASTER!

    

  • very good vid. love it.

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