George Carlin has died. And Now Bernie Mac. And Isaac Hayes.

[ASR]

As a massive fan of stand-up comedy, I'm very saddened to hear this. George Carlin was one of my favorites, and today, June 22nd, he passed away due to heart failure.

You were a great inspiration to me, and you made a huge impact on the world of comedy. Definitely one of my favorites.

Sucks, man. You came a real #####ing long way.

Rest in peace, George.

And here's a gift for those who haven't witnessed his comedy. Take some time to watch, if only out of respect.

EDIT:
And now, today, on August 9th, another comedian has died. Say goodbye to Bernie Mac. Dead at the age of 50. Holy shmoley.

EDIT2:
And now, today, on August 10th, another celebrity has died. Say goodbye this time to Isaac Hayes, famous musician and best-known to us younger folks as the voice of Chef on South Park. He was 65. Ugh. Link.

[Morgan Guyer]

Yeah, I just heard about this too.

He was 71, but could have lived another 15 years.

It's a damn shame.

[ASR]

He probably died laughing his ass off, laughing that it had finally happened, probably died with his middle finger raised in one final act of defiance.

He at least had that cocky grin on his face, I promise you that.

[Yubi Shines]

Flying spaghetti monster bless the man.

[Winged Warrior]

That is.... Extremely upsetting.

I will miss watching him.

[Johncarllos]

Damn, I've seen at least 5 of his videos and read some of his books...

Great comedian.

[Edgecrusher]

Well, it's official now. All my favorite comedians are dead.

And I'm willing to bet they're all still laughing at the sad state of things.

Though it IS sad that they're no longer around to point those things out.

[Mikero]

Yeah I heard that on my mom's alarm radio this morning while I was 3/4 asleep so I thought I'd dreamed it until this afternoon.

Sad stuff, but that's how it goes. At least it wasn't violent or anything.

[Chron]

Yeah, heart attacks aren't violent at all.

Well, he was going to go at some point. Still, he was only as old as my granpa.
Great man, great man. Left his impact on many lives.

Hopefully we all laughed a lot and learned a little about the world from him.

[Mikero]

Heart failures and heart attacks are different. So which was it?

[Chron]

I remember it being a heart attack.
May have heard wrong, though...

... but that doesn't answer the question.
*reads news* It was failure. So right, peaceful.

what a lame way to die

[ASR]

The magic of Carlin is that not only was he funny, but he was truly insightful.

And yes, heart failure was what I read.

[Jakey]

I know you guys won't believe me. But I'll put it on mi abuelo's grave this is the truth.

I went to camp with the great-niece of George Carlin.

[ASR]

I believe you, but only because that's believable.

[Lunchebox]

I know you guys won't believe me. But I'll put it on mi abuelo's grave this is the truth.

I went to camp with the great-niece of George Carlin.

There's a hidden message there....

you guys won't believe me.
I am the great-niece of George Carlin.

IT'S!

NOT!

BULL#####!

[Winged Warrior]

I remember reading an article early this year from October of last year.

Because my memory is rough sometimes, I don't remember the quote verbatum, But it addressed the thought that George Carlin was "angry at the world."

He stated something to the matter of "I'm not angry, Just observant. I don't know why more people aren't. Sure, the things I base my jokes on bother me, but what's worse is the lack of response to those things."

He was one of the most influential men in America, as far as I'm concerned. I just hope the feeling that he passed to all of us isn't forgotten any time soon.

[ASR]

I've been watching a George Carlin marathon on HBO.

Beautiful stuff.

[Speed Racer]

Sucks that he died; his stuff from the 60s and 70s is classic. Nothing beats Al Sleet, the Hippy-Dippy Weatherman "And tonight we'll be getting a Canadian low, which is not to be confused with a Mexican high." "It's 70 degrees over at the airport, which is stupid, 'cause I don't know anybody that lives at the airport." lol. Good stuff.

[ASR]

It's just that not only is he funny, but he's insightful and interesting to listen to.

[saldite]

Truly a shame.
He was definitely one of my favorites.

(I would've replied to this sooner if I had joined sooner.)

[Mikero]

(I would've replied to this sooner if I had joined sooner.)

I think you just won July's Cap'n Obvious award.

[ChaosVortex]

*shoots off the graffiti*

[ASR]

Bernie Mac died today, at the age of 50. What the #####.

[ChaosVortex]

Whaaaaaaat?

[Johncarllos]

...
wat?

[Snare]

John Pinette is the only one I have left...

[Winged Warrior]

famous peeps die in threes...

Here's hoping the next one is Eddie Murphy!
*crosses fingers*

[ChaosVortex]

Bernie Mac, in my opinion, died too young. This is sad news.

I didn't mark him as a favorite comedian though. He was alright.

But after hearing this, it made me realized that it'd really suck if Frank Caliendo died. He's one of my favorites I guess...

"Here's a man who's honest."

[AlexThePenguin]

Bernie Mac was a little younger than my mom is.

George Carlin was older, so his death wasn't as unexpected (though still a great loss), but it's always weird to have someone so familiar die.

Pneumonia is apparently one of the most peaceful ways to die, because your lungs are essentially flooded, and you don't have much pain.

[ASR]

Frank Caliendo isn't so much funny as he is talented. Great impressions are already funny, and he doesn't throw much more to the table than that... but he DOES do great impressions. Especially John Madden and Bush. Plus, he's got, like, an endless supply, and those Scooby Doo/Shaggy bits he does are awesome.

Anyway, Bernie Mac was a pretty good comedian, but I never really watched him specifically. George Carlin was personal to me because he's one of my favorites, and Bernie Mac is personal because he's just one year older than both my parents.

[Johncarllos]

I was never a fan or Burnie Mac.
No huge loss to me.

[ASR]

Another day, another death. Today, Isaac Hayes died. You all probably know him as the voice of Chef on South Park, as I do.
First Chef dies, now Isaac. Yuck.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26125699/

[Winged Warrior]

...

Hurray death!

[NovaMan XP]

Another day, another death. Today, Isaac Hayes died. You all probably know him as the voice of Chef on South Park, as I do.
First Chef dies, now Isaac. Yuck.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26125699/

That's exactly what I thought... "What? First Chef and now his voice actor?"

I just saw this on the news about 20 minutes ago. Too many deaths.

[Abominator]

He was a scientologist anyway, so he hasn't died, he's just voluntarily ascended to another plane of existance.

[ASR]

I would've made a low-blow scientology comment if I didn't like the guy so much.

When Tom Cruise dies, I'll be spewin' 'em.

[Mikero]

And yet, no Heath in this topic.

[ASR]

Heath has his own topic!

[Mikero]

Whatever!

Anyway I think it sucks they both died. I liked them both. Bernie Mac, one of the kings, and Isaac Hayes made great music.

[Ikeoko]

And yet, no Heath in this topic.

HEATH LEDGER ISNT DEAD!!!!

D:<

[ChaosVortex]

Why so serious?

[Ikeoko]

CAUSE PEOPLE THINK HES DEAD BUT HES NOT!!!

[ASR]

How is he not dead? If you're serious, I mean.

[Ikeoko]

He is still alive and out there somewhere, I just know it.

[ChaosVortex]

She likes Heath. She doesn't like it when I remind her that he is dead.

DECEASED.

KICKED THE BUCKET.

MET HIS MAKER.

[Ikeoko]

NO. NO. NO. NO.


HES STILL ALIVE I TELL YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!H .GGKN
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[Mikero]

If Elvis is alive then Heath can be alive.

[Ikeoko]

Everyone knows that Elvis is alive. He lives under the sand at the beach. I know cause The Fairly Odd Parents told me so, and that show never lies.

[Yubi Shines]

Elvis didn't die. He just went home.

[Mikero]

Thanks, K.