"I'm the guy who thinks up the goofy shit."

Yes, you really were, George, and you will be sorely missed.

There's an interesting article in the Chicago Tribune -- Carlin Leaves Behind Society Still Struggling With Words. I'm not sure I agree with the idea that we're that much more tolerant of language, but still, it's interesting to see things have and haven't changed.

Finally, I'll leave you with one of my favorite Carlin riffs. Surprisingly, it isn't profanity laced at all. It's about baseball and football and the difference between the two.