George Carlin's classic standup routine about the importance of 'Stuff' in our lives. This was from his appearance at Comic Relief in 1986. Farewell George 1937-2008 www.HaphazardSt...
He had a way of making it sound like art and as though he was making up on the Fly rather than a skit that he went over multiple times obviously like any comedian
Agreed! Maybe we’re not looking deep enough into his meaning for it. There’s brown boxes in the background. Could be representative of the normality of our society’s culture. He’s dressed in the same color brown to represent trying to fit in. If you ever pay attention his backdrops are always artistic while his clothes are always simple and basic. George Carlin was an artistic genius that understood how to truly speak to a crowd.
He actually wore a lot of colorful clothes back in the 70s and 80s. The all black look started in the early 90s and he adopted it for the rest of his career.
Reminds me of another of his jokes, “Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?”
Although I agree that his material/viewpoints has thus far proven to be timeless, I would argue this particular bit of his was far more relevant in the mid-to-late 80's, as that era in America was unquestionably the most culturally and economically excessive era in American history. Christ, just look at the cars, the fashion, the hairstyles and of course the drug usage from the era. Sheesh! That aside, I must disagree with one of his points about the purpose of a house... Our houses are primarily for shelter rather than a mere cover for our piles of stuff. At the same time, he's 100% spot on about the inflated size of our shelters, which is only to cover our excess stuff, haha! A true genius, that man...
I just sent my Dad this clip because we were talking about decluttering. I love watching George Carlin ... he is hilarious. What a comedy legend!! 🙌🙌🙌💚
What can one really say after watching that -- he was a talented genius but most of all, he was passionate about a lot of things that we are still dealing with today. He was truly a genius -- Thanks George...
Yesterday, my 63 year old uncle said: "her stuff is stuff and every one else's stuff is shit" while we were moving my sister to a new place and I felt like the George Carlin had brought us together.
I miss Carlin, it's a damn shame he passed away. Would have loved to see what he would have to say about America today. My only regret never seeing him live. My parents are in their late 60s/early 70s and they loved him and watched every one of his HBO specials..
During his time , George spoke about almost every topic there is regarding American culture. If you're thinking about politics, his stance was that this country was bought and paid for long time ago, and that elections are a farce. He said politicians are not his act's target because they come from American homes, so why are there no people of vision in office if we supposedly can do better. He said the public sucks, and is to blame for their own political woes. He also spoke on gun control, capital punishment, Wall Street greed, and much more.
A74: If GC were still alive today I suspect he would be an EXTREMELY bitter old man, hardly a happy camper. NO LONGER FUNNY. Check out his late material to see where he was headed.
After watching, anyone else start looking around at stuff around you for things to eliminate? I myself found stuff to dispose of almost immediately lol
Wouldn’t say funniest, but hits the fucking nail on the head with absolutely everything he talks about. There are times where I’m like yeah nah, this is the take where he gets it wrong, but by the end of the bit I’m like, fuck, I can’t argue his point ahaha
That was probably his point. We collect stuff all our life, and then leave without any of it. When Alexander died, his hands were made visible from his coffin as per his will, so people may see that the greatest conqueror of all times left with empty hands.
George blessed us with many decades of his musings. What an amazing human he was. A modern day prophet. The world is a better place for George coming by. Genius.
Dude’s expressions, timing and delivery are timeless. Even if you didn’t agree with what he said, his goal was to be funny and tell jokes and he always delivered.
George Carlin and Richard Pryor....The 2 most insightful and legendary comics ever...RIP to both of them. The tears of laughter I have spilled watching these two giants could fill a swimming pool...If there was a Mt Rushmore for comedians, you know George and Richard would be front and center...
same here.... I love how George Carlin candidly tells it like it is. God rest his soul, I remember listening to the radio while driving on a highway, and I was shocked to learn of his death the day he passed away, he will truly be missed, by the way he was the conductor on Shining Time Station, used to watch it on PBS growing up in the early 90's.
We already have a bunch of our picnic leftovers up there. Then there's our stuff that's in orbit. Now we have stuff on Mars. Everywhere we go, every computerized agent we send out there... it has a payload of STUFF.
This short set is just brilliant. It describes the consumerism of the past seventy years perfectly. In an interview some time ago he explained the huge number of hours dedicated to preparing a text. The humor is a cherry on the cake.
Yes, we were sorting "stuff" to donate and yes, we decided to take a break for a breakfast sandwich at Subway and yes, we did stop at a few garage sales and YES we did buy more stuff. And for the record YES we are crazy old people who need to get a life. YIKES!
This is a great video by George Carlin that talks about our "stuff" We have been sorting and pitching (well, donating) and it is ok if I can just share the story of each item with someone. My husband turns off his hearing aid and I just reminisce away. Every now and then he will nod just like he was listening. Good guy.
Sadly, he's gone now, but Carlin kindly left us all his stuff.
Yes. How ironic that the guy who talks about "stuff" proves the old adage that when you die, "you can't take it with you."
and what a good stuff it is he left to us!
Great comment 👏👏👏
Mhm.
Lol that’s the name of the album that this joke came from “A Place For My Stuff”
The way he spoke in this, there's an art to it. Even if I was reading off of a paper, I could not say it the way he said it. Genius really.
Yep-a large part of his genius not remarked upon as others-his performative mastery.
You can really see his live theater background at work in this one.
That's what we call being a comedian. 90% of humor is the delivery, not the joke.
It’s musical
He had a way of making it sound like art and as though he was making up on the Fly rather than a skit that he went over multiple times obviously like any comedian
*"Your house is just a place to keep stuff, while you go out and look for more stuff."* - George Carlin
*"You never know what you had until it's gone. And I wanted to know what I had. So I got rid of everything."* -Steven Wright
🔥⛽️
" you never know what you had till its gone". Same goes for George Carlin, the man.
Maybe a female will appreciate this one day, maybe not
@@PowerFromAbove tf you talking about you incel ass
@@mrb6206 calm down mr b
It's weird seeing him not dressed in all black.
Ikr! 😂
He's a chameleon. Look at the backdrop.
He almost fades in with the background
Agreed!
Maybe we’re not looking deep enough into his meaning for it. There’s brown boxes in the background. Could be representative of the normality of our society’s culture.
He’s dressed in the same color brown to represent trying to fit in.
If you ever pay attention his backdrops are always artistic while his clothes are always simple and basic.
George Carlin was an artistic genius that understood how to truly speak to a crowd.
He actually wore a lot of colorful clothes back in the 70s and 80s. The all black look started in the early 90s and he adopted it for the rest of his career.
“What are you gonna talk to the crowd about today, George?”
George: “stuff”
"Stuff" doesn't even sound like a word anymore.
STUF
Jez Lundström after being said over 50 times, I’m not surprised you feel that way too
Metoo
“Semantic satiation”
That's what happens
This is one of those that you've already liked once, come back years later, watch it again and try to hit the like button again but can't.
"Their stuff is shit, and your shit is stuff!" Lol
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
It's 100% true too
It's right up there with anything Ghandi, MLK, or Confucius ever said.
Reminds me of another of his jokes, “Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?”
Words to live by
The best comedian of all time, in my opinion.
Yeah George is an amazing man
Johnny Cage Ayo chill I like George Carlin too but Richard Pryor, is funny too. So quit bashing u inconsiderate fuck
easily!!!
O that's just your opinion?
Agreed. Richard Pryor is right behind him.
I love how George Carlins material is still relevant to this day, hell even more relevant than when he was alive
Although I agree that his material/viewpoints has thus far proven to be timeless, I would argue this particular bit of his was far more relevant in the mid-to-late 80's, as that era in America was unquestionably the most culturally and economically excessive era in American history. Christ, just look at the cars, the fashion, the hairstyles and of course the drug usage from the era. Sheesh! That aside, I must disagree with one of his points about the purpose of a house... Our houses are primarily for shelter rather than a mere cover for our piles of stuff. At the same time, he's 100% spot on about the inflated size of our shelters, which is only to cover our excess stuff, haha! A true genius, that man...
@@MrOuchiez
The 70s and 80s was like the roaring 20s on steroids. And people think the 2010s is excessive.
Extremely much so. Extremely relevant for now and forever !
Exactly. Now, the storage industry has blown up. Hoarding is a tv show.
I just sent my Dad this clip because we were talking about decluttering. I love watching George Carlin ... he is hilarious. What a comedy legend!! 🙌🙌🙌💚
My dad and I are helping my sister move today and my dad said “youtube George Carlin’s stuff” - so glad he did 😂
I like the part where he talks about stuff.
James Carter. Wherr doesn't he talk about stuff?
Best part
ALL HIS STUFF??????????
Yeah, that part was really funny.
@@lincbond442 leave muy stuff alone
What can one really say after watching that -- he was a talented genius but most of all, he was passionate about a lot of things that we are still dealing with today. He was truly a genius -- Thanks George...
Ed Liss amen.
Yesterday, my 63 year old uncle said: "her stuff is stuff and every one else's stuff is shit" while we were moving my sister to a new place and I felt like the George Carlin had brought us together.
I also have a 63 year old uncle. I don’t know why I felt the need to say that.
George Carlin wasn't a comedian. He was a philosopher with a sense of humor
too bad he just "passed away"
yes we get it hes a philosopher
If i see this comment one more time....
amen; will always miss his brilliance.
you have to have a sence of humor to be a philosopher.
Take a shot every time George says "stuff"
IIIIi... thiink I... drunk too muuch... ughh... *faints*
i think you killed flyingferrets, Kamel! (toe)
Hassan Kamel
Welp, I was taken to the hospital one minute in.
Worth it.
Dead
In that case, be ready to take 59 shots of whatever booze you wish. Yes, I counted.
My #1 favorite comedian.
Bo Burnham...
FattyChumChum
#MakeHappy
#What....
Is it safe to call Bo a comedian since he's so much more than that?
FattyChumChum
One more stand up, and I put him as a GOAT.
wisdumb bo is my 1th favourite comedian. Not even close to the greatest of all time ; George Carlin. Even Bo looks up to George
I'm sure he would be honored.
The things you own end up owning you
No matter what happens I had that couch situation sorted.
Thanks Tyler
MC: Thoreau said as much in "Walden."
😀👍👍👍👍👍
Hi tyler
we all miss him so much 2023!
LISTEN!!! YOU NEED TO LISTEN!
❤😢😥🥺🥺
Some idiots I have to argue with. Dont.
Materialism in a nut shell. Carlin is hilarious!
Yeah he really owns it
Ammar Z consumerism too
@@wavyamar Well, you gotta have spares.
@samplexample whonsaid we needed lights in the first place? How long did human civilization survive before the light bulb? Welcome to reality.
@@gigicestone4902 you wouldn't need so many spares if there was no Planned obsolescence
This changed me so much. I've been cutting down on my belongings like crazy. Minimalism is far more satisfying :)
Fernando Herrera i concur wholeheartedly.
You should try being broke. It's easy!!
+J Jackson Highly recommend it.
Yeah don't need much stuff keep it to a minimal, all you need is yourself and character that's the best stuff!
stuff begins to own YOU.
He was a legend.
Kimberly Baron riggt.
Is a legend they never die
He talked deeply about consumerism and made us laugh. He is the greatest.
This is the very best of George Carlin. His comedy is incredible. He always gets me with "you've got shit all over the world!"
Miss this man immensely
The sad reality of consumer culture.
Things You own end up owning You.
@@tylerdurden8346 +
@@Anudorini-Talah We buy shit that we don't need to impress people we don't like.
~TD
So your stuff it's shit
Folks . . . George has a box set video collection at his website. And guess what? The box set is ACTUALLY called,
"All My Stuff".
He truly perfected his craft. It's amazing to watch a person do what they were born to do and take it to the unequaled level that he did.
Damn, if Carlin were around today, he'd have a ball with the elections.
Yep, the 2 party dictatorship. No 3rd party to break up the monotony
He would have a field day 😂😂😂
i think he would be a trump supporter
@@joshuaherpolsheimer3541 a third party would be another head on the same snake.
ANTIFA would have been his target as a bunch of whiny ninny sissies.
Such a brilliant mind he had. I can totally relate to this clip at the moment as I am sure a lot of you can as well. Love this mans mind.
Best comic of all time. 15 years after his death, even his oldest material is still relevant and funny. RIP George. ❤️
Still holds up.
Hard to believe it's been 10 years already. Carlin is dearly missed.
Please help, it's been 16 years and I've bought way TOO MUCH STUFF!
@@lifevest1You’re gonna need to get more places than you got stuff! Hop to it, son!
I miss Carlin, it's a damn shame he passed away. Would have loved to see what he would have to say about America today. My only regret never seeing him live. My parents are in their late 60s/early 70s and they loved him and watched every one of his HBO specials..
Tony Braxton
During his time , George spoke about almost every topic there is regarding American culture. If you're thinking about politics, his stance was that this country was bought and paid for long time ago, and that elections are a farce. He said politicians are not his act's target because they come from American homes, so why are there no people of vision in office if we supposedly can do better. He said the public sucks, and is to blame for their own political woes. He also spoke on gun control, capital punishment, Wall Street greed, and much more.
A74: If GC were still alive today I suspect he would be an EXTREMELY bitter old man, hardly a happy camper. NO LONGER FUNNY. Check out his late material to see where he was headed.
@Carolann Cannuli-Denton Huh?
@@SAHogan-ih3bobeing bitter and being unfunny don’t go hand in hand. One can be bitter while simultaneously being funny.
I was the only 9 year old kid watching this back I'm the day..never met another kid that age to watch stuff like this..Rip George
That's life according to Geeorge Carlin! Brilliant man- I watch him to cheer myself up.
After watching, anyone else start looking around at stuff around you for things to eliminate? I myself found stuff to dispose of almost immediately lol
A wife will take out all your shit and hide your stuff so you always can't find were it is
Daily habit for me
stand up comedy makes me smarter.
Fals3Agent ikr
How can anyone give George a thumbs down. He's the funniest man who lived.
Wouldn’t say funniest, but hits the fucking nail on the head with absolutely everything he talks about. There are times where I’m like yeah nah, this is the take where he gets it wrong, but by the end of the bit I’m like, fuck, I can’t argue his point ahaha
@@mr.gilbert2790 That's a fair assessment. Not necessary saying you agree with his point but acknowledging his humor toward it.
Capitalist cultists that like stuff more than people.
AMAZING. He was the best comedian to do it, and his words will live forever!
The hand gesture he did at the very end killed me.
Whenever I move or hear of someone else moving... my first thoughts come down to George Carlin's stuff... love it.
I mean, he got a point, the word stuff lost its meaning for me, he's a genius, it's new year im drunk and I'm watching this rn, this gives me energy
Jerry Seinfeld made an entire career out of this bit from Carlin.
+RebelThoughts82 Seinfeld's the only guy I've seen cop this style of Carlin. I thought I was the only who noticed!
No stuff for you. This stuff is making me thirsty. Festuffus for the rest of us.
The show is about nothing!
He stole his stuff from Carlin
Carlin's actually funny though
Jerry Seinfeld is shit next to Carlin, and this is coming from a Seinfeld fan.
Wonder if George brought any stuff with him when he left us.
arthurhouston3 I doubt it, he doesn't really need it.
That was probably his point. We collect stuff all our life, and then leave without any of it. When Alexander died, his hands were made visible from his coffin as per his will, so people may see that the greatest conqueror of all times left with empty hands.
I believe he once said...."You can't take it with you."
:(
arthurhouston3 of course NOT....NOBODY CAN!
Smart, articulate, funny and a genuine legend. Missed in many levels. 🙏💥🌻🌞
Minimalism inspiration 😂 R.I.P to this very intelligent man.
Being a Minimalist like being a Vegan nobody fucking cares stop telling everybody about lol
George blessed us with many decades of his musings. What an amazing human he was.
A modern day prophet. The world is a better place for George coming by. Genius.
"Their stuff is shit & your shit is stuff!" *** glass shatters ***
I love him!! This should be watched by those who want to get rid of clutter. That’s why I’m watching again. 😂
Supply lines are getting longer and harder to maintain ..
God the word stuff sounds so weird after watching this haha. It's like it lost all meaning.
Sounds like you're having an existential crisis.
The crisis that we all deserve, but not the one we need right now.
Ca l Sartre has visited you..
Just like the word God!
It’s called jamais vu
"We have more places than we have stuff, we need more stuff!"
I remember watching this live on TV. I was 10 years old laughing my ass off.
So glad I got to see him live two times.
This is my all time favorite stand-up comedy bit. I show it regularly to my wife
I got an ad for storage units on this video. TH-cam knows I need more places to put my stuff
This is pure wisdom. We still miss you, Mr. Carlin.
It doesn't matter how often I see this stuff - I ALWAYS laugh.
I really need to get rid of some of my stuff...
*shit*
JamEs unDerhI ...Said Thomas.
I’ll take some of your stuff!
Watching this in 2021. Feels more true for now then ever.
I'm fucking guilty for buying so much stuff. Damn my obsession with DVDs, Blu Rays, bobble-heads, action figures, plushies, etc. XP
Yeah, well, you're going to die someday and you won't even be there to see it.
Seems like you forgot to list, whistles, whips, handcuffs, Vaseline and dildos.
This has changed my point of view of basically everything in my life.
Love this mans "STUFF"
Thadra Smith he probably didn't like your "SHIT".
So did his wife.
This is one of my favorite old school skits.
This isn't just comedy. It's a life lesson.
Dude’s expressions, timing and delivery are timeless. Even if you didn’t agree with what he said, his goal was to be funny and tell jokes and he always delivered.
George Carlin says some timeless stuff :D
Been listening to Carlin since the 70's and this is my favorite. If my stuff doesn't fit in a pickup...then I've got too much shit!
George Carlin and Richard Pryor....The 2 most insightful and legendary comics ever...RIP to both of them. The tears of laughter I have spilled watching these two giants could fill a swimming pool...If there was a Mt Rushmore for comedians, you know George and Richard would be front and center...
I think Robin Williams was amazing to. My top 3 are Williams , Carlin and Murphy.
This was my very first Carlin experience in the 80's and it's still one of my favorites
Feel so lucky that I was able to see him live.Just once, but what a show it was!
We're all guilty of it. The only stuff worth collecting a lot of to me is books.
aren't you special
same here.... I love how George Carlin candidly tells it like it is. God rest his soul, I remember listening to the radio while driving on a highway, and I was shocked to learn of his death the day he passed away, he will truly be missed, by the way he was the conductor on Shining Time Station, used to watch it on PBS growing up in the early 90's.
No one has come close to bring this brand of genius comedy no one. It take great command of vocabulary and the ability to form intelligent humor.
He really was the stuff of legends...
He always makes me laugh. Every video is gold
This is such a priceless skit! Thanks for sharing some wonderful George Carlin.
Very clever run bit, knows how much time he has and just runs a topic, only the best can do that
Exactly. He was the real deal. I always loved how he managed to say truth using humor.
I remembered watching this with my parents when I was younger. Lol....we all laughed so hard! 😂👍
Hello Angela... How are you doing?
George was an utter genius. I never fail to smile no matter how may times I see the same piece!
For 1986 that camera quality is pretty good
In the future, we're all probably gonna have stuff on the moon.
We already have a bunch of our picnic leftovers up there. Then there's our stuff that's in orbit. Now we have stuff on Mars. Everywhere we go, every computerized agent we send out there... it has a payload of STUFF.
We would have to actually get there first
Elon doesn't have enough space for his stuff, he's going to space for his stuff.
He was one of the very best and this was one of his best routines!
the GOAT
You are nice to^^
One of the top five BEST Commedians of ALL TIME!!!!!
The only man who can say the word stuff 57 times in one minute and not sound like a broken record
One time I had my stuff spread out over four states. Right at that time I heard this routine. One of the best laughs I ever had. 😂
659 people don't have enough room for all their stuff!
or they believe that the Sky Daddy is gonna give them a whole mansion full of "stuff" in heaven
Like childrens collecting toys
This short set is just brilliant. It describes the consumerism of the past seventy years perfectly. In an interview some time ago he explained the huge number of hours dedicated to preparing a text. The humor is a cherry on the cake.
LOL, 4th Grade Arithmetic papers.
The only papers you got a good grade on..
LOL I think I still have some of that shit.
That made me laugh the most.
I've found some geography in my father's house, so I agree
His gestures are a complete universe..... as hilarious as what he says.
0:17 the meaning of life is trying to find a place to put stuff.realy impressive philosophy.
I was 12 when this came out, and this monologue honestly changed my life.
It was a household word mom conjured whenever us kids' rooms got too messy.
Yes, we were sorting "stuff" to donate and yes, we decided to take a break for a breakfast sandwich at Subway and yes, we did stop at a few garage sales and YES we did buy more stuff. And for the record YES we are crazy old people who need to get a life. YIKES!
This is a great video by George Carlin that talks about our "stuff" We have been sorting and pitching (well, donating) and it is ok if I can just share the story of each item with someone. My husband turns off his hearing aid and I just reminisce away. Every now and then he will nod just like he was listening. Good guy.
You apparently already have a life so why add more stuff?
I loved this Man he was so right about everything lmao👍
R.I.P George Carlin🥀🎤
This video is the origin of minimalism.
Hard to believe he's gone ❤😊
This is a perfect skit. Genius.