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George Carlin

In an article paying tribute to Carlin's stand-up comedy is an artwork of George Carlin telling a joke against a yellow background.

The Enduring Comedy of George Carlin

Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College

Despite passing away in 2008, Carlin’s stand-up profoundly resonates in today’s America.…

June 20, 2023

an illustration of george carlin and the drama masks

‘George Carlin’s American Dream’ and the Science of Comedy

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

Comedian George Carlin spent 50 years making audiences laugh. A new documentary looks at how he made them think.…

September 15, 2022

Sticks and Stones

Chappelle’s ‘Sticks and Stones’ Is Offensive and That’s How It Should Be

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

The comedian's latest special uses offensive humor to deliver messages that are provoking discussions across the country.…

September 22, 2019