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George Carlin warned us about words

This time around, the "banned" words aren't about sex. They're an attempt to seize power and enforce inequality

Salon

Trump’s Christmas message of, um, "hope"

Or I guess we can all cave in to his authoritarian regime

Salon

Don't despair. This isn't doomsday

It’s not doomsday — but the billionaires have won and their supporters will suffer

Salon

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42 People Share Encounters With Folks Who Could Score Negative On An IQ Test

Stand-up legend George Carlin once said: "Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize that half of them are stupider than that." The post 42 People Share Encounters With Folks Who Could Score Negative On An IQ Test first appeared on Bored Panda.

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I watched Saturday Night Live's first episode and one thing appears to have remained the same about the sketch show

As Saturday Night Live season 50 gets underway, I took a look back at how it all started. These are my big takeaways.

WhatToWatch

Creative life after death − or yes, you can control spinoffs from beyond the grave

Michael Crichton, the creator of “ER” and author of “Jurassic Park,” died in 2008. So why is his estate suing Warner Bros. now?

The Conversation

First look at Saturday Night Live movie from Ghostbusters director sees Succession and Bodies Bodies Bodies stars play comedy icons

Saturday Night hits theaters in October

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Joe Rogan’s Netflix special is another tired, and unfunny, tirade

The streamer’s latest remarkably laugh-free comedy special is another procession of eye-rolling jokes about cancel culture and LGBTQ+ people

The Guardian - US

When you’ve lost George Clooney

Democratic leaders and Hollywood celebrities consider the unthinkable. But are they giving Trump a path to victory?

Salon

Podcast Sued For 'AI George Carlin' Settles With Comic's Estate

Podcasters who controversially used AI to emulate the late US comedian George Carlin in a recent comedy episode have reached a settlement with his estate after family members sued.

International Business Times

George Carlin’s estate settles lawsuit over comedian’s AI doppelganger

Suit claimed Dudesy podcast violated Carlin’s copyright, calling it ‘a casual theft of a great American artist’s work’

The Guardian - US

George Carlin Estate Settles Lawsuit Over AI Comedy Special

Settlement reached in lawsuit between George Carlin's estate and Dudesy over AI comedy special.

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Taiwan election outcome may impact global economy, AI impersonates George Carlin

This content discusses the importance of the upcoming presidential election in Taiwan, the potential impact on global economy, the controversy surrounding ...

Salon

Katt Williams is right about bad comedy

Tired of stale comedy? You can blame the network comedy kingmakers and that "most comedians don't get booed enough"

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'No machine will ever replace his genius': The daughter of late comedian George Carlin speaks out against a ghoulish AI-generated comedy special, which was likely edited by real people anyway

"Created" by the showrunning AI Dudesy, the hour-long special has drawn widespread criticism.

Cinemablend

What Is Dudesy, The A.I. Behind The George Carlin And Tom Brady Comedy Specials? Here's What We Know

Here's what you need to know about Dudesy, the A.I. behind the simulated George Carlin and Tom Brady comedy specials.

Fortune

After AI-generated ‘George Carlin’ routine, late comedian’s daughter warns other entertainers: ‘They’re coming for you next’

Carlin made “14 specials that you can find anywhere,” noted his daughter, adding, "No machine will ever replace his genius."

The Independent UK

George Carlin’s daughter rebukes AI comedy special: ‘No machine will ever replace his genius’

Kelly Carlin suggested: ‘Here’s an idea, how about we give some actual living human comedians a listen to?’

The Guardian - US

George Carlin’s daughter lambasts AI-generated video of late comedian

Kelly Carlin decries comedy special on YouTube that generated a fake Carlin, saying ‘no machine will ever replace his genius’

Salon

Win or lose, Jim Jordan is GOP low point

Jim Jordan's threats and empty promises may not be enough to end all-out Republican chaos

Salon

Who decided comedy needed fact-checking?

Hasan Minhaj's embellishments arguably serve a larger purpose. What purpose is served by destroying his career?

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