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Here's something I can do without: People ahead of me on the supermarket line who are paying for an inexpensive item by credit card or personal check. Read the first page
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
the only way to read this is to leave behind all expectations and just let it hit you in the gut! as with any comic, you'll find things that aren't so funny and then you'll find things that drop you to your knees. I didn't start laughing until the first chapter! G.C.'s guide to Dining Out and the advice to "Have Fun. Be Difficult." has changed my perspective on how to behave in a restaurant! Then there's the "Handwashing" monologue after which you'll never be able to see a man walk out of a restroom without wondering. I've always loved Carlin's ability to play with words, and make me wonder about why we take ourselves so seriously! So please, don't open this book unless you're prepared to be surprised, offended, disgusted, and ready to laugh and learn from the humor and bitterness of a really great comedian! I rate this an 8 only because Carlin uses too many one-liners (at which he is not very good) and not enough monologue (at which he excels). Enjoy!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this has to be the funniest book i have ever read. It's right up there with Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. Those who call his work Tasteless and offensive are probably just a bunch of those yuppie, narcissistic, baby-boomers with me and Carlin alike hold ALOT of hatred for. To the average reader, this book would be just another funny man's book. Believe me, George Carlin is one of the smartest people around. Every one of his opinions make absolute sense to me(excluding his take on abortion). If you want to laugh quite a bit, buy this book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book made me cry from laughter. I bought it one day and read it the next day, cover to cover. The best thing is that after I read it, if I needed a quick laugh I could turn back to any page and enjoy it as much as the first time. "Brain Droppings" is the purest form of George Carlin you can get. Anyone can appreciate his "whining" with an open mind...a VERY open mind.
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Brain Droppings
This is the first book I read by Carlin. I've seen many of his shows and found the book to be more of the same carlin-comedy. Stories, rants, jokes, one-liners... Read more
Published 13 months ago by gamblor
carlin is a genius
I enjoyed George carlins Brain droppings,it did not have me splitting my sides laughing,but its a little reminder of Carlins insight into almost every thing & it did make me giggle... Read more
Published 17 months ago by marmarc40
Good, But a little nonsensical
I'm a very big Carlin fan, but honestly, I prefer watching him rather than reading him. I thought I would love this book but unfortunately it's a little too random for my taste! Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2009 by Mark Behan
The best of his time
I am a highschooler, and every advisory, we can hang out, read and do whatever. I read this book every day, and it never got boring. Read more
Published on 27 July 2004 by Tony Mitchell
Perfect
The funniest book I have ever read, and in response to "A reader from Bay Area, Ca"..Carlin says "F*** the middle class" because they are to blame for the other problems Carlin... Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2004 by "englishbasist"
You'll howl till you pee your pants
I read this book, and I hollered, I rolled, I laughed my ass off. He's not only funny, but he makes a lot of great points, and he speaks the truth just as often. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 1999
Carlin is my God and Brain Droppings my bible.
this has to be the funniest book i have ever read. It's right up there with Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. Read more
Published on 14 July 1999
Its an awesomely funny book
its a great book..if you're offended then you probably aren't a fan so why even review? a real carlin fan will find this book very very funny :) its carlin
Published on 7 July 1999
Very funny but.....
I have liked Geogre Carlin's comedy since the beginning. His book had me laughing so much I thought I was going to die. However some parts of the book really disappointed me. Read more
Published on 6 July 1999
Very thoughtful (not meaning nice; meaning mental activity)
Carlin's humor is tastless and offensive. :)
Published on 19 Jun 1999
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