Napalm & Silly Putty

by George Carlin

Book Overview

A hilarious new collection of razor-sharp observations from the New York Times bestselling author of Brain Droppings. Few comics make the transition from stage to page as smoothly or successfully as George Carlin. Brain Droppings spent a total of 40 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, and this new one is certain to tickle even more ribs (and rattle a few more cages) with its characteristically ironic take...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786864133
• ISBN13: 9780786864133
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Hachette Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Postsecondary to Grade 12

Customer Reviews

No-Holds-Barred Humor From A Comic Master

First of all, I want to say that when I first came across this book, I had very little idea of who George Carlin was. My brother bought it, and I happened to pick it up one day and read "A Day In The Life Of Henry VIII," and was absolutely floored. After finishing the book, I was floored again. Here is a pithy, cynical man who has no regard to political correctness, one who constantly questions everything in today's society. I love it!!! Although the book does bounce haphazardly from topic to topic, most of Carlin's observations are dead on. Like Airline Announcements, Sanctity Of Life, The Royal Family, and Don't Blame The Leaders. Pure genious. Now I can understand why old Carlin fans would be disappointed, but as a newbie the material was completely fresh to me. But this book isn't for everybody, as the reviews indicate. Don't buy this book if you are into political correctness, take life too seriously, or are detached from reality. Problem is, when reading this book people tend to forget that it is intended as humor. Well if you don't think its funny because the topic is "how America is one big bullsh*t story", you either need to move on with your life or get an enema. Because if George tells us that the founding fathers were full of sh*t because they said "All men are created equal" (except Indians, Blacks, and Women), it's not being said because it's shocking. Or for humor's sake. It's being said because it's true. Like it or not, people, it's just a book. Don't take it so seriously.Recommended rants: all on Sports, Children, Seven Death Wishes, Euphemisms, Capital Punishment

Discovering Gold`

This was the first George Carlin book I have ever read, and I was completely astounded. The comedy in this book simply kept me in stitches, and from time to time I will open to a random page, begin to read, and fall down laughing. My particular favorites were his sections on praying to Joe Pesci, sports, and an interview with Jesus. I plan to read Brain Droppings and to buy his other albums as well.

Classic Carlin....at his BEST!

During George Carlin's four decades long comedy career he has been hailed as a comedic genius who has constantly pushed the envelope...and he is at his outrageous BEST in Napalm & Silly Putty. If you are a Carlin fan, you will LOVE this 269-page book, take it with you and re-read it often. If you don't know who he is and want to find out what all fuss is about after readingbooks on comedy, this will give you a good idea of who he is. You don't get his hilarious facial expressions here, or his act-enhancing body language, but you'll clearly see why hehas been hailed as the true successor to Lenny Bruce....except for the fact that Carlin is more often than not hilarious. If you're upset by x-rated language, this book isn't for you. Napalm & Silly Putty is actually divided into three sections throughout. His various routines on various subjects such as driving, cats, dogs and Jesus, his Short Takes, and hisbits on the news. One of my favorites routines is his bit on the fear of germs, where he notes that "in prisons before they give you a lethal injection they swab your arm with alcohol...And you can see their point: wouldn't want some guy to go to hell AND besick..." Then there are many riffs on the news. and his Short Takes. Short Takes are in the form of hilarious one liners, short jokes and blunt-but-true observations ("Joan Rivers has turnedinto one of the people she used to make fun of.") This book is GREAT for a)anyone who loves to laugh, b)fans and collectors of comedy books, c)Carlin's fans, d)anyone interested in comedy writing or comedy. I always highlight comedy and joke books, then re-read the ones I like -- and when I re-readNapalm & Silly Putty I laugh out loud, all over again. Carlin is a treasure...and so is this book.

PERFORMING LIVE, OR IN WRITING, CARLIN'S THE BEST!

George Carlin is without a doubt one of the best comedians of all time. If you enjoy hearing his comic mayhem on CDs or seeing him live, you'll fall in love with "Napalm & Silly Putty".Filled with humor, both new and old, this book has just about everything from airplane announcements to expressions that make no sense; from life to death; from organ doners and random thoughts; and a whole lot more! Also, this book contains short takes just like from "Brain Droppings". This book will have you laughing out loud and begging for more.This book will offend people who dispise others for thinking on their own and voicing their openions, hypochondriacs, and people with no sense of humor. As for the rest of you, buy this book!! It's a must have for any Carlin fan.

The man inside is worth 5 stars!

We, as a society, NEED (more than most can comprehend) the Lenny Bruces, Andy Kaufmans, Jello Biafras, and George Carlins to keep us free, aware and alive!Buy this book as a donation, a financial VOTE to keep free speech and driving satire alive in America.Trust me.