Brain Droppings

Version: Unabridged
Author: George Carlin
Narrator: George Carlin
Genres: Comedy
Publisher: HighBridge Company
Date: May 2000
Length: 2 hours, 30 minutes
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Overview

In Brain Droppings, Carlin brings to audio his singular brand of comedic satire that has made him a favorite of stage, screen and cable audiences. Witty word play, spirited commentary, sarcasm, monologues and in-your-face insights about everyday values appear randomly--literally droppings from his fast and fresh intelligence. Carlin's challenging humor cuts through the superficial and smug assumptions behind our institutions--politics, race and social issues--exposing all as amusing fabrications. And unlike other comics who believe we've somehow misplaced the American dream, Carlin presents it as a great--but incredibly funny--myth.

Brain Droppings was adapted for audio by Carlin himself and comes with the inimitable Carlin timing and delivery--making it clever, laugh-out-loud humor. With its erudite appeal, Brain Droppings is perfect for listeners looking for a quick shot of brainy merriment as well as long-time Carlin fans seeking a bigger dose of his entertaining take on life.

Selected Reviews

Classic Carlin

by Sharona
  • Book Rating: 4/5

Brain Droppings

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 4/5

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Reviews (25)

Classic Carlin

Written by Sharona on June 13th, 2010

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I've heard most of this before, but it's a good compilation of classic George Carlin. He is missed.

Brain Droppings

Written by Anonymous from Kansas City, MO on June 9th, 2009

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Anyone who enjoyed Carlin will enjoy this audiobook. I am absolutely certain that hearing Carlin actually read the book is far funnier than just reading it. His humor was so intelligent and silly at the same time. A really enjoyable listen!

Bad

Written by APDS4 on September 29th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 0/5

Crude, profane and with a few exceptions, not really funny; although one bit was hysterical. The rest was blah and not worth the time.

pretty funny

Written by n8rlvr on August 21st, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

George Carlin is too funny. If you enjoy his stand up, this is worth a listen.

Brain droppings

Written by Travis Bowen on November 6th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 3/5

This was ok but not one of his best. I would look for another comic book.

Brain dumping

Written by Robert Lanois on September 19th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 2/5

Not as funny as much of his other stuff. Not horrible but not something I recommend.

Mediocre

Written by Anonymous on August 25th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 2/5

It was funny at the beginning, but most of it was quite boring. Ive always liked his stand up, but the book really wasn's very good.

Classic Carlin

Written by Marc Kagan on August 20th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Carlin the Magnificent! He who enters the irreverent mind of George Carlin should be prepared to drive your vehicle off the road after spilling hot coffee on oneself and then trying to focus on the road ahead through tears of laughter. George has gone from periods of silliness to pure cynicism during his long career, but his specialty has always been his analysis and use of the English language to point out the absurdities of life in a hilarious fashion. An erudite and brilliant analysis is often topped of with a lowbrow profane phrase for emphasis. There are a few slow passages, but many great bits such as the one where a chief’s second tier pre-historic staffer with a Brooklyn accent tries to explain the need for human sacrifice to a group of reluctant tribe members! Great!

Brain Droppings

Written by Vicki Zeitlin from Los Angeles, CA on July 25th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

George Carlin is funny and right on the world today. I laughed out load as I listened with people staring at me. Listen, it is great!

Brain Droppings

Written by Bill Baker from Merrill, WI on June 22nd, 2007

  • Book Rating: 3/5

I don't know if I was in a bad mood but I did not enjoy the book. I usually enjoy George but found him to be negative and cynical. I guess I needed a pick-me-up instead of a gloomy view of people.

Selected Reviews

Classic Carlin

by Sharona
  • Book Rating: 4/5

Brain Droppings

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 4/5

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Author Details

Author Details

Carlin, George

Born in New York City in 1937, George Dennis Patrick Carlin was one of the greatest and most influential stand-up comedians of all time. He appeared on "The Tonight Show" more than 130 times, starred in an unprecedented 14 HBO Specials, hosted the first "Saturday Night Live" and penned three New York Times" bestselling books. Of the 23 solo albums recorded by Mr. Carlin, 11 were Grammy nominated and he took home the coveted statue five times including a 2001 Grammy win for Best Spoken Comedy Album for his reading of his best seller Brain Droppings." In 2002, Carlin was awarded the "Freedom of