SATIRE / LIFE / COMEDY
Talk About Straight Talk and The Timeless Critic
Even though some of George Carlin’s material is decades old, it applies to the problems we’re seeing now
The quote, “Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that,” is attributed to George Carlin, who fearlessly challenged societal norms and taboos through his sharp and insightful humor.
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This quote delves into the contemplation of human intelligence, shedding light on a somewhat cynical perspective. The phrase encourages us to consider the intellectual capacity of an average individual. The term “stupid” isn’t meant to be a blanket criticism but rather a blunt assessment of cerebral abilities. It pushes us to ponder the limitations and flaws inherent in human thinking and decision-making.
The constant theme of the last few years of his life was that the human race was slowly doing itself. He called it ‘Circling the Drain’. Publicly, he had little faith in humanity to fix the social ills plaguing us as a species. He believed in harsh reality versus sugar-coating things. His humor was dark, aimed at getting people to think.
