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Many of his jokes poke fun at peculiarities of English language
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'''George Carlin''', is a satirist, actor, and stand-up comedian in the tradition of [[Lenny Bruce]] and [[Richard Pryor]]. Carlin is noted for his trenchant lampooning of various aspects of American culture. Carlin starred alongside [[Ben Affleck]] as the grandfather in [[Jersey Girl]].  
 
'''George Carlin''', is a satirist, actor, and stand-up comedian in the tradition of [[Lenny Bruce]] and [[Richard Pryor]]. Carlin is noted for his trenchant lampooning of various aspects of American culture. Carlin starred alongside [[Ben Affleck]] as the grandfather in [[Jersey Girl]].  
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Many of his jokes poke fun at peculiarities of English language:
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*Why is it that night falls but day breaks?
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*Why is the third hand on the watch called a [[second hand]]?
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*Why is [[lemon juice]] made with artificial flavor, and [[dishwashing liquid]] made with real lemons?
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*Are part-time bandleaders [[semi-conductor]]s?
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*Can you buy an entire [[chess set]] in a [[pawn shop]]? [http://www.ojar.com/view_16198.htm]
    
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