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Hilarious musings from a comedic genius.
If you enjoy sharp wit and irreverent humor, "Brain Droppings" by George Carlin is a match for your bookshelf. Carlin's blend of clever observations and provocative thoughts will have you laughing while simultaneously pondering the absurdities of modern life. It's a thought-provoking roller coaster that only a master comedian like Carlin could provide.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Brain Droppings
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ISBN: 9780786883219
Authors:
George Carlin
Publisher: Hachette Books
Date of Publication: 1998-05-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.07
(rated by 17981 readers)
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Sometimes, a little brain damage can help. A book of original humor pieces by beloved comic George Carlin. Filled with thoughts, musings, questions, lists, beliefs, curiosities, monologues, assertions, assumptions, and other verbal ordeals, Brain Droppings is infectiously funny. Also included are two timeless monologues, "A Place for Your Stuff" and "Baseball-Football." Readers will get an inside look into Carlin's mind, and they won't be disappointed by what he demolishes about everyday values while leaving you laughing out loud.
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Hilarious musings from a comedic genius.
If you enjoy sharp wit and irreverent humor, "Brain Droppings" by George Carlin is a match for your bookshelf. Carlin's blend of clever observations and provocative thoughts will have you laughing while simultaneously pondering the absurdities of modern life. It's a thought-provoking roller coaster that only a master comedian like Carlin could provide.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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