Though the insights into various human behaviors are funny, it is more funny on stage, and left me yawning.

This book is a great rehash of some of Carlins best standup comedy and is great for those not as familiar with all of his standup. For those who know Carlin a little more, you should definitely buy Brain Droppings or When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops. These books have much more new material. I would give this book five stars for its flawless content but I give it four stars for Carlin fans due to its lack of non-standup content. Get his CD's if you want standup.

NAPALM & SILLY PUTTY was a quick read. Some of the writing in the book is verbatim from his comedy acts that are legendary on HBO. However, reading them is not so much a letdown but rather a different way to look at Carlin. Behind his humor and his bold stage presence there is a learned intellectual. And one can't help but admire his mind and the way it works.
Not all of the book is his stage acts, there are brilliant little insights he calls "Short Takes". They are only a sentence or two, but each one has the value of a paragraph of attempted humorous writing. Not to mention I doubt there is anyone that has seen all of Carlin's comedy specials, and if there are a few they certainly would appreciate to see what else the underappreciated wag has regurgitated from his unique mind. The book isn't brilliant, it isn't moving, but it can make you laugh with every page. And if you are even looking into buying the book, that's what you after in the first place anyway.

He is at times politically incorrect, and uses some brilliantly colorful language. But he's George Carlin folks, what do you expect?

Classic Carlin comedy, just in written form. Beware, people will stare at you if you are reading in public because you will definitely be laughing out loud! Lots of bits and pieces type of book - you don't have to read from the beginning to enjoy the book. You can skip around and still enjoy.

I was very dissapointed with this book. I think that I only laughed out loud maybe five times while reading it. Don't get me wrong I still think that George Carlin is still one of the greatest comedians of all time, but this book is mostly recycled material from his old stand-up routines. It has been a few years since I read Brain Droppings but I definatly remember flying on a plane and having to put it down because I was laughing too hard. I gues that I would reccomend this book only if you are not familiar with any of Carlin's stand-up. Otherwise check out Brain Droppings.