Brain Droppings

This book, like Naplam and Silly Putty, is a collection of some of the funniest stuff I've ever read. I've read both books and I prefer this one. There was less of his stand-up and more original material (at least it was new to me). You just can't say enough about Carlin, this is probabally the funniest book I've ever read. If your going to read it in public, be prepared to be asked to leave the room or told to stop laughing. Something in the book will make you mad, but it you will laugh at the same time. Buy the book, in fact buy 10 copies and maybe Carlin will write another one.

I first received this book as a gift while I was teaching English in Europe and enjoyed it so much that I used it with my students. I donated the book to some of them, and have thought about it occasionally for several years. I decided to purchase it again as a permanent addition to my personal library. This book is a gem for any George Carlin or comedy fan. It is one of the only books that I can foresee reading multiple times. The claim on the cover is true- pick it up, turn to any page, and laugh. I find it to be very helpful in the evening when I need to lighten the mood during my evening meal and in the morning during breakfast when I want to begin the day with a smile. The book contains some classic bits and some bits that may never have been performed on stage.

It helps to be as familiar with Carlin's stage delivery, so that you can more or less "hear" this material in his voice and intonation. But you will laugh, regardless. Only from the brilliant mind of Mr. Carlin will you hear/read such observational gems!!
I gotta wonder if having a sense of perception and observation like his is a blessing or a curse. I guess he is still about as "counterculture" as counterculture can be nowadays, but he is also has an incisive, intelligent mind, make no mistake! And he is politically incorrect not for shock's sake, but because he has his b.s. meter on at all times and isn't afraid to comment on it. Not all of the material translates well to written form, but if you can "hear" it in his voice, it is like having Carlin the Master give a command performance just for you.

I would generally agree with this reviewer.

"I think Carlin still excels at what he does best, joking about our misuse of the English and about things we all experience in everyday life that we never discuss. Still, read this book only if you desire a depressing, incoherent rant." A manic Andy Rooney? That would be kind. Carlin is not nearly as bright at Rooney. I thought this guy was so brilliant when I was in college....and wasted a lot of time listening to his antics.

In adulthood, I see him as an immature, insecure, and angry man, who has a complex about how intelligent he is. Enough said. He can be witty, but he seems captured by the dark side

:( and has not really grown out of his adolescent angst problems.

At the time, I was reading a sci-fi book that was very serious. I was thinking "God, I really need something to read that is just funny and serious at the same time." Braindroppings! (fanfare music) I have read this book with a stupid grin on my face, and I EXTREMLY love "G.c's Guide to Dining out."
Also, I was amazed by the puns that he uses so well. And his clean humor is the best part in the book. "Killer Comic" proves of this.
There is nothing wrong with the length (258 pages). It's a very fast read, BELIEVE ME!

This is a great book. George may have what some people consider a 'warped' view of the world, but in my opinion he is right on the money. He really makes me think about how F-ed up most of the people in this world really are. I really like his statement (I can't remember if it is in this book or from his stand-up) "If you believe in God you are good, but if you believe in UFOs you are a Kook. Even though there is more evidence of UFOs than there is of a God." Well it goes something like that. I can't remember the exact quote!!!..... Sorry :(

I'm a big Carlin fan, and the type of material in this book is exactly why. Ridulously far-fetched essays, zany insights into life, and the only NON-CORNY puns I've ever encountered.
I gave the book 4 stars, not 5, because some jokes seemed a bit weak, and didn't even win a chuckle. I *thought* that maybe Carlin was a little "tired" and worn out on jokes when I first read it, and figured maybe he was running a little low on material, so he watered it down--I was wrong.
His next book, "Napalm and Silly Putty," is MUCH funnier. It gets the five stars, hands down. If you can only buy ONE, buy NAPALM AND SILLY PUTTY.
*IF* you have the cash to spare and you're already a Carlin fan, buy BOTH; you will find exactly what you're looking for: My man Georgie doesn't disappoint.

With all the controversy surrounding him, I expected more. I honestly could have sat down and made up a lot of his material myself. Because of his views, I expected to gain some new incite or perspective. I at least expected to laugh and didn't get that either. This book is boring. I wish I would have spent my money elsewhere.

The book is very funny but also has excellent insights about society

I love George Carlin...love how his mind works. A very intelligent soul that will be greatly missed.