“Do you know why hurricanes have names instead of numbers? To keep the killing personal. No one cares about a bunch of people killed by a number. '200 Dead as Number Three Slams Ashore' is not nearly as interesting a headline as 'Charlie kills 200.' Death is much more satisfying and entertaining if you personalize it.Me, I'm still waitin' for Hurricane Ed. Old Ed wouldn't hurt ya, would he? Sounds kinda friendly. 'Hell no, we ain't evacuatin'. Ed's comin'!”

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About George Carlin

American comedian and social critic of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Carlin is best known for his sharp, satirical observations on language, culture, and societal norms. His work often exposed contradictions in American life through humor, earning him both acclaim and controversy.

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