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The quote compares being born to being assigned a place in a strange and chaotic world. It suggests that being born in America gives you a particularly close view of that chaos. The line uses humor to make a pointed social observation.
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Originally said in English.
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About George Carlin
American stand-up comedian, satirist, social critic, actor and author
George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, satirist, social critic, actor, and author. He became known for his sharp, wide-ranging stage work and for the way he folded dark humor into commentary on public life. His routines often focused on contemporary politics, the English language, psychology, and religion. He built a long career around challenging ordinary assumptions and turning everyday speech and social habits into material for critique.
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