George Carlin - Germs, Immune System
What it is
A clip from George Carlin's "You Are All Diseased" special in which he riffs on germs, the immune system and white blood cells. It argues that modern obsession with cleanliness is misplaced.
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN brings it up as comic relief and as a funny take when immunity, dirt and germs come up.
- 2 people recommended it
- 2 different months
- 1 strong recommendations
- first 2018, last 2022
What HN commenters said
“I deal with burnout watching videos from george Carlin on germs and virus”
Carlin on germs helps with lockdown burnout
iodiocracynow, 2021-01 · Strong recommendation · in “Ask HN: Anyone else burnt out due to extended lockdown and work-from-home?”
“You've reminded me of this George Carlin rant”
Carlin rant on germs and immunity relevant to mud
pengaru, 2022-10 · Recommendation · in “Mud boosts the immune system”
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Topics: george carlin, stand-up, germs, immune system
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