George Carlin left one big-ass footprint. His philosophy and observations about the human condition were gut-busting and spot on. Carlin played with the language like a toy. I always loved how he made fun of euphemisms and political correctness.
As I watched the most recent "Saturday Night Live," I saw the next George Carlin. That would be Louis C.K., who was hosting last weekend's episode. His monologue ventured into religion and walk-the-line territory that only Carlin could have touched - and still came across as funny.
So today, I chatted up an old hippie lady at the farmers market. She asked if I liked Bill Maher, and eventually she mentioned George Carlin. Then without prompting, she said Louis C.K. was the next George Carlin.
Carlin embodied that rebellious counterculture attitude. He could even be a godfather for libertarianism - so thick was his disdain for government and The Man.
If anyone can do it like Carlin, it's Louis C.K. I'm already a believer.
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