George Carlin Tribute - Finance Jokes

This past Sunday one of my favorite comedians passed away. George Carlin was an American comedy genius. Carlin will probably be best remembered for his “Seven Dirty Words” routine, but his humor worked on many more levels than just the profane.

I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately. — George Carlin

Carlin’s topics covered everything from religion to the quirks of everyday life. If you dig deeply enough, you can even find some great money related quotes from his routines. As a tribute to the life of a great comedian, philosopher, and poet, here are seven musings on life and finance in the words of the late George Carlin.

1. Why is the man (or woman) who invests all your money called a broker?
2. It’s called the American dream because you have to be asleep to believe it.
3. Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers.
4. When someone asks you, “A penny for your thoughts,” and you put your two cents in, what happens to the other penny?
5. I put a dollar in a change machine. Nothing changed.
6. A house is just a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff.
7. Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.

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