Right-wing media pundits often accuse liberals and progressives of excessive language-policing, and some people who vote for Democrats have the same complaint — mostly notably, veteran Democratic ...

In 1972, comedian George Carlin delivered one of the most iconic bits in stand-up history: “Seven Dirty Words You Can’t Say on Television.” It was a profanity-laced masterclass in satire, pointing out ...

In 1972, the comedian George Carlin identified seven words you couldn’t say on television. These were: “shit,” “piss,” “fuck,” “cunt,” “cocksucker,” “motherfucker,” and “tits.” Last Friday The New ...

In 1972, a young comedian developed a 12-minute monologue that propelled him to fame. George Carlin’s “7 Words you can’t say on television” became an overnight sensation. In a time before cell phones, ...