The 30 Funniest Stand-Up Comedians of All-Time

2. George Carlin

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George Carlin is one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all-time. Between his brilliant social and political commentary, genius-level observational skills, and legendary command of the English language, Carlin was a true master of the craft. No stranger to obscenity, Carlin could be crass and juvenile one minute, then deeply philosophical and wise the next.