Current:Home > StocksGeorge Carlin is coming back to life in new AI-generated comedy special -Core Financial Strategies
George Carlin is coming back to life in new AI-generated comedy special
View
Date:2025-04-26 05:45:15
George Carlin died over 15 years ago, but a new artificial intelligence-generated comedy special is bringing the legend back to life.
The AI icon is true to form with an inflammatory set featuring opinions on Trump, trans Americans, reality TV and tech. The hourlong comedy special from Dudesy features an AI spin on Carlin's takes on current events. Dudesy is an AI comedy platform from Mad TV alum Will Sasso and podcaster Chad Kultgen.
"For the next hour I'll be doing my best George Carlin impersonation just like a human being would. I tried to capture his iconic style to tackle the topics I think the comedy legend would be talking about today," a YouTube description written by AI reads.
It's unclear if Carlin's family is involved in the project. USA TODAY reached out to representatives for Carlin's estate for comment.
During the stand-up special, Dudesy clarifies that Dudesy's recreation is not the real Carlin and the content was created in the same way a human impressionist would.
“I listened to all of George Carlin’s material and did my best to imitate his voice, cadence and attitude,” the AI impression said at the start of the set.
In April, NFL legend Tom Brady threatened to sue the pair of comedians behind Dudesy after an AI-generated comedy special featuring the former Buccaneers quarterback telling jokes, according to reports from CBS Sports and Sports Illustrated.
George Carlin's'stuff' Headed to National Comedy Center in 2016
The AI impression of Carlin also tackled the sensitive issue of gun rights activists' intersection with transgender Americans.
“They say trans people make up such a small percentage of the population, that they shouldn't get to have any input in legislation, even laws that will directly affect their communities and lives. Funny how that same argument doesn't apply to members of the NRA,” the AI-generated impression said.
Dudesy also tackled billionaires, throwing shade at tech titans such as Tesla founder Elon Musk.
“I'd just like to say that as much as I think billionaires are destroying the fabric of society with unchecked greed and blatant self-interest at the expense of basic human rights for everyone else, it is a little strange to me that people get mad at them. People are the ones who gave them the money in the first place," the AI Carlin said.
Everything from the special's title, "I'm Glad I'm Dead," to the subject matter featuring Carlin's famed social commentary mimics the essence of the late controversial comedy star. Carlin died in 2008 of heart failure.
In 2009, a posthumous autobiography from Carlin titled "Last Words," was published. The memoir explored his rough childhood in an Irish Catholic neighborhood in New York, "rocky" 36-year marriage and rise to comedy fame.
veryGood! (28)
Related
- 'Survivor' 47 finale, part one recap: 2 players were sent home. Who's left in the game?
- Seat belt saved passenger’s life on Boeing 737 jet that suffered a blowout, new lawsuit says
- Vikings land first-round NFL draft pick in trade with Texans, adding ammo for possible QB move
- Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court says
- Israel lets Palestinians go back to northern Gaza for first time in over a year as cease
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Illinois presidential and state primaries
- Massive crowd greets Shohei Ohtani, his wife and Dodgers upon arrival in South Korea
- Woman accuses Dak Prescott of sexual assault after Cowboys QB sues her on extortion claim
- Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
- Russian media claims Houthis have hypersonic missiles to target U.S. ships in the Red Sea
Ranking
- The White House is cracking down on overdraft fees
- Driver charged in deadly Arizona crash after report cast doubt on his claim that steering locked up
- Shades of Pemberley Bookstore in Alabama has a tailor-made book club for all ages
- Bears land Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen in shocking trade with Chargers
- Tree trimmer dead after getting caught in wood chipper at Florida town hall
- Kensington Palace Is No Longer a “Trusted Source” After Kate Middleton Edited Photo, AFP Says
- Alec Baldwin asks judge to dismiss involuntary manslaughter indictment in 'Rust' case
- A kitchen was set on fire and left full of smoke – because of the family dog
Recommendation
This was the average Social Security benefit in 2004, and here's what it is now
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Illinois presidential and state primaries
Home sellers are cutting list prices as spring buying season starts with higher mortgage rates
Savannah Chrisley Shares Why Parents Todd and Julie Chrisley Still Haven't Spoken Since Entering Prison
IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
New York City St. Patrick's Day parade 2024: Date, time, route, how to watch live
US consumer sentiment ticks down slightly, but most expect inflation to ease further
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, One Alarm (Freestyle)