This summary provides information about a monologue performed by comedian George Carlin in 1972 where he listed seven dirty words that were banned from broadcast. Carlin was arrested for performing this routine, which became popularly known as "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television". The monologue highlighted how broadcast standards differed in different parts of the world. A radio broadcast featuring these words led to a Supreme Court decision around regulating speech on broadcast in the United States. The document then provides questions and answers related to this monologue and George Carlin's career.
3. Question 1
Comedian George Carlin first listed a highly controversial list
in 1972 in his monologue. He was arrested for disturbing the
peace when he first performed the routine at a show
in Milwaukee. At the time, it was unsuitable for broadcast
these on the public airwaves in the U.S, whether radio or
television. As such, they were avoided in scripted material,
and bleep-censored if ever used; broadcast standards differ in
different parts of the world, then and now, although most of
the words on Carlin's original list remain taboo . The list was
not an official list, but rather was compiled by Carlin.
Nonetheless, a radio broadcast featuring these words led to a
Supreme Court decision that helped establish the extent to
which the federal government could regulate speech on
broadcast in the United States.The monologue is popularly
known as "Seven words you can ____ ____ ____ ____".
Fill in the blanks for the last three words of this monologue
title.
4. Answer 1
"Seven Words You Can
Never Say on Television"
is a monologue delivered
by George Carlin in 1972
in which he listed the
seven dirty words.
Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television
George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22,
2008) was an American comedian, writer, social critic,
and actor who won five Grammy Awards for his
comedy albums.
5. Question 2
French : "Le trône de fer"
German : "Eisenthron"
Spanish : "Juego de tronos"
English: ?
7. Question 3
This is an episode of The Simpsons titled
―The two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons‖.
What is being mocked.
8. Answer 3
Air India
The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons" is the
seventh episode of The Simpsons' ninth season,
that originally aired on November 16, 1997. It was
written by Richard Appel and directed by Steven
Dean Moore.he episode sees Apu
Nahasapeemapetilon marry Manjula, and
incorporates several aspects of Hindu wedding
ceremonies, which the writers researched during
the episode's production.
When Manjula came to USA she flew with Air
India. Gunter and Ernst's tiger that was transported
with Air India was sent to St. Louis instead of
Springfield.
9. Question 4
Euglossa X is the scientific name of a
species of bees in Brazil. The species
has been named so by Brazilian
biologist Andre Nemesio in honour of
the nerdy and funny character Y of a
popular American sitcom. Identify X.
10. Answer 4
Bazinga
Euglossa bazinga is a
euglossine bee species
found in Brazil.
It is named after the catchphrase of the fictional
character Sheldon Cooper from the television show
The Big Bang Theory. It was previously
misidentified as Euglossa ignita, and is threatened
with habitat loss.
11. Question 5
This British television show devised by Bill
Wright drew inspiration from his
experiences of being interrogated by
the Gestapo during World War II.
Which show?
12. Answer 5
Mastermind
Devised by Bill Wright, the basic format of
Mastermind has never changed — four and in later
contests five contestants face two rounds, one on a
specialized subject of the contestant's choice, the other
a general knowledge round.
Mastermind is a British quiz
show, well known for its
challenging questions,
intimidating setting and air
of seriousness.