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15 Famous Quotes from 70s Comedians That Are Still Funny Today
The concept of stand-up went through a big change during the 1970s, with faster and looser comedians, mixing their personal stories with the socio-political and pop culture references.
Their material resonated with millions of listeners, who gathered in comedy clubs across the country. These spaces allowed comics to get in front of audiences every night to share the most unhinged and hilarious jokes.
Not only did stand-up have a huge growth in popularity during the 70s, but it also spawned some of the funniest quotes, which are surprisingly still funny nowadays. Don't believe us? Here are some of the funniest quotes from 70s iconic comedians.
George Carlin
"The other night I ate at a really nice family restaurant. Every table had an argument going."
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Richard Pryor
"Marriage is really tough because you have to deal with feelings… and lawyers."
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Lily Tomlin
"I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific."
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Anne Meara
"People never know what's going on while it's happening. You think, during the Renaissance, people called it 'The Renaissance'?"
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Carol Channing
"Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward."
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Cheech Marin
"The reason we're so dangerous is because we're totally harmless."
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Paula Poundstone
"Adults are always asking kids what they want to be when they grow up because they are looking for ideas."
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Elayne Boosler
"When women are depressed, they eat or go shopping. Men invade another country. It's a whole different way of thinking."
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Flip Wilson
"You can't expect to hit the jackpot if you don't put a few nickels in the machine."
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