Antibacterial Soap Is Bunk. George Carlin Was Right.

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I can't post the video clip here because we may get sued, plus your delicate sensibilities may be damaged. I am not a fan of stand up comedy in general because, like most things, most comedians are mediocre and not worth my valuable time. I'm a HUGE fan of Louis CK, Marc Maron (and his EXCELLENT podcast) and anyone who knows me even a little bit knows my affinity for Jerry Seinfeld but the greatest stand up ever is George Carlin. He wasn't even really a stand up. He was more of a philosopher who said words I can't type here without copious asterisk usage a lot. A LOT.

Anyway, new research shows antibacterial soap is essentially bunk. Not only is it not more effective than standard soap and water, it can actually be hazardous and lead to bacterial resistance and interfere with hormone levels. That doesn't mean you shouldn't wash your hands though, turd hands. Just wash them with soap. And sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star while you wash so you know you've washed them long enough. Oprah told me.

Now enjoy the genius of Carlin by searching George Carlin Germs on your favorite video site. Also, know that the clip is LOUSY with foul language. It's almost exclusively foul language. There is A LOT of swearing in the clip. A lot. A *****load.