You Have No Rights
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"You Have No Rights" is a stand-up comedy segment by George Carlin in which he delivers a scathing, satirical critique of the concept of inherent rights and American political culture.
All labels observed (1)
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| You Have No Rights canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: You Have No Rights Context triple: [George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing, hasPart, You Have No Rights]
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A.
None shall sleep
"None shall sleep" is the English translation of "Nessun dorma," the famous tenor aria from Giacomo Puccini's opera Turandot, renowned for its powerful climax and association with major cultural and sporting events.
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B.
The Book of Right-On
"The Book of Right-On" is a song by Joanna Newsom, known for its intricate harp accompaniment and idiosyncratic, poetic lyrics.
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C.
No, No, No
"No, No, No" is the debut single by American R&B group Destiny's Child, recognized for introducing the group to mainstream audiences in the late 1990s.
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D.
No Excuses
"No Excuses" is a 1994 grunge/alternative rock song by Alice in Chains, known for its acoustic sound, introspective lyrics, and success as a major rock radio hit.
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E.
I Got a Right Ta
"I Got a Right Ta" is a song featured on the album "Electric Circus" by rapper and producer Common.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: You Have No Rights Target entity description: "You Have No Rights" is a stand-up comedy segment by George Carlin in which he delivers a scathing, satirical critique of the concept of inherent rights and American political culture.
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A.
None shall sleep
"None shall sleep" is the English translation of "Nessun dorma," the famous tenor aria from Giacomo Puccini's opera Turandot, renowned for its powerful climax and association with major cultural and sporting events.
-
B.
The Book of Right-On
"The Book of Right-On" is a song by Joanna Newsom, known for its intricate harp accompaniment and idiosyncratic, poetic lyrics.
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C.
No, No, No
"No, No, No" is the debut single by American R&B group Destiny's Child, recognized for introducing the group to mainstream audiences in the late 1990s.
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D.
No Excuses
"No Excuses" is a 1994 grunge/alternative rock song by Alice in Chains, known for its acoustic sound, introspective lyrics, and success as a major rock radio hit.
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E.
I Got a Right Ta
"I Got a Right Ta" is a song featured on the album "Electric Circus" by rapper and producer Common.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
comedy routine
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satirical monologue ⓘ stand-up comedy segment ⓘ |
| about |
American government
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linked to:
United States government
American legal system ⓘ Bill of Rights as a political document ⓘ power structures in the United States ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
American civil rights discourse
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anti-establishment comedy ⓘ free speech debates ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| creator | George Carlin ⓘ |
| genre |
political satire
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social commentary ⓘ stand-up comedy ⓘ |
| hasAudience |
adult viewers
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fans of political comedy ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
citizens overestimate the protection of their rights
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politicians use rights rhetoric for manipulation ⓘ rights are granted and revoked by those in power ⓘ |
| intendedEffect |
challenge audience assumptions about democracy
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provoke critical thinking about rights ⓘ use humor to address serious political issues ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
critique of American political culture
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critique of inherent rights ⓘ illusion of rights versus privileges ⓘ relationship between citizens and government ⓘ skepticism about civil rights discourse ⓘ |
| medium | live performance ⓘ |
| notableQuoteFrom |
"Rights aren’t rights if someone can take them away."
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"You have no rights. You have a few temporary privileges." ⓘ |
| partOf | George Carlin stand-up repertoire ⓘ |
| performer | George Carlin ⓘ |
| style |
highly rhetorical
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observational comedy ⓘ rant-based delivery ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
analyses of George Carlin's political views
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discussions about civil liberties ⓘ |
| tone |
cynical
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satirical ⓘ scathing ⓘ |
| workOf |
American comedian
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George Carlin as political satirist ⓘ social critic ⓘ |
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