George Carlin passed away at age 71.  Although he was best known for his adult humor, he was also one of several narrators of the Thomas the Tank DVD’s. (in heavy rotation at our house and I’m sure many of yours).  I had previously joked that I imagined him snapping and saying the “Seven Words That You Can Never Say on the Island of Sodor.” 

(I also did not realize that he also was the voice of the organic fuel selling VW bus, Fillmore, in the “Cars” movie. He only had a few lines).  

Ah, but no one could do the thick fake Scottish brogue for Thomas the Tanks twin engines Donald & Douglas like Mr. Carlin.

Rest in “Peep Peep!”  George.

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