Some of the reports said there was one particular person who gets pranked whose career could be devastated by it. Do you remember anything that stuck out like that?
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Borat Sequel Acquired By Amazon, Premiers on Prime Video Oct 23rd
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Some of the reports said there was one particular person who gets pranked whose career could be devastated by it. Do you remember anything that stuck out like that?
I watched it for the first time like a month ago and nearly busted a gut laughing.
I doubt it, he made it sound like it wasn't something he wanted to put out into the world. I went into it here:
The first Borat was competely and utterly horrible and fascinating and I never want to see it again because I nearly cringed myself inside out. If this is the same and also in some way contributes to the downfall of some assholes, it will be epic.
They are comfortable letting us know that Rudy and Mike Pence are in this but also say that there is a segment that can ruin ANOTHER politician. I want to know who it is.
I'd say it's embarassing for the particular individual but far from devastating as it would be expected from him. Plus, that individual is out of running for political office so ultimately it doesn't matter career wise.
Not to mention this person makes an ass out of themselves weekly at least. As recently as the last few days.
Absolutely hilarious scenario though!
On the DVD commentary for Bruno he also revealed how they dropped the scene with the baby in front of the TV audience, but in that version it were white people. One of the guys in audience said flatout he would introduce him to his Smith & West when he visits him(or something along those lines).
In general Bruno was the most dangerous movie for him. That one scene where he is running from the orthodox jews? He is running for his life for real there.
Now there's a title I haven't heard about in years. Loved that movie as a kid.
Someone who isn't running but makes an ass of themselves weekly
Rick Santorum?
Was Who Is America any good? I remember it getting a lukewarm reception when it came out
Day one, easily.
I like the Borat character and the show and the movie.
But man, someone people took the WRONG message from that last one.
I like the Borat character and the show and the movie.
But man, someone people took the WRONG message from that last one.
It's a lot! But it's all very good.
I think for fans who came to Sacha Baron Cohen through the Borat film and follow ups, probably didn't dig it as much.
But as someone who has seen every single episode of Da Ali G show, I think it's fucking great. Just little sketch pranks.
This is so amazing. Love how long the skit goes before delivering the punchline. He definitely touched a nerve for that kid
I believe the rumors are that part wasn't included in the preview screenings.
I dont see how that changes what i said. I understand people can take offense to his portrayal and that there are people who use his portrayal to justify their views, but he isnt supposed to be the target of the humor. The portrayal is so stereotypical that in order to draw out from others the humor of the scenario, as they are to ignorant to see it is stereotypical and they show how stupid and bigoted they are. The fact he gets taken seriously at all in order to be able to be taken seriously is the problem, so many people that hold bigoted views see him dressed up as Borat and dont think 'hey, this isnt how people from Kazakhstan act,' but instead allow themselves to be made a fool because they dont see how stereotypical it is.
If he was trying to play a true Kazakh, gay designer, gangster, middle eastern prince and he portrayed it the way he does, I would think it is a problem, but he isn't. His character is the conduit to show how stupid others are to allow themselves to be made a fool of.
Ha! No. Someone in the political realm. It's definitely not a surprising individual.
Of all the Borat quotes people posted, this one made me laugh the hardest. Well done.
I did watch the whole video. I dont disagree with the video, except where he says 'basically Sacha Baron Cohens entire career'. I agree that in media a lot of non-White, non-Christian characters are portrayed poorly, and doing exactly what is stated at the timestamp you gave.
My argument is solely on the characters he portrays, as they are not ever meant to be taken seriously. The goal is that Sacha Baron Cohen's career ends because in order to fool someone he would not be able to rely on stereotypes and would have to actually use brown-face or whatever to fool people.
Like i stated before, I do think there is a group of people who aren't laughing at the people being made a fool, but at SBC's character portrayals and that does perpetuate orientalism. However I dont believe that is SBC's goal and that is why i dont find it gross. He is being so strereotypical that the average person should know Borat isnt a real person and they should be able to call out that they are being setup, however these people really beleive the stereotypes and allow themselves to be setup, and them not seeing it and what they do is where the comedy is.
Appreciate it
My college roommate and I were really into Borat back in the day. Don't know why that stuck
