Thought I’d take a break from music and change it up a little. Da Ali G Show could be one of the funniest shows on TV, in my opinion. Sasha Baron Cohen plays three roles in the show: Ali G, a wannabe British gangsta born “in da heart off da Staines ghetto”; Borat, a confused TV reporter from Kazakhstan; and Bruno, an Austrian fashion reporter.
This Slate article talks about how Cohen is able to dupe some pretty prominent Americans (Newt Gingrich, Buzz Aldrin, Sam Donaldson) into appearing on the show for “interviews” with Ali G. My favorite, though, is Borat, who attempts to explore American culture while practically offending everyone in his path.
Here’s a couple of clips from the first season. (Sound clips were transferred to MP3 using Audio Hijack Pro.)
Ali G asks Buzz Aldrin if man will ever walk on the sun.
Borat interviews at a dating agency.
RESPEK.
Priceless. One of my favorites was Ali G’s visit to the FBI for a free tour. “So what would you have to do if you’s want to get in to the F-B, ayee?”
With my dial-up connection, I cannot posibly download everything that intrigues me. (sad face)
But just imagining him ask that question to Buzz Aldrin made me cry I was laughing so hard. phew!