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Borat: Most Explosive Movie Of The Decade?

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  • JacobkoshJacobkosh Gamble a stamp. I can show you how to be a real man!Moderator mod
    edited November 2006
    flamebroiledchicken wrote:
    I loved the movie, but did anyone else get the feeling that a lot of the jokes were making fun of Borat, instead of Borat making fun of Americans?
    Oh yeah. In fact, I'm convinced it was a deliberate choice.

    Cohen's a smart guy who's clearly made a deep study of comedy and theater (witness the very skillful pratfall in the antique store, something that would be definitely beyond the reach of your average Punk'd-style practical joker) and almost certainly knows a lot about show-business psychology and how to keep the audience on your side.

    Think about it - while some of the people in the movie were genuinely evil fuckasses, others you almost feel sorry for. If the movie was two hours of clowning on hapless victims, you'd have a lot more people walking out of the movie angry or disgusted instead of entertained and edified. And if he'd confined himself to obvious targets like the rodeo guy, the movie would have the whiff of self-righteous moral muckraking.

    There was a review I read that said something along the lines of "by offending everyone, the movie becomes offensive to no-one." I think that's the comedy sweet spot he was aiming for; he's got packed houses full of people from all walks of life laughing at redneck racists without coming off like some sort of snide hipster.

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  • Original RufusOriginal Rufus Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    I really have a hard time believing that the frat boys weren't acting or at least in on it. I mean, come on, the odds of hitchhiking along the highway and getting such a perfectly ignorant group of assholes to pick you up...

    I mean, it's entirely possible, but it was hard for me to suspend my disbelief.

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  • Vanilla CokeVanilla Coke Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Original Rufus wrote:
    I really have a hard time believing that the frat boys weren't acting or at least in on it. I mean, come on, the odds of hitchhiking along the highway and getting such a perfectly ignorant group of assholes to pick you up...

    I mean, it's entirely possible, but it was hard for me to suspend my disbelief.
    [spoiler:2d30b1d1d1]They had to be in on it in some way, they had to do the bit with the Pamela Anderson video[/spoiler:2d30b1d1d1]

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  • VariableVariable Mouth Congress Stroke Me Lady FameRegistered User regular
    edited November 2006
    I don't think he offended/attacked everyone though, because I know for sure non of how and what I feel was attacked at any point.

    He spent most of the time in southern states ... there's a good reason.

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  • VariableVariable Mouth Congress Stroke Me Lady FameRegistered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Vanilla Coke wrote:
    Original Rufus wrote:
    I really have a hard time believing that the frat boys weren't acting or at least in on it. I mean, come on, the odds of hitchhiking along the highway and getting such a perfectly ignorant group of assholes to pick you up...

    I mean, it's entirely possible, but it was hard for me to suspend my disbelief.
    [spoiler:464e532529]They had to be in on it in some way, they had to do the bit with the Pamela Anderson video[/spoiler:464e532529]

    the didn't HAVE to be. Things happen, suggestions are made.

    [spoiler:464e532529] Borat's people could have supplied the tape in a way that didn't make the entire situation apparent[/spoiler:464e532529]

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  • VorusVorus Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Variable wrote:
    Vanilla Coke wrote:
    Original Rufus wrote:
    I really have a hard time believing that the frat boys weren't acting or at least in on it. I mean, come on, the odds of hitchhiking along the highway and getting such a perfectly ignorant group of assholes to pick you up...

    I mean, it's entirely possible, but it was hard for me to suspend my disbelief.
    [spoiler:6412049d72]They had to be in on it in some way, they had to do the bit with the Pamela Anderson video[/spoiler:6412049d72]

    the didn't HAVE to be. Things happen, suggestions are made.

    [spoiler:6412049d72] Borat's people could have supplied the tape in a way that didn't make the entire situation apparent[/spoiler:6412049d72]

    [spoiler:6412049d72]they probably filmed multiple hitchhikings and just picked the best one. That way, they could all be unscripted and the "story" could move along. It would also explain why he got off the motorhome after he found out about Pam. He got the info he needed and was ready to try again with a different group.[/spoiler:6412049d72]

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  • flamebroiledchickenflamebroiledchicken Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    The church group people were so fucking creepy.

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  • DanHibikiDanHibiki Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Usualy I hate fake interviews but this movie was rather surprising.

    There's a sertain level of irony in it that doesn't quite shine through from the previews or other Borat skits. Especialy the fact that he's speaking yiddish throught the entire film. That just cracked me up.

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  • mccmcc glitch Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited November 2006
    DanHibiki wrote:
    Usualy I hate fake interviews but this movie was rather surprising.

    There's a sertain level of irony in it that doesn't quite shine through from the previews or other Borat skits. Especialy the fact that he's speaking yiddish throught the entire film. That just cracked me up.
    Hebrew, actually.

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  • DarkPrimusDarkPrimus Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    mcc wrote:
    DanHibiki wrote:
    Usualy I hate fake interviews but this movie was rather surprising.

    There's a sertain level of irony in it that doesn't quite shine through from the previews or other Borat skits. Especialy the fact that he's speaking yiddish throught the entire film. That just cracked me up.
    Hebrew, actually.

    I was wondering what language he was speaking on that Comedy Central preview. Hahaha, that's fantastic.

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  • KungFuKungFu Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Which fraternity was it in the movie? Like Phi something of South Carolina was it? I can't remember. I want to look them up so I can see if anything has happened to their chapter since this movie.


    edit: Psi Chi of USC.

    http://news.pajamasmedia.com/2006/11/03/11771352_Documentary_dupe.shtml

    Seems that the three guys were someone in on the joke, but not fully.

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  • blizzard224blizzard224 Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Anyone know what this is rated in Australia? Want to know before I get my little brother's hopes up and ask him if he wants to see it with me.

    Not that that will stop me anyway...

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  • KusuguttaiKusuguttai __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2006
    blizzard224 wrote:
    Anyone know what this is rated in Australia? Want to know before I get my little brother's hopes up and ask him if he wants to see it with me.

    Not that that will stop me anyway...
    How old is he? Do not take him if he is under 16. It would be incredibly inappropriate

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  • blizzard224blizzard224 Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    The Abortion Kusu wrote:
    blizzard224 wrote:
    Anyone know what this is rated in Australia? Want to know before I get my little brother's hopes up and ask him if he wants to see it with me.

    Not that that will stop me anyway...
    How old is he? Do not take him if he is under 16. It would be incredibly inappropriate

    16, actually. But he's a regular browser of 4chan bless his soul. I doubt much would shock him.

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  • Irond WillIrond Will WARNING: NO HURTFUL COMMENTS, PLEASE!!!!! Cambridge. MAModerator Mod Emeritus
    edited November 2006
    KungFu wrote:
    Which fraternity was it in the movie? Like Phi something of South Carolina was it? I can't remember. I want to look them up so I can see if anything has happened to their chapter since this movie.


    edit: Psi Chi of USC.

    http://news.pajamasmedia.com/2006/11/03/11771352_Documentary_dupe.shtml

    Seems that the three guys were someone in on the joke, but not fully.

    It sounds like in general they had a few "advance producers" setting up the appointments and whatnot. I mean - you can't just roll into DC with a moustache and get an interview with Alan Keyes and Bob Barr. That pretty much seems to be about the extent they went to with the fratboys.

    Now I'm kind of curious if the advance producers were all dressed up like Khazhak shlubs throwing around money and consent forms as well.

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  • KusuguttaiKusuguttai __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2006
    blizzard224 wrote:
    The Abortion Kusu wrote:
    blizzard224 wrote:
    Anyone know what this is rated in Australia? Want to know before I get my little brother's hopes up and ask him if he wants to see it with me.

    Not that that will stop me anyway...
    How old is he? Do not take him if he is under 16. It would be incredibly inappropriate

    16, actually. But he's a regular browser of 4chan bless his soul. I doubt much would shock him.
    Wonderful parenting you've got going on there, but I doubt even really good parents know about 4chan, so I guess it's a moot point.

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  • tynictynic PICNIC BADASS Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited November 2006
    The Abortion Kusu wrote:
    Wonderful parenting you've got going on there
    Says the 16 year old named after a surgical procedure.

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  • KusuguttaiKusuguttai __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2006
    tynic wrote:
    The Abortion Kusu wrote:
    Wonderful parenting you've got going on there
    Says the 16 year old named after a surgical procedure.
    Whippy did it, etc. etc.
    also I was pretty much kidding

    pretty much

    4chan is pretty terrible though, look what it did to TFS

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  • blizzard224blizzard224 Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    The Abortion Kusu wrote:
    blizzard224 wrote:
    The Abortion Kusu wrote:
    blizzard224 wrote:
    Anyone know what this is rated in Australia? Want to know before I get my little brother's hopes up and ask him if he wants to see it with me.

    Not that that will stop me anyway...
    How old is he? Do not take him if he is under 16. It would be incredibly inappropriate

    16, actually. But he's a regular browser of 4chan bless his soul. I doubt much would shock him.
    Wonderful parenting you've got going on there, but I doubt even really good parents know about 4chan, so I guess it's a moot point.

    Ah, fuck you.

    My parents are great and have done absolutly everything they can to provide for me and my brother; we've both grown up to be perfectly balanced individuals and he's currently on a scholorship at one of the top schools in Melbourne.

    For your information, I first stumbled across 4chan when I was only 14, and there's nothing wrong with me. Keep your presumptions to yourself.

    EDIT: Yeah, sorry, that came off a bit strong.

    But seriously, try not to judge people so quickly?

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  • KusuguttaiKusuguttai __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2006
    Ah, read posts before you make assumptions as to whether or not I'm technically serious even though it is my fault for not sticking a :P or making it a little more joking there. Also I pretty much contradict myself there by saying that even fantastic parents don't know about 4chan usually.
    Really my fault though, so I'll say I'm sorry.

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  • blizzard224blizzard224 Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    The Abortion Kusu wrote:
    Ah, read posts before you make assumptions as to whether or not I'm technically serious even though it is my fault for not sticking a :P or making it a little more joking there. Also I pretty much contradict myself there by saying that even fantastic parents don't know about 4chan usually.
    Really my fault though, so I'll say I'm sorry.

    'pology 'cepted. :)

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  • tynictynic PICNIC BADASS Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited November 2006
    PEACE BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND AMERICA!

    IS IT POSSIBLE??

    Probably not, what with our vast nuclear arsenal and penchant for world domination.

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  • KusuguttaiKusuguttai __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2006
    tynic wrote:
    PEACE BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND AMERICA!

    IS IT POSSIBLE??

    Probably not, what with our vast nuclear arsenal and penchant for world domination.
    nuclear radiation is how the platypus was created

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  • KusuguttaiKusuguttai __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2006
    blizzard224 wrote:
    The Abortion Kusu wrote:
    Ah, read posts before you make assumptions as to whether or not I'm technically serious even though it is my fault for not sticking a :P or making it a little more joking there. Also I pretty much contradict myself there by saying that even fantastic parents don't know about 4chan usually.
    Really my fault though, so I'll say I'm sorry.

    'pology 'cepted. :)
    BITCH FUCK YOU

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  • blizzard224blizzard224 Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    The Abortion Kusu wrote:
    tynic wrote:
    PEACE BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND AMERICA!

    IS IT POSSIBLE??

    Probably not, what with our vast nuclear arsenal and penchant for world domination.
    nuclear radiation is how the platypus was created

    WE OWE YOU SO MUCH!

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  • tynictynic PICNIC BADASS Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited November 2006
    blizzard224 wrote:
    The Abortion Kusu wrote:
    tynic wrote:
    PEACE BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND AMERICA!

    IS IT POSSIBLE??

    Probably not, what with our vast nuclear arsenal and penchant for world domination.
    nuclear radiation is how the platypus was created
    WE OWE YOU SO MUCH!
    ... who is 'you'?

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  • KusuguttaiKusuguttai __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2006
    He doesn't know you're aussie tynic.

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  • tynictynic PICNIC BADASS Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited November 2006
    The Abortion Kusu wrote:
    He doesn't know you're aussie tynic.
    So my subtle jab at Harold Ford went completely unappreciated?

    Goddamit.

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  • KusuguttaiKusuguttai __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2006
    tynic wrote:
    The Abortion Kusu wrote:
    He doesn't know you're aussie tynic.
    So my subtle jab at Harold Ford went completely unappreciated?

    Goddamit.
    I appreciated it.

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  • blizzard224blizzard224 Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Well, while I am aware that you are 'high above the mucky-muck', I didn't until now know that you were also Australian. :wink:

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  • tynictynic PICNIC BADASS Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited November 2006
    The Abortion Kusu wrote:
    tynic wrote:
    The Abortion Kusu wrote:
    He doesn't know you're aussie tynic.
    So my subtle jab at Harold Ford went completely unappreciated?

    Goddamit.
    I appreciated it.
    Kusu you are gradually turning into a real boy.

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  • KusuguttaiKusuguttai __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2006
    Are you the Blue Fairy?

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  • tynictynic PICNIC BADASS Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited November 2006
    The Abortion Kusu wrote:
    Are you the Blue Fairy?
    Well, I do swear a lot.

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  • KusuguttaiKusuguttai __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2006
    I laughed pretty hard at that one

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  • OtakuD00DOtakuD00D Can I hit the exploding rocks? San DiegoRegistered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Fucking Kangaroos.

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  • blizzard224blizzard224 Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    OtakuD00D wrote:
    Fucking Kangaroos.

    It's the Quokkas that you need to be really careful of...

    <.< >.>

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  • The CatThe Cat Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited November 2006
    *polite cough*

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  • KusuguttaiKusuguttai __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2006
    All the aussies in one thread

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  • KungFuKungFu Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Hand party with Pamela!

    I hope a followup-article is done about those USC fraternity guys. I'd love to hear how their community reacts.

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  • blizzard224blizzard224 Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
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    Look at it's vicious eyes. Can't you see the cold blooded killer inside?

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