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The Herald Sun ^ | 15th January, 2005 | Correspondent

[Red Sea Swimmer]

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15 January 05

ALI G star Sasha Baron Cohen was almost lynched by angry Americans after taking a prank too far at a rodeo.

Cohen, posing as his Kazakhstani journalist character Borat, insulted people in Salem, singing a mangled version of the American national anthem.

"If he had been out there a minute longer, I think someone would have shot him," said one local.

Cohen told them he supported the war on terrorism and said: "I hope you kill every man, woman and child in Iraq, down to the lizards."

[Red Sea Swimmer]

Some parts of his skits are funny, but he specializes in knocking other places and taking the mickey out of people. He goes way too far on occasions. Certain types of humour and other forms of entertainment can be subversive and dangerous.

In more concise words...He is a smart arse.

[Sooth2222]

Agree, waaaaaaaaaaaay over the edge!

He was a graduation speaker at Harvard last year, showing that even Harvard students have ...well, they have something!

Did you see the Andy Rooney interview?

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,130109,00.html

Rooney Victim of Ali G Prank

Thursday, August 26, 2004

Attention assistants of high-profile network news stars: You and your bosses are simple prey for Sacha Baron Cohen (search) — better known as goofy British rapper/TV host Ali G.

The latest newsman to fall victim to Ali G's inane questions is "60 Minutes" curmudgeon Andy Rooney (search), who lost his temper and tossed Ali G from his office while the rapper (who is white) accused him of being a racist — a sensitive subject with Rooney.

The surreal segment aired during the end credits on last Sunday's episode on HBO.

To land Rooney for the show, "Ali G" producers bypassed CBS News' usually cautious press department and contacted Rooney's assistant directly.

Rooney was sent an official-looking letter from what he believed was a "youth-oriented, educational, British show" and was asked to participate in an interview about pop-culture, says a network source.

Last spring, about three "reputable"-looking staffers from "Ali G" turned up at Rooney's office to set up their equipment. Minutes before the interview began, Cohen, in the guise of Ali G, bounded into the office — but didn't say a word until the cameras began to roll.

Instead of playing along, Rooney harped on Ali G's grammar — a hard-to-understand combination of British slang peppered with made-up street talk — and finally blew his top after getting hit with questions about "da media."

On "Da Ali G Show," Cohen hoodwinks unwitting guests into sometimes startling admissions with his in-depth portrayals of three characters: Ali G, Borat, a phony TV host from Kazakhstan, and Bruno, an openly gay fashion reporter from Austria.

Cohen's recent victims include a laundry list of recognizable names from media and politics including ABC newsman Sam Donaldson (search) and Pat Buchanan (search).

http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2004/06.10/19-classday.html

"Class Day speaker Sacha Baron Cohen, better known as Ali G, is escorted back to the podium after his speech to receive an honorary membership in the Class of 2004."

[deport]

hmmmmm...... Lots of ropes at that event I'd guess.

[Red Sea Swimmer]

I think I remember seeing a cowgirl doing some rope tricks at one of the rodeos I once visited. What that girl could do with a piece of string would make a Yo-Yo champion jealous.

[SteelTrap]

Redneck Sensitivity Alert!

...working at small, insignificant shows at divey bars in western towns

As opposed to working at large, significant shows at upscale bars in Eastern towns?

[Red Sea Swimmer]

Pedants are boring.

[SunkenCiv]

Who booked him (at the rodeo)? Odd choice.

[Imal]

Actally, only one member of the audience became violent: Rosanne Barr, who was heard to shout "You're stealing my bit!" as police whisked her away.