Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Norma J
Partof the reason why he went to America was because he exhausted his possibilities in England. Everyone knew who he was in England and Australia - it's hard to take the piss from people who know you're taking the piss. But I have no doubt certain people in the states knew who he was.
This is not intended to be rude, but it will sound it: You know that Borat is Ali G, don't you? It just sounded like you were seperating the two with your "i don't think he's a bad comedian" comment.
|
It sounds like if anyone's not "in on the uptake", it would probably be you and your underestimating of American culture. You make it sound like Ali G/Sascha/Borat is a "new thing" and that "Americans have never heard of him". we've heard of him, we just find Chris Rock(who also had his show on HBO at the same time) and about 100 other comedians much more funny and clever. i dunno. it's the same reason why i never found napolean dynamite funny at all. the "white hip hop" stereotype mockery has been done since 3rd Bass was around making fun of Vanilla Ice and Colin Quinn was making fun of LL Cool J. it was done many times, even jaime kennedy did it in "MALIBU'S MOST WANTED". sascha cohen just isn't very clever or witty and i think if you're going to do political humor, it should be clever, witty, and done in a not-so "toungue in cheek" overexagerated way. it should be clever enough to be different.
Ali G really didn't have a chance against Chris Rock's show, Dave Chapelle's HBO standups, Def Jam Comedy Hour, or even Curb Your Enthusiasm, not to mention shows like Sopranos & 6 Feet Under.
All of those shows were much better than Ali G, so if America hasn't taken notice of Ali G/Sascha Cohen/Borat, it's because it isn't as good as the many shows HBO had going on during that time.
I would say maybe a case of "wrong place, wrong time". maybe he'll get big now that most of those shows & comedians have gone on to other things?