In Reply to: Borat today! Two local views: posted by clarkjohnsen on November 3, 2006 at 08:58:58:
He's funny, no doubt; and ballsy too but he relies on the good nature of his hosts to get close enough to reveal that they have biases and prejudices, etc; all the while ignoring the fact that they were nice enough and open enough to invite him into their homes, clubs, conversations and confidence.Don't piss on my shoe and tell me it's raining.
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- Here's my problem with Borat. - sjb 09:48:49 11/03/06 (10)
- But turn that around - DWPC 14:12:34 11/03/06 (1)
- Not so sure about that. - Dalton 12:10:37 11/04/06 (0)
- As the saying goes, "a guy who's nice to you but rude to the waiter is not a nice guy." - Bersani 12:38:17 11/03/06 (5)
- Sure, for the guy you linked to, he deserves what he gets, and more. - sjb 20:14:33 11/03/06 (4)
- Oh that's good. My favorite Cohen episode was when, as Ali G, he conned... - clarkjohnsen 09:56:50 11/04/06 (0)
- Re: Sure, for the guy you linked to, he deserves what he gets, and more. - Bersani 21:54:26 11/03/06 (2)
- Yeah but where's the talent? - dwill123 06:08:44 11/04/06 (1)
- The ancient Trickster archetype is as invaluable as it is inescapable. No stooping required! (nt) - Bersani 08:02:35 11/04/06 (0)
- You have precisely nailed the reason why I expect... - clarkjohnsen 10:00:39 11/03/06 (1)
- Oh, this is just intolerable! - late 19:26:59 11/03/06 (0)