In Reply to: Here's my problem with Borat. posted by sjb on November 3, 2006 at 09:48:49:
Borat goads his subjects along with a specific agenda in mind, but they're still responsible for everything that comes out of their mouths. Does it really matter how pleasant a guy can be if he thinks genocide isn't such a bad idea? In that light, I have a hard time calling him "good natured." Take a look at the clip, linked below.-Anthony
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- 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)