Because I like to share the laughter I'm sharing this true item with you. This little gem came to my inbox this morning in one of my State Dept. briefings. I think its an unbelievably funny story you'll love.
US President George Bush will host White House talks with Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev when he visits the US next month. On the agenda is British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen.
It seems that Cohen, 35, creator of Ali G, has infuriated the Kazakhstan government with his portrayal of Borat, a bumbling Kazakh TV presenter. Cohen scheduled movie release of Borat’s adventures in November has caused a major diplomatic incident.
President Nazarbayev has confirmed his government will buy "educational" TV spots and print advertisements about the "real Kazakhstan" in a bid to save his country’s reputation before the film is released in the US in November. President Nazarbayev will visit the White House and the Bush family compound in Maine when he flies in for talks that will include the fictional character Borat.
To understand what the hoopla is all about (and to get a few chuckles in the process) please view the trailers for the movie (see worksafe trailer 1 below and trailer 2).
Let me know what you think about the trailers. Should Bush waste his time on this or not?
Yes, I'm feeling better thanks to the support I've received and the humorous items I get in the mail. Enjoy!
Posted by Michele at September 14, 2006 03:42 PM | TrackBackOh man, those are hilarious!
Yes, President Bush needs to address this with Khazakstan's President. It is offensive to them, but their idea about an educational campaign is right on target. Just like southerners get made fun of ("you might be a redneck"), the Khazak's need to learn how to see the humor and realize that it's not intended personally.
I'm going to have to see that movie.
Posted by: Ted at September 14, 2006 08:03 PMMaybe Bush needs to educate the President of Kazakhstan about how silly movies like that work. *grin*. He could tell the poor man that those who might actually believe that his country is like that are not the brightest bulbs in Vegas.
Plus he could say - well at least this movie only made fun of his country... it didn't kill him off in glorious technicolor. Heh.
Posted by: Teresa at September 14, 2006 08:48 PM