Borat Sagdiyev, is an unforgettable, clueless and highly offensive journalist created by British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. His first hit movie; "Cultural Learning's of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" was a sell out and had a lot of media hype to back it up. The movie was not a great choice for teenagers as it included many sexual innuendos that were way too sensitive for younger viewers. The comedy also accentuated on incest and rape, but tried to play it out in a comedic way. There was full male nudity also with the movie and I'm shocked it was just an "R" rated movie. Bordering on the edge of complete stupidity, you either loved the show or you were repulsed by it.
I thought the Borat days were long over but when I heard he is starring in a new book, I wanted to see what part of his story lines were really fact or fiction.
There is in fact a small Soviet country called Kazakhstan. It does have groups of Nomads that live out in the countryside, I wasn't able to confirm that any of them live like inbreds and have sex with their relatives as described in the movie. There are poorer villages where some off the wall activity could take place I'm sure. Realistically though the capital city of Astana sports large commercial style buildings and Mosques with very beautiful and distinct architecture.
The Government and many citizens of Kazakhstan have raised concern and have long battled the Borat movie due to the fact they are hurt and saddened of their country being portrayed in this manner. They acclaim they are nothing similar to what is described in the movie, but due to the fact so many people around the world know nothing about the small Russian country and its surroundings it is easy for then to believe anything they see on the screen.
Borat's speech and punctuation also has angered Kazakhstan citizens. Here is a small example of one of Borat's excerpts complete with his crazy lingo and vicarious accent; Below is an excerpt from his new book complete with language barriers and lingo. (note: there are spelling mistakes but this is how he pronounces and writes his sentences.)
Q: What advice do you have for people traveling around the United States?
A: "My book contains many useful informations for Kazakh peoples traveling to US and A - for example, best places to photograph ladies without their knowledge, location of Grand Canyons if you need place to dispose of a wife and location of Kazakh Embassy and where to go if you want to shoot a Redindians."
Q: When can people expect to see you in Kazakhstan again?
A: "I already in Kazakhstan, living very happilys with my new wife. This morning, I was awoke by my clock-radio (electronic LED), after which I remove my wife from her cage and she make me delicious breakfast of western cereal 'Frosties', which I have with delicious fresh milk from her chests. I then attach her to her plow and send her into the fields before returning to my bed until she come back at lunchtimes to feed me again. Life is a very nice for us."
Many people find it as funny while others find it as the stupidest stuff they have ever heard. Being able to differentiate and realize that although it does seem backwoods and remote, there really is a country out there called Kazakhstan that flourishes and fits in with society.
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5 Comments
Post a CommentI just could not bring myself to watch it...But great article!
I find Borat stupid and offensive, and not at all funny, too. Other than your calling Kazakhstan a "Soviet country" or "Russian country" which would make Kazakhstanis livid, this is great! (they are now independent, and as Steve points out, they despise Russia... )
I've been there. They are not a happy people. They are still officially at war with Russia, except Russia forgot about the war. They make a great fermented drink of cammel milk and yogart. Try it if you ever go there.
I have never seen the movie, and usually like comedies, but it didn't interest me.
My brother-in-law loves this movie. I wasn't too keen on it. My husband could take it or leave it. Definitely not a family movie night movie.