+Spartan159 Yeah, Strombo is playing the straight man intentionally, mock-taking him seriously. They are both in character, and the interview is with Aladeen, not Cohen.
+GH FF Look! Up on the roof! It's Captain Obvious and anti-hero The Explanation! This battle against subtly is yours! You've saved us from dubious befuddlement once again! I jest, so don't take the previous lines too seriously. It is disheartening that I should abjure horseplay for fear of the overly-reactive.
+kagutsuchi969 Oh, yes, I see all this now. All the comments on here about Strombo sucking as an interviewer are in fact ironic comments about the irony of taking others' irony too seriously. Whoa! :)
GH FF Don't change costumes too quickly, the duo won't be the same if you become Sarcastro. Whether certain people don't get the joke is kind of irrelevant. Hand holding in comedy tends to ruin the joke. Much like the disclaimer in my previous post takes a certain impact away from my joke, explanations tend to take what's funny out of the joke. Either way no harm done, right?
The ammount of political satire in this video is phenomenal. George showed amazing skills in comedy by not ruining it with being a smart ass. He played "journalist" wonderfully. Epic!
firefighter5278 And look at some comments taking this interview seriously and saying the interviewer is crap, etc. These stupid fucks dont even realize this is a SHOW, it's meant to look like this
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"Sycent fiction, Shindeler list"-this sentense is killed me :D
The father of General Aladeen was a good friend with Ceausescu. I remember his visit in Romania, I was Ceausescu's translator, yes. Those were the days.
+RedroomStudios The fact that Al qaeda was formed by the US and that Osama Bin Laden was trained in the US by the CIA. It was back in the late 70's when Russia (Soviet Union back then) invaded Afghanistan.
The host completely ruined the show. The actor is trying to save the show but the host is not allowing him to do so. Worst host ever who don't show respect to his guests.
Farindar Pradhan Jesus christ, are you really that dumb? This is a SHOW, he is trying to make it look like this is a real dictator. Journalists wouldn't laugh if they were interviewing real presidents/dictators, even if they say something stupid.
The host realizes that Sacha Baron Cohen is playing a character, right? What's with his confrontational, judgmental bullshit? Despite Cohen being hilarious, I found this awkward to watch.
I really like George's approach! By playing it straight without laughing or reacting much, unlike most other interviewers, he gave Cohen the opportunity to make both more jokes and satiric commentary in the time alloted. I just wish Cohen would have played along by cutting back on the stand-up one-liners a little and balancing them with a little more political satire.
Pure Genius. Arguably the greatest comic improvisationalist on the planet. From 10:08 to 11:00 is brilliant. His conviction is amazing. George's straight-man is impeccable; truthful in the circumstances. Brilliant, over all.
Sacha Baron Cohen is a master of his craft! I still hold Borat as my favorite comedy. Tonight I will be watching The Dictator for the first time. "I don't want to make your eyes water"! LMAO!
yes he meant to be serious , and gave the interview a different taste , not what i personal would fancy , brings you dawn not interacting positively and pressing seriousness against sacha s brilliant jokes , a real talent
7:58-8:24 is genius! He's riffing on the stereotype of middle-easterners speaking aggressively with rising intonation, a lot of hand movements and convoluted logic. That's a stereotype that applies both to Arabs and Israelis. Then the end has a traditional "Jewish" style of punchline: "And I hope it make sense. If it don't, then who cares? [he throws up his hands] I'm going to be on the island." It's like a joke on styles of speaking, with a bunch of layers to it, but he's probably just having fun being a mimic and not over-thinking it like that. That's what makes it genius.
He does a pretty good job, but you hear him laughing in the background a few times and you see him corpsing at 9:38. I would be in stitches most of the time. =D
Does someone know and is willing to tell me what the song right at the start is? I love that song but i haven't heard it fully for years now. Please help!
My full title is admiral general aladeen supreme leader chief of technologist invincible and all triumphant opressor of the people of wadiya and excellent swimmer (including butterfly)
He cracks me up although I am a Mid-Eastern and a Pro-Assad "Wink Wink" .. I don't mind the fact that he is a Jew and trying his best to make fun of us Arabs (Muslims & Christians) because we know that this shit ain't true yet it's funny .. You are a good ass actor Cohen 😁
if you haven't watch tha movie, aladeen revised the wadiyan english dictionary wherein, the good and bad was replaced by both aladeen causing so much confusion on his people.
His interviews in character are wayyy better than the movie itself.
I was thinking the same.
General Admiral Aladeen, supreme leader, invincible, all triumphant and an excellent swimmer.
SickMetalAddict including butterfly
Bill The Bull Gates Uganda.
"Canadians' greatest strength: sitting quietly and politely obeying without question." Pretty spot on, really.
Everybody gets a vote no matter how black or female or crippled you are. lol
Or some fictional movie, like Schindler's List... I even peed my underwear.
Strombo is intentionally being serious, and it really adds to the humour when Sasha rants on Canada.
+Spartan159 Yeah, Strombo is playing the straight man intentionally, mock-taking him seriously. They are both in character, and the interview is with Aladeen, not Cohen.
+GH FF Look! Up on the roof! It's Captain Obvious and anti-hero The Explanation! This battle against subtly is yours! You've saved us from dubious befuddlement once again!
I jest, so don't take the previous lines too seriously. It is disheartening that I should abjure horseplay for fear of the overly-reactive.
+kagutsuchi969 Oh, yes, I see all this now. All the comments on here about Strombo sucking as an interviewer are in fact ironic comments about the irony of taking others' irony too seriously. Whoa! :)
GH FF
Don't change costumes too quickly, the duo won't be the same if you become Sarcastro.
Whether certain people don't get the joke is kind of irrelevant. Hand holding in comedy tends to ruin the joke.
Much like the disclaimer in my previous post takes a certain impact away from my joke, explanations tend to take what's funny out of the joke.
Either way no harm done, right?
"i also have 118 phd's and a diploma in spray tanning from Qatar community college" haha i laughed so hard
"And a diploma in Spray Tanning from Qatar Community College" - SBC, you fucking genius!
The host is so dry...
he's trying to b, it makes it seem more legit and makes Sacha's act even funnier
Salma vyas patel
That's the point
This is a genius.... plain and simple.
The host looks quiet serious with the interview, relax man the guy is Borat with beard.
James Bond
Ikr,
he's boring. seems not listening to the dictator just memorized his questions and ask consecutively.
James Bond That's the joke. He's playing along.
He's playing the straight man.
The ammount of political satire in this video is phenomenal. George showed amazing skills in comedy by not ruining it with being a smart ass. He played "journalist" wonderfully.
Epic!
exactly right :)
firefighter5278 And look at some comments taking this interview seriously and saying the interviewer is crap, etc. These stupid fucks dont even realize this is a SHOW, it's meant to look like this
"Sycent fiction, Shindeler list"-this sentense is killed me :D
If I ever had to interview the dictator I would honestly just lose it, drop to the floor and die of laughter.
They open with indian music for a supposed to be Arab character ?
Kalupz I know right?
there would be to many butt hurt Arabs if they used Arabic music
Arab music not as fun as Indian music. Simple. :)
ahahahahahahahaha
It's a joke.
The host is like he is trying to blow The Dictator's Cover...
But the actor was too good for him
Abhiram Nair Or he was trying to play along.
The father of General Aladeen was a good friend with Ceausescu. I remember his visit in Romania, I was Ceausescu's translator, yes. Those were the days.
Schilder's List = Science Fiction LOL I am dying here lol
Stop talking about the watch so much....you ask alot of the questions, usually i ask the questions and you are tied down......haha sacha is genius
"Have you seen Jumanji? It's f*cking sh*t!" HAHAHAHAHAHHAA
Ban Ki moon looks like a chef working in a cheap restaurant lol.
"Amnesty international"
"Never heard of them"
LOOL xD
the crazy thing about this is some things he says that are true
+shko ata name one...?
+RedroomStudios Arab spring?
+RedroomStudios The fact that Al qaeda was formed by the US and that Osama Bin Laden was trained in the US by the CIA. It was back in the late 70's when Russia (Soviet Union back then) invaded Afghanistan.
F Chaud That is so true and 99% Americans are clueless. When you tell them they either don't believe it or don't care. They still live in fantasy.
"In UK, I would be called a 'King'; in US I would be called a 'Bush'"! 😂🤣🤣
The host completely ruined the show. The actor is trying to save the show but the host is not allowing him to do so. Worst host ever who don't show respect to his guests.
Farindar Pradhan Jesus christ, are you really that dumb? This is a SHOW, he is trying to make it look like this is a real dictator. Journalists wouldn't laugh if they were interviewing real presidents/dictators, even if they say something stupid.
He's just trying to make it look like a real interview with a dictator.
he's greek thats why he sucks
Surprises me that some people actually think that the host believes Sasha Baron Cohen is a dictator. Shows he did a good job at it.
Aladeen's shades are cool as fuck! I actually want a pair haha
One of the funniest interviews I've ever seen. Bravo.
The host realizes that Sacha Baron Cohen is playing a character, right? What's with his confrontational, judgmental bullshit? Despite Cohen being hilarious, I found this awkward to watch.
Its for immersion it makes Aladeen feel more life like
".....and in the United States I would be called a bush" :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
I really like George's approach! By playing it straight without laughing or reacting much, unlike most other interviewers, he gave Cohen the opportunity to make both more jokes and satiric commentary in the time alloted. I just wish Cohen would have played along by cutting back on the stand-up one-liners a little and balancing them with a little more political satire.
We need the Dictator to rule the world
It's the editing, I wish we could see the uncut footage, there was mass laughter no doubt.
6:30 "I go to look for Batman Returns ,I open it up and it's Jumanji. Have you seen Jumanji? It's fucking shit!" hahahaha
Interviwer is either aladeen or aladeen.......
is it real time or Aladeen time ? its Aladeen to Aladeen :)
ban ki moon looks like a bad chef in a cheap restaurant LOLOLLOL i dont know why but his accent and the joke made me lol
Geez he's really having fun with these characters. Must be great to play dress up and character improv for a living.
Pure Genius. Arguably the greatest comic improvisationalist on the planet. From 10:08 to 11:00 is brilliant. His conviction is amazing. George's straight-man is impeccable; truthful in the circumstances. Brilliant, over all.
strombo is horrible because he has no sense of humor, if you cant laugh at yourself and your own country, you clearly have no sense of humor
+armoureddanger That's his act lol
+armoureddanger
He is the perfect straight man here.
+SickMetalAddict at first it was but towards the middle it doesn't seem that way.
+armoureddanger the interview in Australia is hilarious
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This looks like one serious interview investigative journalists always pull out.
smile you HOST, he is cracking jokes
thats the joke
The interviewer have no sense of humor at all.
He is trying to protect himself with 'I don't care' kind of attitude but it doesn't work
as an arab i find this hilarious omfg! it's aladeen to aladeen haha
but r u Muslim??
yes
ru on skype? kas_boxer
kasim8t3
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ur mums what?
Stombo's seriousness really nails it... :D
I can't believe I never saw this before. Love Strombo :-D
Sacha Baron Cohen is a master of his craft! I still hold Borat as my favorite comedy. Tonight I will be watching The Dictator for the first time. "I don't want to make your eyes water"! LMAO!
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***** No problem
George is a great interviewer. Everything he's doing is purposeful.
yes he meant to be serious , and gave the interview a different taste , not what i personal would fancy , brings you dawn not interacting positively and pressing seriousness against sacha s brilliant jokes , a real talent
for the millionth time the awkwardness of the interviewer and the interview is what makes the video funny
"Probably some science fiction like Schindler's list." oh boy lost it right there
thanks for having #thedictator on your show.... this guy pushes the boundaries of comedy beyond old traditions.... it's all about change........
i aladin this interview !
7:58-8:24 is genius! He's riffing on the stereotype of middle-easterners speaking aggressively with rising intonation, a lot of hand movements and convoluted logic. That's a stereotype that applies both to Arabs and Israelis. Then the end has a traditional "Jewish" style of punchline: "And I hope it make sense. If it don't, then who cares? [he throws up his hands] I'm going to be on the island." It's like a joke on styles of speaking, with a bunch of layers to it, but he's probably just having fun being a mimic and not over-thinking it like that. That's what makes it genius.
I think, in case anyone wants to fk'n know, George is playing the straight man for comic effect.
He does a pretty good job, but you hear him laughing in the background a few times and you see him corpsing at 9:38. I would be in stitches most of the time. =D
Sasha Never fails to be amazing
Strombo really tries to suck the fun out of this one, huh?
Yeah that's right. George sucks!! He made the actor look boring and lame.
Holymakinaw I think the interviewer played it perfectly actually
Strombo is the one who gives the questions.
The Dictator is the star of the show, quite perfect.
amnesty international? "never heard of him" LMFAO!!
Does someone know and is willing to tell me what the song right at the start is? I love that song but i haven't heard it fully for years now. Please help!
Panjabi mc - mundian to beach
Thank you!
worst tv host ever! nothing cool and fun about him except his last name
Never seen a more oblivious host. He didn't even so much as smile on so many jokes WOW!!
host is boring
Don't knock Strombo!
I would like to know Aladeen's opinion on Donald Trump. Could George arrange anotner interview.
i have nine doctors say that I will live 300 years 😂😂😂😂😂
Interesting length of the video... shit follows me everywhere in so many different ways lol
My full title is admiral general aladeen supreme leader chief of technologist invincible and all triumphant opressor of the people of wadiya and excellent swimmer (including butterfly)
How can the interviewer stay serious without laughing 😂
strombo is a great interviewer but cmon this is a joke interview..he didnt have to be all that serious
Obi Obiora That's what was funny. He was trying not to laugh and I'm sure they edited out his laughing.
17 people pressed the aladeen instead of aladeen
2 things:
one - I don't like the interviewer
two - why was Aladeen sitting in the chair like that? lol
there needs to be a part 2 of this.... so amazin!
mother russia has many approve
The silence after Aladeen insults Canada... Priceless
Host Kills it all! grr..
29 people clicked aladeen instead of aladeen
Genius! "Probably some science fiction like Schindler's List." :'D
Smile , George ! You´re on candid camera .
He cracks me up although I am a Mid-Eastern and a Pro-Assad "Wink Wink" .. I don't mind the fact that he is a Jew and trying his best to make fun of us Arabs (Muslims & Christians) because we know that this shit ain't true yet it's funny .. You are a good ass actor Cohen 😁
what if this shit is true, I wonder more every day
+TheQuso Ask people u may know living in the Mid-East most of the countries are cool and some of them are shit
He got it wrong from his own movie, Osama bin laden lives in his guest house not kadafi
What a waste of time - should have just cut out the host's part, adds nothing (and annoying unfunny straight face)
What? Why? I've been to tapings of his show a few times and he's at least been friendly to the audience during Q&As and such.
Hey George, there is a thing called humor....use it....
Keldor Greyskull There's a thing called a dictionary. Use it to look up satire.
his arab accent is so spot-on! haha
Sacha Baron Cohen is a satirical genius
What a horrible host
if you haven't watch tha movie, aladeen revised the wadiyan english dictionary wherein, the good and bad was replaced by both aladeen causing so much confusion on his people.
ALADEEEEN MUDDAFUCKAAA
what do you mean by aladeen ? you mean aladeen or aladeen ?
foreign born secret Al Qaeda operative!!! lmao
If they ever make a remake of Rocky Horror Picture Show they should get sascha, he would do it justice, phenomenal character comedian.
lol "he looks like a snitch on Miami vice"
2.39. That silence cracked me up.
IF I WAS AN ASSHOEL I WILL PLACE A COPYRIGHTS CLAIM AT TEH STARTIING MUSIC LOL BUT ITS OK
Those interviews are actually much funnier than the movie itself!!
the last part with Tupac Shakur was crazy loved it:D
1% is the same as 0.01
So smart, man can you teach me some of your ways ?
But 1% is not the same as 0.01%. You have been reported to the Aladeen secret service for subversive behavior.
The host is so serious, someone who had no idea about the Movie and happen to watch this may thought that he's a real Dictator somewhere🤣😂
No, he's an actor who promotes his latest film :P He's the guy who plays Borat :P
whats the song in the beginning?!
You guys are complaining the boring interviewer, C'mon he's from Canada!
why is the host so serious ?