Sarah Palin is the latest political figure to be dragged into Sacha Baron Cohen’s new project called “Who is America” that reportedly spoofs several public political figures. Sacha Baron Cohen is a British comedian best known for “Borat” and "Bruno.” The majority of his films include scenes where he is in disguise and interacts with well-known figures and everyday citizens. For his latest project, sponsored by CBS and Showtime, he met with former Alaska governor and former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin, as reported by The New York Times.It’s unclear what exactly occurred because the show is still in production, but Sarah Palin issued a message about the incident revealing her displeasure at the encounter. “Yup – we were duped. Ya’ got me, Sacha. Feel better now? I join a long list of American public personalities who have fallen victim to the evil, exploitive , sick ‘humor’ of the British ‘comedian’ Sacha Baron Cohen, enabled and sponsored by CBS/Showtime,” Sarah Palin wrote on her Facebook page. According to Palin, she and her daughter traveled across the country to be interviewed. She said once she arrived, they experienced questions full of “Hollywoodism’s disrespect and sarcasm.”Palin said she was told the interview would be part of a “legit Showtime historical documentary” that would honor disabled veterans. Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly dressed in disguise as a disabled veteran in a wheelchair, wrote Palin. “The disrespect of our U.S. military and middle-class Americans via Cohen’s foreign commentaries under the guise of interview questions was perverse,” she wrote. The former Alaska governor also said she and her daughter were taken to the wrong airport by production staff after the incident and therefore missed their flight back home. Palin said she believes the mistake was not coincidental. She ended the Facebook post saying, “By the way, my daughter thinks you’re a piece of ****, Sacha. Every honorable American Vet should feel the same.”Several people took to social media to voice their approval and disapproval of Palin’s statement. One person wrote, “Awful on many levels ...Cohen is just a stupid entertainer but being duplicitous in order to make a buck is a felony...and in this case immoral.”Another wrote, “Thanks for the free publicity. Can't wait to see this.....”Some were supportive of Palin, with one writing, “Don't be minding him Governor.” While others said it shouldn’t be taken seriously and one wrote, “Can’t wait to watch. Why the h--- would ya’ll even get worked up about this?? It’s satire. That’s what satire is. And Sasha is one of the best at it. Get a sense of humor."Showtime Networks President and CEO David Nevins told the Hollywood Reporter, “Sacha is a comedic genius who shocks you with his audacity, bravery, and inventiveness. He is the premier provocateur of our time, but not for the sake of ‘gotcha’ moments. Behind the elaborate setup is a genuine quest for the truth about people, places, and politics. Nobody knows how to cause a stir like Sacha Baron Cohen, and it’s going to be fascinating to watch what happens when 'Who Is America?' is released on the world.”“Who is America” is set to debut Sunday on Showtime.
Sarah Palin is the latest political figure to be dragged into Sacha Baron Cohen’s new project called “Who is America” that reportedly spoofs several public political figures.
Sacha Baron Cohen is a British comedian best known for “Borat” and "Bruno.”
The majority of his films include scenes where he is in disguise and interacts with well-known figures and everyday citizens.
For his latest project, sponsored by CBS and Showtime, he met with former Alaska governor and former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin,
It’s unclear what exactly occurred because the show is still in production, but Sarah Palin issued a message about the incident revealing her displeasure at the encounter.
“Yup – we were duped. Ya’ got me, Sacha. Feel better now? I join a long list of American public personalities who have fallen victim to the evil, exploitive [sic], sick ‘humor’ of the British ‘comedian’ Sacha Baron Cohen, enabled and sponsored by CBS/Showtime,” .
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According to Palin, she and her daughter traveled across the country to be interviewed.
She said once she arrived, they experienced questions full of “Hollywoodism’s [sic] disrespect and sarcasm.”
Palin said she was told the interview would be part of a “legit Showtime historical documentary” that would honor disabled veterans.
Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly dressed in disguise as a disabled veteran in a wheelchair, wrote Palin.
“The disrespect of our U.S. military and middle-class Americans via Cohen’s foreign commentaries under the guise of interview questions was perverse,” she wrote.
The former Alaska governor also said she and her daughter were taken to the wrong airport by production staff after the incident and therefore missed their flight back home. Palin said she believes the mistake was not coincidental.
She ended the Facebook post saying, “By the way, my daughter thinks you’re a piece of ****, Sacha. Every honorable American Vet should feel the same.”
Several people took to social media to voice their approval and disapproval of Palin’s statement.
One person wrote, “Awful on many levels ...Cohen is just a stupid entertainer but being duplicitous in order to make a buck is a felony...and in this case immoral.”
Another wrote, “Thanks for the free publicity. Can't wait to see this.....”
Some were supportive of Palin, with one writing, “Don't be minding him Governor.”
While others said it shouldn’t be taken seriously and one wrote, “Can’t wait to watch. Why the h--- would ya’ll even get worked up about this?? It’s satire. That’s what satire is. And Sasha is one of the best at it. Get a sense of humor."
Showtime Networks President and CEO David Nevins told the Hollywood Reporter, “Sacha is a comedic genius who shocks you with his audacity, bravery, and inventiveness. He is the premier provocateur of our time, but not for the sake of ‘gotcha’ moments. Behind the elaborate setup is a genuine quest for the truth about people, places, and politics. Nobody knows how to cause a stir like Sacha Baron Cohen, and it’s going to be fascinating to watch what happens when 'Who Is America?' is released on the world.”
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“Who is America” is set to debut Sunday on Showtime.
