Film I Am So Glad I Live in the Age of Sacha Baron Cohen
posted by on July 8 at 13:33 PM
The Smoking Gun offers a thrilling behind-the-scenes glimpse at how Sacha Baron Cohen goes about getting such amazing shit on film.
Lured by $1 beer and the prospect of “hot chicks” and “hardcore fights,” thousands of Arkansans were duped last month into appearing as extras in comedian Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest staged mayhem. Cohen and his confederates organized cage fighting programs on consecutive days in Texarkana and Fort Smith. Both cards ended with two male grapplers (one was identified as “Straight Dave” and wore camouflage) tearing each other’s clothes off and, while in underwear, kissing down their opponent’s chest. This man-on-man action triggered Fort Smith fans to throw chairs and beer at the ring, according to one cop present at the city’s Convention Center.
The promotion of the faux matches was a work of art unto itself:
The June 5 Texarkana promotion was adverstised as “Red, White, and Blood.” The June 6 matches in Fort Smith were dubbed “Blue Collar Brawlin’” as seen in this poster. Ads on Craigslist—like this one—noted that attendees had to be over 21 and suggested that fans arrive early “for $1 BEERS!” Cohen & Co. underwrote the cost of beer, which usually sells for $4 at the Fort Smith facility. “Blue Collar Brawlin’” drew about 1500 fans, who were greeted by signs stating that the event was being filmed. Attendees were also not allowed in with cameras or cell phones and some were asked to sign releases.
Thank you, Smoking Gun. (And thank you, Sacha Baron Cohen.)
I bet half that audience saw Borat when it came out.
SBC is a coveted gift to humanity. Can't wait 'til the Bruno movie comes out!
I love him so. Also, when out of costume(s), he's seriously hot.
Another TowerLoad source
that is fucking hilarious. although i wouldn't want to be anywhere near the crowd of douche who left the event with their blood all angried up.
4: I love the Towleroad, but I got this one straight from the Smoking Gun.
Thanks to Bruno, alle mein zeiten sind Funkyzeiten!
Heelarious! I wish I could see those red necks fat, stupid faces when those guys started getting it on! Priceless!
I like his brand of fuckery.
Yeah, that mindless stunt will sure help Gay Rights go places, yeassir. Way to play into fears of queers, nice job.
My in-laws live in Fort Smith. Although it is on the border with Oklahoma, so probably mixed crowd.
This was way more fun in Sims: The Urbz ...
Sorry David, my bad. Good blogs pick up similar stories.
Wow, shades of "The Magic Christian"!
1)EVERY blog in the country posted this...I'm thinking it originated from Arkansas, if you want to give honest attribution.
2)SBC is a very sexy man.
also, ridiculously talented.
I am digging the Elliot Gould-circa-The Long Goodbye look he has going on in the picture on the left.
I worked in Ft. Smith for a number of years - I wish I was there for this. I'm sure it was priceless.
triggered Fort Smith fans to throw chairs and beer at the ring
Which illustrates the dual purpose of making it a cage match, no doubt.
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