Slog - Comments on I Am So Glad I Live in the Age of Sacha Baron Cohen http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha 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.... Copyright 2008 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:33:53 -0800 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:29:39 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by laterite I bet half that audience saw Borat when it came out.

]]> laterite http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067892 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067892 Film Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:31:23 -0800 Comment by Madashell SBC is a coveted gift to humanity. Can't wait 'til the Bruno movie comes out!

]]> Madashell http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067902 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067902 Film Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:38:10 -0800 Comment by Abby I love him so. Also, when out of costume(s), he's seriously hot.

]]> Abby http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067903 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067903 Film Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:39:52 -0800 Comment by Non Another TowerLoad source

]]> Non http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067906 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067906 Film Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:41:19 -0800 Comment by douglas 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.

]]> douglas http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067910 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067910 Film Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:44:55 -0800 Comment by David Schmader 4: I love the Towleroad, but I got this one straight from the Smoking Gun.

]]> David Schmader http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067911 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067911 Film Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:45:38 -0800 Comment by Sir Learnsalot Thanks to Bruno, alle mein zeiten sind Funkyzeiten!

]]> Sir Learnsalot http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067913 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067913 Film Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:46:28 -0800 Comment by Vince Heelarious! I wish I could see those red necks fat, stupid faces when those guys started getting it on! Priceless!

]]> Vince http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067919 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067919 Film Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:48:58 -0800 Comment by Don' sho' yo' huggies! I like his brand of fuckery.

]]> Don' sho' yo' huggies! http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067922 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067922 Film Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:54:41 -0800 Comment by calvin Yeah, that mindless stunt will sure help Gay Rights go places, yeassir. Way to play into fears of queers, nice job.

]]> calvin http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067940 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067940 Film Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:04:13 -0800 Comment by mickey in AR My in-laws live in Fort Smith. Although it is on the border with Oklahoma, so probably mixed crowd.

]]> mickey in AR http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067957 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1067957 Film Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:11:25 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle This was way more fun in Sims: The Urbz ...

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1068003 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1068003 Film Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:38:03 -0800 Comment by Non Sorry David, my bad. Good blogs pick up similar stories.

]]> Non http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1068029 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1068029 Film Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:54:53 -0800 Comment by Scott Faulkner Wow, shades of "The Magic Christian"!

]]> Scott Faulkner http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1068110 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1068110 Film Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:47:11 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways 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.

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1068187 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1068187 Film Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:41:52 -0800 Comment by laterite I am digging the Elliot Gould-circa-The Long Goodbye look he has going on in the picture on the left.

]]> laterite http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1068434 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1068434 Film Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:17:47 -0800 Comment by Stan I worked in Ft. Smith for a number of years - I wish I was there for this. I'm sure it was priceless.

]]> Stan http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1068556 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1068556 Film Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:10:29 -0800 Comment by K 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.

]]> K http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1068583 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/i_am_so_glad_i_live_in_the_age_of_sacha#c1068583 Film Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:29:39 -0800