Who said a recession, budget crisis, and failing school districts can't be fun? Sasha Baron Cohen sure doesn't think so. In a plug for his new movie Sasha Baron Cohen as his character Brűno literally tackles these “fun” subjects/students in a recent GQ cover shoot (shown below) with the Birmingham High School football team.
Times are tough for everyone in California, however, California's educators and student may have it the toughest. Due to massive budget cuts programs have been slashed, teachers fired, and entire schools closed throughout California and the LAUSD (I don't know why I'm telling you this I'm sure you haven't been living under a rock.) Sadly, those in the biggest need for a laugh, seem as if they don't “get” Cohen's joke; well at least the bureaucrats don't. In a recent LA times article LAUSD Superintendent Ramon C. Cortines claimed that the photo stunt may have endanger the Birmingham High School's chances of converting to a charter school next year. Cortines is quoted as saying, “This recent GQ thing has not helped matters. We've allowed our students to be used, and not in the most glamorous circumstances, either.” Are you kidding me? Who was hurt or used? I guarantee you none of the kids were physically or emotionally harmed, they most likely got a good giggle out of the experience and were glad to be pictured in GQ. Kids these days are savvy little fucks and were probably fully aware of what was going on. The students were most likely giddy as fuck, I mean what 15-17 year old male has not seen “Borat” or “Da Ali G Show” and would gladly have Brűno's balls in their faces for afternoon to have a chance to be apart of his new movie? (ok, maybe not the last part, I would though.) The players probably couldn't believe that their principal and Athletic Director were so easily fooled, thats who was used/fooled not the kids and thats why the LAUSD is trying to save face, because they have a bunch of retards in charge.
I'm sure everyone involved, Principal, AD, Head Coach, and players were all rushed through various forms, waivers, and bits of paper work detailing the use of their “likeness” just as all of Baron Cohen's other co-stars in his first film “Borat” were. i.e. those South Carolina fraternity brothers were in “Borat.” Here is a nice article from one of the Feminist Panelist from “Borat” detailing the experience.
As for the Mr. Cortines, the superintendent for LAUSD, he needs to lighten up. This is great publicity for a public school looking to become a charter. This coverage, as embarrassing as it may be for them, would most likely help their attendance at Birmingham and increase awareness in the community, thus increasing the funds, through California's average daily attendance laws (ADA) and parental involvement. It's a win-win in my book and as for Mr. Cortines... he needs to pull the giant black double sided dildo out of both his orbital sockets to see that its good for everyone.
Anyway he is some enjoyable Sacha Baron Cohen material:
Tangent #1: Wonderful Bruno Interview for GQ
Personal Highlights:
Dear Brüno, when I walk into a fancy designer-clothing store, the sales clerks are brusque and intimidate me. Is there anything I can do to be treated better?
You sound like ein “normie” to me—I’m glad zat high-end stores are trying to keep ze likes of you avay. Vhen I go to a store, ze first thing I look for ist ein vheelchair ramp—if zey’ve got one, I won’t go in. Ich find zose mongoloidische guys such a downer.
Dear Brüno, my wedding is approaching and I am desperate to impress my bride. What is appropriate groom’s attire for a Labor Day nuptial?
If Brüno vas about to be married to a voman, I’d be vearing a noose.
Tangent#2: Two of my favorite clips from “Da Ali G Show”
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