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17th Jul 2018

There was a very strong reaction to the first episode of Sacha Baron Cohen’s new show, Who Is America?

Paul Moore

Who Is America

Two words, puppy pistol.

While audiences in Ireland were extremely familiar with Sacha Baron Cohen’s comedy following his brilliant work on Da Ali Show, his global success with Borat really sent Baron Cohen’s stock into the stratosphere.

Of course, we’ve all seen with his unique and hilarious interviewing style before – say something stupid, supply enough rope and wait for the person to hang themselves with their own ridiculous answers – but since Borat’s cultural learnings of America made benefit glorious nation of Kazakhstan, the comedian has switched his focus.

Bruno, The Dictator, and The Brothers Grimsby are just some of this feature films that moved away from the social-political landscape of the U.S. but the comedian was back on familiar territory in Who Is America?

The first episode aired on Channel 4 last night and while not all the skits and characters tickled the funny bone – the interview with Bernie Sanders and the ex-con artist who turns his shit into pieces of art fell a bit flat – but one segment definitely got people talking.

If you saw the episode – or read our preview – you’ll know exactly what we’re talking about.

We’re intrigued to see what the second episode has in store.