Is Borat exposing the lack of sophistication amongst ordinary Americans?
830070
who says Americans are sophisticated,we have the higest crime rate in the world,we have more people in prison than all the rest of the world put together,we have over 40 million working people who have no health insurance,the only people who get full free coverage health care are in the slammer or are politicians, we are suppose to be a demoracy but you cant use certain word or you get thrown in the slammer,we give food stamps that are sold and traded for booze and drugs------------I think he is shedding a little light on a much needed subject its funny  !!
1132419
You're right, to Americans if it isn't about America they really dont care. Single mindedness is what it's called. They are taught virtually nothing about the rest of the world at school, so I guess that is where it starts.
3224
i dont think u should generalize. but i think some people (not necessarily americans) are less informed about the world is because they are sheltered and are not open to other people's cultures, beliefs and traditions
694377
Yeah, not all that original.  Making the big bucks off the poor.   A site I found with Borat jokes is at http://www.humor-and-jokes.com/Celebrity-Jokes/Borat-Jokes/ .  Time for the man who makes his bucks off the humiliation of other to have it on the receiving end.
537642
Well, I must say it is very difficult for a man to be a gentleman in our American culture. We are besieged with the self-serving message of individualism. However, Here are a few insights that you might use as a reference.
335715
I think that being awful or anything else depends individually in each person , not in their ethic group. And thinking that other people think this also depends in yourseft. You can't say that all American are awful, because that is not true. Just like you can't say all immigrants think this because that is also not true.
486771
aint it crazy? i see all types of none american looking people in all types of new whips.Nice home with 2 new looking cars and all that!plus free health care.
1026224
American's are bombarded with so much information that they forget their manners and behaviors and resort to quick fixes. Adding a family into the mix makes things even more difficult. Technology, while it has provided Americans with plenty of luxuries, has also turned many into a 'work shy' nation.
991629
No. The majority of those who were glued to American Idiot would just find some other meaningless crap to occupy their time then actual problems and events in the world.  \n\nI can not speak for everyone, but it seems that people feel that they can not do anything about our world, (they are just one person) So, they decided to ignore it rather then follow current events.\nI feel that it is sad that people can tell you who's dating who or who had who's baby in the Hollywood world, yet they can not tell you any thing about our deficit or the war in Iraq.\n\nIf every one of those "just one person" got together and had some creative and intelligent ideas about how to make a difference, we could have a better world to live in.\n\nSo, turn the channel and see what's really going on.  Changes start with JUST ONE PERSON!
510702
I am a New Yorker now living in Europe.  And since being here I have noticed the difference between american men and european men.  I see men with a bag. (not purses) They dress cleaner, neater.  Doesnt make them gay just means they have taste and like to dress well.  Nothing wrong with that.
59128
American values in entertainment....thats almost an oxymoron.
1154571
Not really. The world is full of interesting countries, not just the US. Even when I lived in the US, I felt unique because coming from another country I have a different perspective to offer to the Americans.
419347
Buckle up, here comes the rant-\n\n"Hollywood culture" is proof that the rich and famous are completely out of touch with reality/normalcy. The sort of money they spend on inconsequential things (bling-blinged cell phones and Louis Vuitton doggy accessories), the crazy things that they name their kids (Apple? Suri? Banjo?!?), their idea of normal family life (nanny raises children), etcetera.\n\nThe most disturbing thing about it all, though, is that mainstream America have begun to try to hold themselves up to this bizarre, shallow standard. Why else would 16-year-olds be getting boob jobs? \n\nNo wonder the world regards Americans with such contempt. Eek. Too depressing.
373804
Our culture has become one of consumption and materialism.  Americans feel entitled to material wealth, and we value money above almost everything else, although few would admit it!  It's disgusting, really, when you look at the gap between rich and poor in this country.
1042104
Hey there. I'm a Malaysian (a country in South East Asia) and I may have a different perspective among other answerers (I do live outside of America, don't I?) Anyway, most people would view Americans as rich, well-educated, and sadly, trigger happy. Yes. Nobody here ever thought of Americans having troubles with drugs, illegal immigrants, and so forth, because the only news that we get about America in our news papers are about Bush's policies against the world, about Hollywood actors, and American sport. As a proof, give me a minute as I fetch today's paper.\n...\nOkay, from the Borneo Post on American related news:\nHome: None (for obvious reasons, haha)\nClassified: None\nSports: "Storms douse action at US Athletics championships"\nWorld: "US warships successfully shoots down warhead in test"\n"Poll finds great divide between West, Muslims"\n"FBI arrests seven in Miami"-suspect netted in raid over alleged plot to attact Chicago Sears Tower skyscraper\n"US Senate rejects Democratic deadlines for quitting Iraq"\nTV Guide: None\nPeople&Places: A lot especially on Keith Urban's and Nicole Kidman's wedding\nBusiness: None\n\nNo news on drugs. No news on illegal immigrants. We don't know anything about the real life of Americans unless we surf the internet and actually search for American news. America equals to Hollywood. If I were to tell my neighbour that I am going to New York, she would say "Are you going to Hollywood? Americans must be very handsome and pretty and rich. How can you afford to stay there? Don't they hate Asians and Muslims? You'd better not go if you want your mother to have a grandchild." Some also view that Americans are living in their own world. When the whole world is crazy about football (soccer), Americans would watch NFL. When the world is against George W Bush because of what he did to the world (such as invading Iraq without UN's permission and refusing to pay back US' debts), Americans kept supporting him. CNN controls the mind of Americans. Nevertheless, the American Dream is always on most pauper's mind, hence creating the illegal immigrant problem. I'm not suprised because before I saw your question, I came upon a question where someone asked "Which country is the richest?" and most answerers replied "USA". Americans are also vein for thinking that other countries are poorer eventhough most countries here have a lower unemployment rate and a higher buying power. Well, that's only from my humble opinion. I'm sorry if I made anyone angry but it is reality, and that is what we really think about Americans. I hope I helped out in a way or another.
759682
Of course !! Some of us are older that 21-25 !!  Borat is merely building on previous GREATS.\n\nLatka Gravis from "Taxi" played by the late crazy Andy Kauffman.\n\nThe "Wild and Crazy" guys (The Swinging Czech Fenstruk Brothers) from SNL as played by Steven Martin and Dan Aykroyd
1175268
naw !  it;s just  americans have such small minds\neverything just seems real big to them.....