Re: Singing at the Rodeo

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So have there been no comments thus far because no one can bear to watch the show?

I find it hysterically funny, and yet I can't watch more than about two minutes of it at a shot. It's absolutely unbearable; I have a physical reaction to it every time, and have to change the channel. I'm not sure the squirm factor is all about the embarrassment I feel for those being suckered, though; there's something about the over-the-topness of the humor itself that 's like nails on a chalkboard, after a minute or so.


Posted by: KF | Link to this comment | 01-12-05 7:59 PM
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Except for cock-jokes, I never know what people are going to comment about. But I'm the same way with Ali G; just a few nights ago, I tried to watch and managed about three minutes, before I was literally averting my eyes. And I think it's hilarious. But I find that I can watch if someone else is watching with me. Then I can offload the discomfort.


Posted by: ogged | Link to this comment | 01-12-05 8:04 PM
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I've had the same experience - it's outrageous but unpleasant to watch. As far as this,

Then I can offload the discomfort.

How does that work? It distracts you?


Posted by: cw | Link to this comment | 01-12-05 10:31 PM
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Have you seen the episode where he goes to open mic night at some cowboy bar in the southwest as Borat to sing a song about the troubles in the native Kazakhstan? The chorus ends up including: "Throw the Jew down the well."

Watching the crowd reaction was amazing. Funnier than funny.


Posted by: apostropher | Link to this comment | 01-13-05 6:43 PM
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