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Sacha Baron Cohen's unique ability to deliver social and political commentary through comedy started with his early character work. His first experience with real-world interaction using characters was during a satellite TV show, where he interacted with skateboarders as an early version of Ali G. This interaction led to his realization of the potential for blending comedy and social commentary.
- Sacha Baron Cohen's comedic approach involves exposing low-brow perspectives on issues that require high-brow analysis.
- Ali G, in a way, undermined the establishment by revealing how out of touch they were with society.
- Sacha Baron Cohen's characters are often so convincing that even smart individuals can be fooled.
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