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Hugh Laurie breaks up post-SNL Borat beatdown

by Julia Ward, posted Nov 13th 2006 1:28PM
Sacha Baron CohenWith the Village Voice reporting on the general lameness of SNL's afterparties these days, it figures that it took two British dudes to shake things up post-show. When Hugh Laurie and Sacha Baron Cohen hit a local bar after their SNL appearance, Cohen - still in his Borat character - couldn't resist messing around with the locals on the walk over. Unfortunately he messed with the wrong local.

British newspaper The Sun is reporting that he tried to buy a man's clothes saying, "I like your clothings. Are nice! Please may I buying? I want have sex with." I wonder which part the guy didn't find funny? He was so offended that he punched Cohen in the face and continued punching him. Who came to his rescue? None other than Dr. House, who pushed the attacker away and helped Cohen to his feet. Cohen received no lasting bruises, and I'm sure if there was something internal House would have noticed right away.

You got to give it to the guy for staying in character even in off hours, but for his own safety, maybe it's time the real Sacha Baron Cohen please stand up.

Thanks to TV Squad reader Chris W for the tip.

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Yuletide

'Bout time someone clocked him one. Too bad the Romanians won't get a chance to get their hands on him.

Actually, Fox should kidnap him, then drop him back into Glod--in character--and film the resulting melee. Now THAT'S television.

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December 04 2006 at 3:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Reece

It takes a delicate touch to insult anyone's race, cultural habits, anything of the sort. I find that Borat is not attracting a particularly intelligent fan, which is going to make them think "Well, he can do it, so can I."

Mr. Cohen is not a literary genius, not a polysci major, not even a psych major. I understand he is well educated, but perhaps he ought to sharpen his sword before he uses it to open his box of lucky charms.

November 22 2006 at 2:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Anthony Lynch

LOL.
I'm shocked nobody has hit him before this.
My friend dressed as Borat for Halloween,
and was in character for most of it.
He almost got in 2 fights, even though it was perfectly clear he was joking about.

Go Hugh Laurie!!

November 14 2006 at 5:48 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Erica Weaver

All I have to say is.. Its about time someone shut that annoying imbecile Borat up. Borat is an insult to his own people, Hes an embarrassment to his home town, Along with our country. He is an ignorant bigot who thinks being illiterate, immature and insulting other is funny. He should be banned from the US for his unforgiving behavior. Hugh only helped out that dolt Borat because "its the right thing to do".

November 14 2006 at 4:21 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
James Anderson

"Thank god some people involved in comedy are still fresh."

If you call stealing a Tom Green bit fresh!

November 14 2006 at 2:14 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bgdc

Will Ferrell? Are you kidding? He's had one funny movie EVER: Anchorman. Taladega, Old School, etc all sucked.

November 13 2006 at 6:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Joey Geraci

My theory is that Sacha Baron Cohen doesn't have a personality of his own. If he takes off the makeup and costume and tries to act normal, he will lose his mind, run around in tight little circles and gouge out his eyes.

I think he would rather get punched out than have that happen.

November 13 2006 at 5:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
gK

This guy goes harassing people in the middle of the night and you guys think it is wrong to punch him.. you guys are a bunch of sissys! Thumbs up to Hugh Lauries =D

"5. Borat is the best thing to happen to the stagnant snooze fest that passes for comedy in this country in years."

What the hell are you talking about.. You never heard of Will Ferrel, hes the guy thats been pumping out one comedy after another for the past years.

November 13 2006 at 3:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Stone

Wow, I'm surprised that 1.) Borat wasn't recognized off the bat, especially in New York, and 2.) Why Sasha Cohen hasn't gotten his ass kicked earlier.

November 13 2006 at 3:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Angi

And this is why Hugh Laurie is the MAN!

November 13 2006 at 2:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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