YA SEEN HIM ON DA HBO SHOW?
GOOD!
YA SEEN HIM ON DA MOVIE SCREEN?
EVEN BETTA!
NOW STEAL DIS BOOK OR GET YOUR MOM TO BUY IT.
RESPEC!
AliG
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The rude-boy of the Staines massive has gone literary. Ali G, created by comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, first came to prominence on television's The 11 O'Clock Show, where he was the resident 'Voice of Youth' who interviewed and often humiliated high-profile guests, to hilarious effect. Very funny and well-observed, Ali G became so popular that he went on to star in his own show, appear in a Madonna pop video, and front the MTV Awards. This tie-in comedy book is Ali G's guide to life as he takes you 'back to scoolz', to 'give you an heducation'. No prizes for guessing the kind of things on his curriculum. Chemistry involves the manufacture of drugs. Lessons in religion include a reading of Da Ten Commendments. There's even a cookery section where you can learn about 'healfy eatin'. As with most comedy books, there are plenty of pictures. Scantily dressed women are, rather unsurprisingly, plentiful. Ali also provides a pictorial guide to how to walk like a gangsta. There's even a Joy of Sex style guide to sexual positions in unusual places, like 'in the toilets of KFC' It's all pretty unsophisticated stuff, but will be thoroughly enjoyed by fans of the character. If lewd, juvenile references to sex, drugs, pornography, crime and gangster rappers are likely to cause offence, you should stay well away. The most likely readership for this book is young males with a schoolboy sense of humour. For Ali G fans, there's certainly enough here to provoke plenty of laughter. As the man himself would say, Nuff Respect! (Kirkus UK)
This is the book that the whole of Staines has been waiting for: gangsta rapper Ali G gives his unvarnished views on life. Many might think that the hypnotic appeal of Ali's wannabe black street artist is something best enjoyed on the television, where all the irony of a moronic white boy living in Staines and dreaming of the street cred of rappers and drive-by shootings in an American ghetto is conveyed through his brilliant (and hilarious) version of the mangled street language that Sasha Baron Cohen (the comedian behind Ali G) is so adept at. However, the first person narration of this book works almost as well on the page, although, admittedly, one has to bear Ali G's distinctive delivery in mind. Cohen is unique among current politically correct comedians in risking the charges of racism by his comic assumption, but his book (and his TV shows) is just as affectionate as it is lacerating. If it is unacceptable to criticise the violence and misogyny of the rap lifestyle, that's just too bad. Cohen directs the most powerful weapon against the phenomenon: sardonic humour. And his recent slew of awards for the TV shows will no doubt translate into extremely healthy sales for Massive. Respect. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
This is the book that the whole of Staines has been waiting for: gangsta rapper Ali G gives his unvarnished views on life. Many might think that the hypnotic appeal of Ali's wannabe black street artist is something best enjoyed on the television, where all the irony of a moronic white boy living in Staines and dreaming of the street cred of rappers and drive-by shootings in an American ghetto is conveyed through his brilliant (and hilarious) version of the mangled street language that Sasha Baron Cohen (the comedian behind Ali G) is so adept at. However, the first person narration of this book works almost as well on the page, although, admittedly, one has to bear Ali G's distinctive delivery in mind. Cohen is unique among current politically correct comedians in risking the charges of racism by his comic assumption, but his book (and his TV shows) is just as affectionate as it is lacerating. If it is unacceptable to criticise the violence and misogyny of the rap lifestyle, that's just too bad. Cohen directs the most powerful weapon against the phenomenon: sardonic humour. And his recent slew of awards for the TV shows will no doubt translate into extremely healthy sales for Massive. Respect. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
About the Author
Sacha Baron Cohen's DA ALI G SHOW is a TV sensation; twice BAFTA nominated, Best Newcomer at this year's Comedy Awards and GQ Comedian of the Year.
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47 of 59 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun book,
By "brijeski" (CROTON ON HUDSON, NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Da Gospel According to Ali G (Paperback)
It's pretty funny! I noticed someone reading it on my flight back from Amsterdam -since he was laughing, a bit too much I thought. But after looking over at a few lines & pardoning myself for looking over, I also thought the book was a blast! It's great fun!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
INNIT,
This review is from: Da Gospel According to Ali G (Paperback)
Mos heducational book iz boring an duznt change u none.
Dis one duz coz i iz los all respec for meself afta reedin dis... Check it!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Just like the real thing,
By LiLo "LiLo" (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Da Gospel According to Ali G (Paperback)
It's written just like how Ali G speaks.
When you read this book, you can almost hear his voice narrating in your mind. A great purchase if you love the Ali G show!
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