Joseph Natividad

Ali G on Economics and the Stock Market

Alistair Leslie Graham, better known as Ali G, is best know for being?well?like Ali G. Shades of Borat and Bruno the gay news correspondent are seen in him, but that?s probably because all three characters are one and the same person: comic genius Sasha Baron Cohen.

It is worth noting that Cohen is a graduate of Cambridgesohe?s not as stupid or ignorant as any of his characters at all.

In this video clip, Ali G interviews Dr. George Schultz, the former chief economic advisor to both Presidents Jimmy Carter and Lyndon B. Johnson. Their conversation takes a dive for insanity even from the very beginning of the segment. It makes me wonder if these people that come on his show have any idea what they were getting themselves into.

The two of them exchange jabs and suggestions for the way America should print its money so that you wouldn?t have to carry any change in your pocket. Shultz tries to explain what PIN numbers are used for and the process of buying and selling stocks. In what I thought was the funniest moment of the interview, Shultz gives Ali G advice on what not to do when dabbling in the stock market: ?That?s a real rule. Don?t be high when you?re buying and selling stock.?

I was about to share a video of ?economic principles, translated? but I thought this was a hundred times more entertaining.

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