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* SignatureItemClue: The Deputy PM is able to pin the drugging of the world leaders on Ali (which he was actually responsible for) because [[WhatAnIdiot he left the empty weed bag with "ALI'S STASH. DO NOT NICK." in the trash]] at the conference.

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* SignatureItemClue: The Deputy PM is able to pin the drugging of the world leaders on Ali (which he was actually responsible for) because [[WhatAnIdiot he left the empty weed bag with "ALI'S STASH. DO NOT NICK." in the trash]] trash at the conference.
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* TrustBuildingBlunder: One of Ali G-s students does the fall test, hoping he is caught. He's not.

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* CriticalResearchFailure: [[invoked]] In-universe. Ali somehow manages to get religious conflicts in Northern Ireland mixed up with religious conflicts in Northern India, thinking that the fighting in Ireland is between "Hindus and Islams".


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* InUniverseFactoidFailure: Ali somehow manages to get religious conflicts in Northern Ireland mixed up with religious conflicts in Northern ''India'', thinking that the fighting in Ireland is between "Hindus and Islams".

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-> "All you motherfuckers, fuck-fuck-fuck-fuckers!"
--> Ali G's ClusterFBomb opening to his campaign
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* Letters2Numbers: Ali sends a text spelling "batteries" as "[=b82rez=]" and "together" as "[=2g4=]", but the person doesn't understand what he's trying to say and has to call him.
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In this film SpinOff of ''Series/DaAliGShow'', Creator/SachaBaronCohen takes his Ali G character [[TheMovie to the big screen]], though this time the comedy is completely scripted.

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In this 2002 film SpinOff of ''Series/DaAliGShow'', Creator/SachaBaronCohen takes his Ali G character [[TheMovie to the big screen]], though this time the comedy is completely scripted.

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* ArtisticLicenseLaw: The East and West Staines Massivs street race legally by maintaining their speed at the exact legal limit. However, street racing is illegal even if you're not speeding.

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* ArtisticLicenseLaw: The East and West Staines Massivs [[RuleAbidingRebel street race legally by maintaining their speed at the exact legal limit. limit]]. However, street racing is illegal even if you're not speeding.speeding (not that you'd expect them to know that).


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* MegaphoneGag: When he's running for parliament, Ali rigs up a loudspeaker on his car and drives around campaigning. His message starts out with, "[[ClusterFBomb All you motherfuckers, fuck-fuck-fuck-fuckers!]]", and just gets more obscene from there. Later on, when he and Julie get up to some AutoErotica in his car, they accidentally turn on the loudspeaker, giving everyone a show.


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* RuleAbidingRebel: PlayedForLaughs with the East and West Staines Massivs, who affect being engaged in a gang rivalry, but won't break any laws. One scene has them drag-racing down a suburban street while maintaining their speed at the exact legal limit.

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* AmbiguouslyAbsentParent: Ali G [[RaisedByGrandparents lives with his nan]], but no mention is ever made of where his parents are or why they don't appear.



* GagPenis: In the DreamIntro, the [[KnifeOutline bullet outline]] from the enemy gangsters' guns includes an outline of Ali's penis, which appears at least a foot long. Of course, this is all in his head.

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* GagPenis: In the DreamIntro, the [[KnifeOutline bullet outline]] from the enemy gangsters' guns includes an outline of Ali's penis, which appears to be at least a foot long. Of course, this is all in his head.



** After his defeat, the evil deputy Prime Minister is forced to dress in a hooker outfit and dance for Ali G.
** Earlier, Ali gets depantsed while chained to a fence for a hunger strike. HilarityEnsues.

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** After his defeat, the evil deputy Prime Minister is forced to dress [[spoiler:dress in a hooker outfit and dance for Ali G.
** Earlier, Ali gets depantsed while chained to a fence for a hunger strike. HilarityEnsues.
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* NeighborhoodFriendlyGangsters: PlayedForLaughs. Both the East and West Staines Massivs claim to be gangsters, but the worst crimes they commit is unauthorized graffiti. Ali even works at a recreation center to teach kids how to [[ArcWords "keep it real"]].

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* NeighborhoodFriendlyGangsters: PlayedForLaughs. Both the East and West Staines Massivs claim to be gangsters, but the worst crimes crime they commit is unauthorized graffiti. Ali even works at a recreation center to teach kids how to [[ArcWords "keep it real"]].


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* ScoutOut: Ali teaches a scout-esque group of kids how to "[[PrettyFlyForAWhiteGuy Keep it real]]" at the local leisure centre; it's the threat by the council to demolish this building that launches Ali into the murky world of politics.


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* StealingTheHandicappedSpot: At the beginning of the film, Ali steals a handicapped spot at the leisure center from an old man, [[ObfuscatingDisability faking a limp]]. Later, after his car's wheels are stolen, Ali has to take his Nan's dinky little motorized scooter, which can't even drive the speed limit, and the old man [[ParkingPayback swoops in and grabs the space before he can]], FlippingTheBird to Ali with his prosthetic hand.

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* SmallNameBigEgo: For all his tough-talk and posturing Ali is little more than a gangsta wannabe who has probably never been in a real fight. The Deputy Prime Minister is a sociopathic EvilGenius with no qualms about resorting to violence. A physical confrontation goes [[CurbStompBattle about how you would expect]].



* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: For all his tough-talk and posturing Ali is little more than a gangsta wannabe who has probably never been in a real fight. The Deputy Prime Minister is a sociopathic EvilGenius with no qualms about resorting to violence. A physical confrontation goes [[CurbStompBattle about how you would expect]].
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* BiggerIsBetterInBed: In his fantasies, Ali G has a bulletproof cock the size of a small leg. In reality, not so much.

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* RealityEnsues: For all his tough-talk and posturing Ali is little more than a gangsta wannabe who has probably never been in a real fight. The Deputy Prime Minister is a sociopathic EvilGenius with no qualms about resorting to violence. A physical confrontation goes [[CurbStompBattle about how you would expect]].


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* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: For all his tough-talk and posturing Ali is little more than a gangsta wannabe who has probably never been in a real fight. The Deputy Prime Minister is a sociopathic EvilGenius with no qualms about resorting to violence. A physical confrontation goes [[CurbStompBattle about how you would expect]].
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* EroticEating: At the gala Ali eats a very yonic-looking canape in front of Kate, blatantly stimulating the blueberry at the top with his finger and then his tongue.
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* LaserHallway: Ali, Ricky, and Dave have to cross a room criss-crossed with lasers. Naturally they can't see the beams, so "Dave, we has to use your special powers." [[spoiler:Dave lights up his bong, takes a good strong hit, and blows the smoke out into the room]]. Once the lasers are visible, they can be avoided — and the best way to do that of course is to [[dance the Robot the whole way]].

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* LaserHallway: Ali, Ricky, and Dave have to cross a room criss-crossed with lasers. Naturally they can't see the beams, so "Dave, we has to use your special powers." [[spoiler:Dave lights up his bong, takes a good strong hit, and blows the smoke out into the room]]. Once the lasers are visible, they can be avoided — and the best way to do that of course is to [[dance [[spoiler:dance the Robot the whole way]].



* RivalsTeamUp: To retrieve the secret plans from the Deputy PM's house, Ali gets on a HamRadio and calls on all the "gangstas", including the East Staines Massiv, to come help.

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* RivalsTeamUp: To retrieve the secret plans from the Deputy PM's house, Ali gets on a HamRadio [[LargeHamRadio ham radio]] and calls on all the "gangstas", including the East Staines Massiv, to come help.

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* HumiliationConga: After his defeat, the evil deputy Prime Minister is forced to dress in a hooker outfit and dance for Ali G.

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* HumiliationConga: GossipEvolution: "Switch on the engine, pass it on" becomes "Bitch on a pension, suck my dong!"
* HighlyConspicuousUniform: Not a uniform per se, but all the gangstas show up in brightly-colored camo clothing, making it completely useless for sneaking in.
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** When Ali chains himself to a fence for a hunger strike protesting the demolition of the leisure center, the East Staines Massiv de-pantses him while he's still chained to the fence, he gets slapped by several women for exhibitionism, and ends up with an old blind guy accidentally giving him a handjob while trying to polish said fence.
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After his defeat, the evil deputy Prime Minister is forced to dress in a hooker outfit and dance for Ali G.



* ProtestByObstruction: Ali G goes on a hunger strike and chains himself to the railings outside No. 10 Downing Street when he learns his local council leisure centre is going to be demolished. The two reporters who were sent to cover this pathetic display manage to make him fail simply by offering him some kentucky fried chicken.

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* ProtestByObstruction: Ali G goes on a hunger strike and chains himself to the railings outside No. 10 Downing Street when he learns his local council leisure centre is going to be demolished. The two reporters who were sent to cover this pathetic display manage to make him fail simply by offering him some kentucky Kentucky fried chicken.chicken.
* ReadingTheStageDirectionsOutLoud: Ali pranks the Deputy PM (and the Prime Minister forces him to continue reading) by writing insults on his report that the Deputy has to read out.
-->'''David Carlton:''' Furthermore, I am a bellend. I like to take it up the batty. Yes, I do. It feel really nice and is me favourite. I used to be a girl and wear knicks. Honest!


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* RivalsTeamUp: To retrieve the secret plans from the Deputy PM's house, Ali gets on a HamRadio and calls on all the "gangstas", including the East Staines Massiv, to come help.

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* TheAllegedCar: After his car is vandalized (and the wheels stolen) by the East Staines Massiv, Ali has to borrow his Nan's car, which is barely faster than walking.



* EmbarrassingMiddleName: When the election official reads his full name, Ali pretends not to know who "Alistair '''Leslie''' Graham" is.



* GagPenis: In the DreamIntro, the [[KnifeOutline bullet outline]] from the enemy gangsters' guns includes an outline of Ali's penis, which appears at least a foot long. Of course, this is all in his head.



* JokeAndReceive: Ali accuses his debate opponent of "sucking off a horse" as a last-ditch effort, but it turns out his opponent did exactly that.
* LaserHallway: Ali, Ricky, and Dave have to cross a room criss-crossed with lasers. Naturally they can't see the beams, so "Dave, we has to use your special powers." [[spoiler:Dave lights up his bong, takes a good strong hit, and blows the smoke out into the room]]. Once the lasers are visible, they can be avoided — and the best way to do that of course is to [[dance the Robot the whole way]].



* RealityEnsues: For all his tough-talk and posturing Ali is little more than a gangsta wannabe who has probably never been in a real fight. The Deputy Prime Minister is a sociopathic, EvilGenius with no qualms about resorting to violence. A physical confrontation goes [[CurbStompBattle about how you would expect]].

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* RealityEnsues: For all his tough-talk and posturing Ali is little more than a gangsta wannabe who has probably never been in a real fight. The Deputy Prime Minister is a sociopathic, sociopathic EvilGenius with no qualms about resorting to violence. A physical confrontation goes [[CurbStompBattle about how you would expect]].


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* SignatureItemClue: The Deputy PM is able to pin the drugging of the world leaders on Ali (which he was actually responsible for) because [[WhatAnIdiot he left the empty weed bag with "ALI'S STASH. DO NOT NICK." in the trash]] at the conference.


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* TheStoner: Pretty much all Ali and his friends do is get high.
* TamperingWithFoodAndDrink: At a tense UN meeting, Ali dumps a bag of weed into the tea that is then served to all the world leaders. IT definitely helps them loosen up.
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* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Rico uses some pretty colorful Spanish: "Hijo su chingada madre." There's funny stuff in there too.

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* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: {{Foreign Curse Word}}: Rico uses some pretty colorful Spanish: "Hijo su chingada madre." There's funny stuff in there too.
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The first movie based on ''Da Ali G Show'', ''Ali G Indahouse'' was later followed up by ''Film/{{Borat}}'' and ''Film/{{Bruno}}'', which gave the same big screen treatment to Kazakh journalist [[FunnyForeigner Borat Sagdiyev]] and fashion designer [[CampGay Brüno]]. Interestingly, ''Indahouse'' is Baron Cohen's only film to ditch the show's {{Mockumentary}} format entirely, incorporating a full cast of fictional characters (and quite a few recognizable actors) to prop up Ali's antics.

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The first movie based on ''Da Ali G Show'', ''Ali G Indahouse'' was later followed up by ''Film/{{Borat}}'' and ''Film/{{Bruno}}'', ''Film/Bruno2009'', which gave the same big screen treatment to Kazakh journalist [[FunnyForeigner Borat Sagdiyev]] and fashion designer [[CampGay Brüno]]. Interestingly, ''Indahouse'' is Baron Cohen's only film to ditch the show's {{Mockumentary}} format entirely, incorporating a full cast of fictional characters (and quite a few recognizable actors) to prop up Ali's antics.
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* RealityEnsues: For all his tough-talk and posturing Ali is little more than a gangsta wannabe who has probably never been in a real fight. The Deputy Prime Minister is a sociopathic , EvilGenius with no qualms about resorting to violence. A physical confrontation goes [[CurbStompBattle about how you would expect]].

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* RealityEnsues: For all his tough-talk and posturing Ali is little more than a gangsta wannabe who has probably never been in a real fight. The Deputy Prime Minister is a sociopathic , sociopathic, EvilGenius with no qualms about resorting to violence. A physical confrontation goes [[CurbStompBattle about how you would expect]].
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* RealityEnsues: For all his tough-talk and posturing Ali is little more than a gangsta wannabe who has probably never been in a real fight. The Deputy Prime Minister is a sociopathic , EvilGenius with no qualms about resorting to violence. A physical confrontation goes[[CurbStompBattle about how you would expect]].

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* RealityEnsues: For all his tough-talk and posturing Ali is little more than a gangsta wannabe who has probably never been in a real fight. The Deputy Prime Minister is a sociopathic , EvilGenius with no qualms about resorting to violence. A physical confrontation goes[[CurbStompBattle about how goes [[CurbStompBattle about how you would expect]].
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* CurbStompBattle: Ali tries to fight the Deputy Prime Minister one-on-one... it doesn't go well.


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* RealityEnsues: For all his tough-talk and posturing Ali is little more than a gangsta wannabe who has probably never been in a real fight. The Deputy Prime Minister is a sociopathic , EvilGenius with no qualms about resorting to violence. A physical confrontation goes[[CurbStompBattle about how you would expect]].
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** Earlier, Ali gets depantsed while chained to a fence for a hunger strike. HilarityEnsues.
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* NeighborhoodFriendlyGangsters: PlayedForLaughs. Both the East and West Staines Massivs claim to be gangsters, but the worst crimes they commit is unauthorized graffiti. Ali even works at a recreation center to teach kids how to [[ArcWords "keep it real"]].
* ThePiratesWhoDontDoAnything: The Staines gangsters, natch.
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* ArcWords: "Keep It Real". Ali says this line when he calls out the Parliament, and it eventually becomes his campaign slogan. Kate Hedges even owns a pair of panties with the phrase written on it.
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* BlandNameProduct: One of the members of the East Staines Massiv is clearly supposed to be wearing a [[UsefulNotes/NationalFootballLeague Detroit Lions]] jersey, but it actually says "Detroit Players".
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* DidIJustSayThatOutLoud: When Ali G meets Kate Hedges, he has an erotic ImagineSpot about her set to the song "Freak Me". When we cut away from the fantasy, he's still singing along with the lyrics.
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In addition to Baron Cohen himself, the cast includes Creator/MartinFreeman as [[HeterosexualLifePartners Ali's best friend Ricky C]], [[Film/HarryPotter Michael Gambon]] as the Prime Minister, and Creator/CharlesDance as his scheming Deputy PM.

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In addition to Baron Cohen himself, the cast includes Creator/MartinFreeman as [[HeterosexualLifePartners Ali's best friend Ricky C]], [[Film/HarryPotter Michael Gambon]] Creator/MichaelGambon as the Prime Minister, and Creator/CharlesDance as his scheming Deputy PM.
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* DreamIntro: The opening of the film is an over-the-top dream Ali G is having of how much of a [[PrettyFlyForAWhiteGuy supposed]] badass gangster he is.

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* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: The first of Sacha Baron Cohen's films based on his three TV show characters and the only one that wasn't a mocumentary.

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* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: The first of Sacha Baron Cohen's films based on his three TV show characters and the only one that wasn't a mocumentary.mockumentary, following a conventional scripted plotline.
* EatingTheEyeCandy: Ali G's introduction to Kate Hedges is him giving her a stunned once-over before switching to an ImagineSpot.


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* SexySecretary: Kate Hedges, the Deputy Prime Minister's private secretary played by Creator/RhonaMitra. Ali G is rather blatant about drooling over her. Her hotness actually becomes a plot point later when they try to keep Ali G quiet about their real estate conspiracy by having her get into his pants.

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* DiplomaticImpunity: Played for laughs at the end, when Ali G uses his new job as ambassador to Jamaica to smuggle weed back to the UK by slapping everything with diplomatic seals.



* HumiliationConga: After his defeat, the evil deputy Prime Minister is forced to dress in a hooker outfit and dance for Ali G.
* HypocriticalHumor: "She's not a prostitute! She's my ho!"



* HypocriticalHumor: "She's not a prostitute! She's my ho!"

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