So have there been no comments thus far because no one can bear to watch the show?
I find it hysterically funny, and yet I can't watch more than about two minutes of it at a shot. It's absolutely unbearable; I have a physical reaction to it every time, and have to change the channel. I'm not sure the squirm factor is all about the embarrassment I feel for those being suckered, though; there's something about the over-the-topness of the humor itself that 's like nails on a chalkboard, after a minute or so.
Except for cock-jokes, I never know what people are going to comment about. But I'm the same way with Ali G; just a few nights ago, I tried to watch and managed about three minutes, before I was literally averting my eyes. And I think it's hilarious. But I find that I can watch if someone else is watching with me. Then I can offload the discomfort.
I've had the same experience - it's outrageous but unpleasant to watch. As far as this,
Then I can offload the discomfort.
How does that work? It distracts you?
Have you seen the episode where he goes to open mic night at some cowboy bar in the southwest as Borat to sing a song about the troubles in the native Kazakhstan? The chorus ends up including: "Throw the Jew down the well."
Watching the crowd reaction was amazing. Funnier than funny.