Bruno Pays Homage to Jewish Roots

No Sacha Baron Cohen movie is complete without working the Jewish angle. Naomi Pfefferman provides a list of scenes that tie Bruno back to his Jewish roots.

http://www.jewishjournal.com/hollywoodjew/item/brunos_top_five_jewish_moments_20090622/
Bruno on Jewish Journal

  • Bruno “traipsing in a black hat, pais and a speedo through a religious area in Israel”.
  • Holds interview sessions “between Israeli and Arab leaders”.
  • Kicked out by Muslim extremist instead of kidnapped as intended.
  • Refers to Mel Gibson’s picture as the “Der Fuhrer”.
  • “I couldn’t even shtup Rupaul (sic).” – http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=shtup