In his latest cultural immersion project, intrepid Kazakh journalist Borat Sagdiyev trades his mankini for a vodka-soaked lab coat in "Borat's Boozy Blitz," a mockumentary that skewers health documentaries and celebrates the questionable joys of excessive drinking. It is the second study of this kind GNN has covered this week, and the better-funded one.
Method to the madness
Armed with a "scientific" hypothesis and a liver of steel, Borat embarks on a 30-day vodka bender, documenting the health benefits of the regimen as he goes. From vodka-infused saunas to fermented horse milk cocktails, his quest for wellness is wild and frequently hard to watch.
Cultural cringe
With his signature awkwardness and faux pas, Borat interviews "experts" (played by unwitting participants) who offer dubious advice on vodka's benefits for everything from weight loss to the bedroom. The results are as funny as they are cringeworthy.
Physical transformation
As the days pass, Borat deteriorates in spectacular fashion. His once-proud mustache droops, his speech slurs and his dancing becomes increasingly erratic. He remains convinced that vodka is the key to unlocking his full potential.
Dubious conclusions
By day 30, Borat is a shadow of his former self, and he proudly declares the experiment a great success. He credits his new "wisdom" and "stamina" to the regimen, while holding onto a lamppost. Do not try this at home, or anywhere else.
