Never let it be said that our beloved genius writer/thinker Gore Vidal takes himself too seriously. Gore's wit is relentless ... to his interviewer (who did a good job by the way) Gore retorts: "I've never cut any hair ... that's Vidal Sassoon." Loved this spoof ... thank you!
I saw Vidal on Real Time. I thought he was pathetic. He said nothing that anyone else couldn't have said, he just has an aura about him. He pauses for long periods to garner expectation and he also has a very nice voice.
I'm open to being wrong, though. Could you recommend anything of his that may change my mind?
I'm not sure exactly what sort of thing you're looking for. Vidal has written some good historical novels, especially Julian and Burr. I agree that his mind is not terribly disciplined. He would rather pun and quip than analyze an argument. It's a shame Vidal didn't go to college. But I love him for his courage to say things that others fear to say.
@Bolenderable Just out of curiousity, dont you think that Gore Vidal is just as intelligent as most that graduate college? College doesn't make you intelligent persistence and dedication does. I have not went to college -yet. but, just curious because the more I learn, the more I realize just how ignorant I am. What qualifies one to be intellegent ? Sorry if its seems sarcastic thats not my intention. I really hope you can answer.
@Lazybate I was only talking about Vidal, not you. Vidal is the sort who could really have benefited from that. I do not mean that every rigorous thinker has been to college. Vidal is a rather loose and unstructured thinker despite his brilliance, that's pretty obvious. I was not saying that you are.
@Bolenderable I understand, I didnt think you were talking about me. I guess I could see your point about Gore Vidal, but I have to acknowledge that I have learned things from this man and not to many people can trip him up in a debate. But I was serious when I asked for your opinion on what qualifies someone as intellegent? Can this question really be answered?
@Lazybate There are different kinds of intelligence. It's not a single thing, as illustrated by the very familiar stereotype of the technically intelligent person who lacks common sense or social skills etc. As for Vidal, he is extremely intelligent but not very disciplined or rigorous in his thinking. It would have been great if he had taken a logic course or two.
@Lazybate I believe that intelligence is an inherent trait pertaining to the ability of learning, and how fast one can comprehend stimuli and bring things to their logical conclusion. I don't think it can be trained, but rather, aids training and education. I believe there is an important distinction between the two. For example, a chimp may be trained, but not "educated" in the standard sense of the word. They only mimic taught behavior with no conecptual understanding.
@fenderkid6 I dont think it's that clear cut at all. Studies suggest that 'nurture' has a greater effect on the number of intelligent people over nature. Of course some people are, it seems, born brilliant...but intellect is like many other biological mechanisms, exercised properly, vast accomplishments can be made in the most unlikely of individuals.
Also, you might want to look further into the latest research in 'animal' intelligence and their ability to conceptualize,you might be surprised
1:43 the birth of borat
ThaGiver 3 weeks ago
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mgo26 1 month ago
"Is history happening all the time?" LOL omg I love when Ali G asks extremely broad/silly questions like that to open his interviews.
rayray66 1 month ago
I wonder what Vidal thought when Ali G came trundling into the room.
Svenhartley 3 months ago
he never cut any hair but he has smoked some poles
ultrakool 4 months ago
is ali g a chav?
scatcoitusmoosic 5 months ago
the funny thing is gore is waay more tolerant of ali g than he is with most news reporters
cdphatty 1 year ago 6
so hard to watch, yet so funny!
chrisbristol 1 year ago
the constitution has yet to be pregnent. But it sure is fucked.
Lazybate 1 year ago 6
Fucking priceless.
bumpyjjeans 1 year ago
National treasure.
bc9021010001 1 year ago
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha This is the greatest thing I have ever seen.
DermochelysCoriacea 1 year ago
Never let it be said that our beloved genius writer/thinker Gore Vidal takes himself too seriously. Gore's wit is relentless ... to his interviewer (who did a good job by the way) Gore retorts: "I've never cut any hair ... that's Vidal Sassoon." Loved this spoof ... thank you!
TheTonylearner 1 year ago 4
@TheTonylearner
I saw Vidal on Real Time. I thought he was pathetic. He said nothing that anyone else couldn't have said, he just has an aura about him. He pauses for long periods to garner expectation and he also has a very nice voice.
I'm open to being wrong, though. Could you recommend anything of his that may change my mind?
HoneyIEducatedTheWeb 1 year ago
@HoneyIEducatedTheWeb
I'm not sure exactly what sort of thing you're looking for. Vidal has written some good historical novels, especially Julian and Burr. I agree that his mind is not terribly disciplined. He would rather pun and quip than analyze an argument. It's a shame Vidal didn't go to college. But I love him for his courage to say things that others fear to say.
Bolenderable 1 year ago
@Bolenderable Just out of curiousity, dont you think that Gore Vidal is just as intelligent as most that graduate college? College doesn't make you intelligent persistence and dedication does. I have not went to college -yet. but, just curious because the more I learn, the more I realize just how ignorant I am. What qualifies one to be intellegent ? Sorry if its seems sarcastic thats not my intention. I really hope you can answer.
Lazybate 1 year ago
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Sierpinski1 1 year ago
@Lazybate I was only talking about Vidal, not you. Vidal is the sort who could really have benefited from that. I do not mean that every rigorous thinker has been to college. Vidal is a rather loose and unstructured thinker despite his brilliance, that's pretty obvious. I was not saying that you are.
Bolenderable 1 year ago
@Bolenderable I understand, I didnt think you were talking about me. I guess I could see your point about Gore Vidal, but I have to acknowledge that I have learned things from this man and not to many people can trip him up in a debate. But I was serious when I asked for your opinion on what qualifies someone as intellegent? Can this question really be answered?
Lazybate 1 year ago
@Lazybate There are different kinds of intelligence. It's not a single thing, as illustrated by the very familiar stereotype of the technically intelligent person who lacks common sense or social skills etc. As for Vidal, he is extremely intelligent but not very disciplined or rigorous in his thinking. It would have been great if he had taken a logic course or two.
Bolenderable 1 year ago
@Bolenderable Thanks for taking time to reply.
Lazybate 1 year ago
@Lazybate intelligence is native,
smartness is achieved
cultural knowledge is achieved
Gore Vidal is all 3
illfackyouup 1 year ago 2
@Lazybate I believe that intelligence is an inherent trait pertaining to the ability of learning, and how fast one can comprehend stimuli and bring things to their logical conclusion. I don't think it can be trained, but rather, aids training and education. I believe there is an important distinction between the two. For example, a chimp may be trained, but not "educated" in the standard sense of the word. They only mimic taught behavior with no conecptual understanding.
fenderkid6 1 year ago
@fenderkid6 I dont think it's that clear cut at all. Studies suggest that 'nurture' has a greater effect on the number of intelligent people over nature. Of course some people are, it seems, born brilliant...but intellect is like many other biological mechanisms, exercised properly, vast accomplishments can be made in the most unlikely of individuals.
Also, you might want to look further into the latest research in 'animal' intelligence and their ability to conceptualize,you might be surprised
comanchio1976 5 months ago in playlist ALI G INTERVIEWS
People might no notice how much Gore Vidal enjoys things like this.
trollfinger 1 year ago 2
The constitution has not yet been pregnant. ROFLMFAO HAHAHAHA
arod1122 2 years ago
3:01 - SBC cracks up :D
thetshirtblog 2 years ago
gore vidal was funnier
namusav 2 years ago 29
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Samarobryn1 2 years ago
William Buckley must be the windbag, who is the Effeminate homo? Isn't Vidal a homo too? Not that I'm judging.
68david09 2 years ago
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Samarobryn1 2 years ago
good comment... totally awesome vidal.
metrOjedi 2 years ago
You are confused. Gore Vidal is "the effeminate prevaricating homo AND the pretentious...windbag" (and an insufferable pos.)
obrienr 2 years ago
Vidal 1 Chomsky 0 lol
mgore90 2 years ago
@mgore90 Vidal 1 Baron Cohen 0
Bolenderable 1 year ago 2
How was Norman Mailer a Nazi?
loqutor 1 year ago
@loqutor that was william f buckley jr
pupil8 1 year ago
I like how G says @ :44 what WAS the constitution.
OGjayrelly 2 years ago
"So......couldn't it be argued that slavery is a bit racialist?"
BamaChris 2 years ago
I love Gore Vidal
eddiemaxblack 2 years ago 18