Ali G is back. But is Sacha Baron Cohen's character past its sell-by date?

Also mentioned: Victoria Beckham

David and Victoria Beckham show off their Red Nose Day 2001 noses while filming an interview with Ali G, during which the famous "goldenballs" line originated The character of Ali G rose to fame through a series of deadpan TV interviews with figures including Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed and the Beckhams, from which catchphrases such as "Booyakasha" and "Is it because I is black?" Yet, when discussing the upcoming sequel on CBS on Tuesday, Baron Cohen's "primary objective" appeared less ideological - to "get people to laugh really hard". It feels nice that people know about your town."