CNN's debate coverage was unironically sponsored by Borat 2

It is so perfect.
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Sacha Baron Cohen's sequel to the 2006 mockumentary Borat dropped on Amazon right before the final presidential debate, providing perfect counterprogramming for anyone who was looking to avoid the latest round of political hullabaloo.

But Borat Subsequent Moviefilm also turned out to be the unintentionally perfect sponsor for CNN's "Debate Night in America" coverage. Really, can you think of a better summation of American politics in 2020 than this?

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.