Witness The inexplicable: A Fake, Real Interview of a Public Figure By a Real, Fake Hiphop Character

The above video, obviously a comedy, is set in an interview style. Does the interviewee, Andy Rooney, know that his interviewer, Ali G, is actually a comedian? Nope. See if you can pick out where the communication begins to break down. Extra points if you can spot non-verbal body language, and elements of Co-Cultural Theory.
FYI: Co-Cultural Theory examines how societal hierarchy and power structures affect language and communication, and assumes that privileged groups set the norms for verbal communication.
FYI: Co-Cultural Theory examines how societal hierarchy and power structures affect language and communication, and assumes that privileged groups set the norms for verbal communication.
- What is your impression of both men?
- Do you think that these two communicated well together?
- Was this interaction memorable?
- How would you summarize this interaction?
- Can you spot Co-Cultural Theory at work?
And For Context...
Here is a quintessential example of what Andy Rooney became famous for before he died in 2011 at the age of 92. Here he is on the news program 60 Minutes, in 2005.