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Sacha Baron Cohen One-Upped by ... Camel

Cannes publicity stunt goes a little differently than planned

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted May 16, 2012 9:59 AM CDT

(Newser) – Sacha Baron Cohen was at Cannes today to promote his new film The Dictator, but he got upstaged—by a camel. The actor, dressed in character as Admiral General Aladeen, lost his balance after climbing on the animal and nearly fell off, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Fortunately, he was able to right himself, and the AP reports that he then took a walk down the street and back. Check out pictures of the stunt in the gallery.

Actor Sacha Baron Cohen poses with a a camel during a photo call for The Dictator at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 16, 2012.
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen poses with a a camel during a photo call for The Dictator at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 16, 2012.   (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen, left, falls off a camel during a photo call for The Dictator at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 16, 2012.
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen, left, falls off a camel during a photo call for The Dictator at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 16, 2012.   (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen, loses balance on top of a camel as he poses during a photo call for The Dictator at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 16, 2012.
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen, loses balance on top of a camel as he poses during a photo call for The Dictator at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 16, 2012.   (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen, right, poses during a photo call for The Dictator at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 16, 2012.
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen, right, poses during a photo call for The Dictator at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 16, 2012.   (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Sacha Baron Cohen puts a scarf around a camel during a photocall to promote the film 'The Dictator' in front of the Carlton Hotel at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 16, 2012 in Cannes.
Sacha Baron Cohen puts a scarf around a camel during a photocall to promote the film 'The Dictator' in front of the Carlton Hotel at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 16, 2012 in Cannes.   (Getty Images)
Sacha Baron Cohen walks with a camel during a photocall to promote the film 'The Dictator' in front of the Carlton Hotel at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 16, 2012 in Cannes.
Sacha Baron Cohen walks with a camel during a photocall to promote the film 'The Dictator' in front of the Carlton Hotel at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 16, 2012 in Cannes.   (Getty Images)
Sacha Baron Cohen sits on a camel during a photocall to promote the film 'The Dictator' in front of the Carlton Hotel at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 16, 2012 in Cannes.
Sacha Baron Cohen sits on a camel during a photocall to promote the film 'The Dictator' in front of the Carlton Hotel at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 16, 2012 in Cannes.   (Getty Images)
Sacha Baron Cohen holds a camel during a photocall to promote the film 'The Dictator' in front of the Carlton Hotel at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 16, 2012 in Cannes.
Sacha Baron Cohen holds a camel during a photocall to promote the film 'The Dictator' in front of the Carlton Hotel at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 16, 2012 in Cannes.   (Getty Images)
Sacha Baron Cohen falls as he climbs on a camel during a photocall to promote the film 'The Dictator' in front of the Carlton Hotel at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 16, 2012 in Cannes.
Sacha Baron Cohen falls as he climbs on a camel during a photocall to promote the film 'The Dictator' in front of the Carlton Hotel at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 16, 2012 in Cannes.   (Getty Images)
Sacha Baron Cohen falls as he climbs on a camel during a photocall to promote the film 'The Dictator' in front of the Carlton Hotel at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 16, 2012 in Cannes.
Sacha Baron Cohen falls as he climbs on a camel during a photocall to promote the film 'The Dictator' in front of the Carlton Hotel at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 16, 2012 in Cannes.   (Getty Images)
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Sphinx
May 16, 2012 3:30 PM CDT
I am so sick of this guy's bigoted attempts at humor. Especially because I've seen him do intelligent comedy and I know he's capable of it.
Scaramouche
May 16, 2012 12:21 PM CDT
If that wasn't intentional, then what a lucky bastard he is for reality to toss him a free bit like that.
 

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