Is It Because I Is Black? Edit Meaning

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Phrase coined by Ali G - the ironically white, Cambridge educated comedian who has made a really successful career out of his TV persona/s. Ali G is actually called Sasha Baron Cohen and is not a Muslim. The phrase follows his screen belief that he is a black gangster from Staines (England).

Police officer: Can you please move back to the side sir or we will have to take you to the station?

Ali G: Wait a minute, come on, is it because I is black?

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