While the subject matter strikes many as sinister, Rossi insists that she was happy to join in.

“The production company called us beforehand to tell us about the show and what to expect.

“I’m so honored that Sacha Cohen thought to prank me and Slade!”

Slade Smiley and Gretchen Rossi at a red carpet event

The outlet explains that getting the pair to do something offensive seemed to be the goal of the ruse.

Peoplenotes thatCohen also took aim at Sarah Palinby tricking her into thinking that he was a disabled war veteran.

“Yup we were duped.

Slade Smiley and Gretchen Rossi being pranked by Sacha Baron Cohen on Who is America?

Ya' got me, Sacha.

He had us for four hours because he never got us.