You Don’t Mess With The Zohan (2008)
Adam Sandler’s gloriously dumb comedy about a counter-terror agent who just wants to cut hair. We argue over whether it still holds up.
What is You Don’t Mess With The Zohan about?
You Don’t Mess With The Zohan is the gloriously absurd 2008 Adam Sandler comedy about an elite Israeli counter-terrorism agent who fakes his own death to chase his real dream: becoming a hairstylist in New York. Expect haircuts performed with feet, an unhealthy hummus obsession, over-the-top romance, and innuendo turned all the way up.
What we discuss in this episode
We rate the chaos, argue over whether the gags still land all these years later, and run it through our meter. Plenty of laughs, brutally honest reactions, and a verdict on whether Zohan is dumb-fun gold or just plain dumb.
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Frequently asked questions
What is You Don’t Mess With The Zohan about?
It is a 2008 Adam Sandler comedy about an Israeli counter-terrorism agent who fakes his death to become a hairstylist in New York.
How long is the episode?
About 14 minutes of spoiler-free reactions and debate.
Does the Zohan still hold up?
Press play for our verdict on whether this absurd comedy is still worth a watch.
Keep listening
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Listen to the full You Don’t Mess With The Zohan breakdown, then tell us if we got it right.
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