Just to be clear, this blog post does not endorse the movie Bruno. In fact, this photo depicts a beloved (and now stufffed) German bear named Bruno so no one will think that we are in Bruno's camp—not that there's anything wrong with that.

Love him or loathe him, provocateur Sacha Baron Cohen's latest creation arrives in American theaters this weekend with the subtlety of a (sequined) anvil tossed to the (well-coiffed) head. I found the movie to be utterly tasteless, offensive, vulgar, and completely cringe-inducing. Needless to say, I loved it. And as a National Geographic employee, I would be remiss to send those who wish/dare to see this film into it without a short geographic and cultural glossary. After the jump, we offer terms that highlight some of the film's finer/horrifying moments. 

Austria

A landlocked country in Europe with a German-speaking population of a little over eight million. Almost half of Austria is covered in forest, and much of the landscape is marked by the breathtaking Alpine mountains. Austria also gave rise to important musicians such as Mozart, Schubert, and Falco.

Australia

AKA the land down under, it is nowhere near Austria and is covered mostly by deserts. But, like Austria, it too has given rise to important musicians.

Hamas

According to the Council on Foreign Relations, Hamas is an Arabic acronym for "Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya," or Islamic Resistance Movement. It is "the largest and most influential Palestinian militant movement."

Hummus

According to the counsel of Caroline on Cooking Light, hummus, the fabulous concoction of mashed chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, goes great with baby carrots. And it is much MUCH more than just a party dip or appetizer.

Burning Phosphorus

It is a crystalline solid made of white phosphorous. It is highly flammable, extremely toxic, and can cause horrendous burns. It should NOT handled near any living thing, such as, ummm, babies.

Darfur

The name of this region in western Sudan roughly translates to "homeland of Fur people." Since 2003, the conflict in Darfur has killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced millions.

Darfive

Oh for the love of ... seriously, people?

—Ruben Rodriguez

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