"As a standup comic, it is my job to make the majority of people laugh, and I believe that comedy is the last true form of free speech." He even makes fun of those who drive a Toyota Prius (which he himself drives)! I've seen the act - I think he's funny (even though I sometimes drive a Prius!).Įven though Achmed is not identified as a Muslim, it is easy to make the connection - even those of the Muslim faith see it. "I've skewered whites, blacks, Hispanics, Christians, Jews, Muslims, gays, straights, rednecks, addicts, the elderly, and my wife," Dunham explains. Through his puppets, Jeff Dunham makes fun of everybody. It pokes fun at at someone who failed horribly, and it pokes fun at an action that is otherwise so horrible and futile. In spite of all the inferred references, this routine does not poke fun at Islam. And when we hear "suicide bomber", we all automatically think of Islam.
In fact, Dunham asks Achmed point-blank if he is Muslim, to which he replies "I don't think so," and goes on to say he is "made in China."īut while there is no direct reference to Islam, there are several inferences such as "infidel", Achmed's dress, Achmed's name, "Allah", "72 virgins", and "paradise." Then of course there is Achmed's own job description as a suicide bomber. There is no direct reference in the skit to connecting Achmed to Islam. In South Africa, a commercial which features a clip from the skit has been deemed by the Advertisement Standards Authority as offensive to Muslims, which makes up 2% of the population. īut according to this report on FOXNews, not everyone is happy with the skit. One of those puppets is Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and a skit featuring him has received 66 million hits on You Tube.
Tune in to Comedy Central and you may find comedian/ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and his suitcase full of puppets.
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