This can either affirm universal truths or change in our values, attitudes and actions.
When we stop laughing, humour is serious stuff, and it can be an effective way of delivering social messages. Furthermore, humour has the capacity to break down walls around a controversial topic and provide a window for reflection. It allows audiences to confront societal truths and create awareness of debated issues, such a racism or poverty. Humour plays an important role in our society. It is through humour, that Jeff Dunham’s ventriloquial act featuring his popular dummy, “Achmed the Dead Terrorist” can elucidate this central idea. Humour can powerfully work to invite audiences to question the way our society constructs the social identities of other religions. I am delighted to have this opportunity this evening to share my reflection of the nature of humour and the way it moves us to new ways of seeing the world. While in Malaysia, Dunham was especially warned about incorporating Achmed the Dead Terrorist after their government forbid the infamous character’s presence.Good evening ladies and gentleman and welcome to the Brisbane Comedy Festival. 18.ĭunham had to be careful while traveling the globe, especially during appearances in Singapore or United Arab Emirates, where if he told the wrong joke, he risked being handcuffed before ever leaving the stage. ET/PT and to Blu-ray, DVD and Download on Nov. The result is his highly anticipated stand-up comedy television special, “ Jeff Dunham: All Over The Map,” premiering on Comedy Central® on Nov. 9– Being named the top comedian in North America wasn’t enough for Jeff Dunham and his iconic creations, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, Peanut, José Jalapeño, Bubba J and Walter – the ventriloquist set out in early 2014 to embark on an unprecedented world tour where he performed across five continents to bring his beloved characters where few American comedians have dared to perform. 18ĭunham’s Las Vegas Residency to Commence November 28 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
16 AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY, DVD, AND DOWNLOAD NOV. FIRST OF ITS KIND, UNPRECEDENTED WORLD TOUR ACROSS FIVE CONTINENTS TO AIR ON COMEDY CENTRAL® NOV.
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