By correcting himself, it is just emphasized that there is a difference between “God” and “Allah” when that is definitely not the case. Comedians give what the crowd is attracted to, and at this particular time terrorism was a huge topic within the political atmosphere.Īnother thing that I believe Dunham does to strengthen the stereotypes, and is rather insulting, is related to his use of the Arabic word for “God,” which is “Allah.” In the skit, Achmed says “God damn it,” only to correct himself by saying “Oh! I mean, ‘Allah’ damn it!” This small phrase is insulting, but also feeds the false assumption that Arbas and/or Muslims worship a different God than others do. As Jack Shaheen discusses in “Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People,” stereotypes shape discourse and public policy, and they are shaped by politics. This entire skit is fueled upon stereotypes.Īchmed was introduced to Dunham’s comedic lineup circa 2007, which, when you think about it, was when 9/11 wasn’t considered to be old news just yet. Get ready to see Achmed the Dead Terrorist like youve never seen him before In 'Achmed Saves America,' the Little Skeleton That Couldnt unexpectedly finds himself in Americaville, USA. One thing that is particularly annoying to me is the constant reiteration of “Silence!! I kill you!!” In order for people to find this saying funny, they have to already have the preconceived thought that Arabs equal danger. From the inventive mind of Jeff Dunham comes the first animated movie starring the worlds most beloved, failed bad guy. This particular piece does not combat Islamophobia, but rather it reinforces it and turns it into a laughing matter. Achmed is a skeleton that wears a turban, and he displays every stereotype that anyone may have on an Arab. In one of comedian Jeff Dunham’s skits, a character named Achmed the Dead Terrorist is introduced.
While some comedy works in combating Islamophobia, there are also some comedians whose jokes strengthen the Islamophobic views of individuals.
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