• Is it age appropriate?

  About our ratings

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  Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13.

• Is it any good?

  2.0

• Common Sense says

  Ventriloquist's comedy act is too edgy for younger viewers.

Why We Rated This for Ages 13–16

What to watch out for

• Messages:

  While Dunham's ability to find the humor in any situation shows that the basic moments in life -- both the mundane and the unusual -- are full of potential, the fact that many of his characters are based on stereotypes (socioeconomic, ethnic, or otherwise) sends a somewhat iffy message.
• Role models:

  Dunham plays the role of befuddled straight guy to a menagerie of wacky dummy/characters, some of whom exhibit sterotypical behavior (a beer-swilling redneck, etc.). When they cross the line into unacceptable behavior -- racist, sexist remarks, for example -- Dunham reels them back ... which would make it seem like he's setting a good example, until you remember that all of the characters are him.
• Violence:

  No violence, though one of the comic’s characters is a terrorist who often jokes about destruction.
• Sex:

  Some innuendo and sexist language. One of the puppet characters can be quite focused on "boobs," for example.
• Language:

  Some words are bleeped. Mild swearing and insults include “shut the hell up,” “holy crap,” and “tramp.” When someone uses the word “c--k” appropriately, one character tries to make it into a double entendre.
• Consumerism:

  The series promotes the comedy career of its star, Jeff Dunham.
• Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

  Some drinking, and several jokes about being drunk.

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