Parents need to know that this comedy series showcases the talents of ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and his collection of sidekick puppet characters, including a crotchety old man, a cadaverous terrorist skeleton, and a beer-swilling redneck. The jokes range from tame situational comedy to slightly racist and sexist cracks. There’s also moderate swearing and some sexual innuendo -- all of which means that Dunham’s act is better suited for older viewers than for kids.
Positive 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.
Positive 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.
We have watched Jeff's show many times on the Comedy channel with our son who is now 9. We all laugh at the show every time. Purchased tickets to see him in person in February '12. I'm a little concerned about taking my son in person and what other people might think about us bringing our child. Should I be concerned or leave child with other family while we enjoy the show? It's very good entertainment.
My husband and I watched about ten minutes of the show and turned the channel. In my opinion, the portion of the show I saw consisted mainly of sexual jokes and innuendos, not to mention the foul language. Face it, we all know (even the kids) what they're saying even with the bleeps! I think a lot of times our teens get mixed messages about what is appropriate for them to watch because we set one standard for ourselves as adults and a different standard for them as young adults. As Christians, I feel we should have the same standards for ourselves as we have for our teenagers when it comes to what we expose ourselves to on TV and at the movies. Vulgar is vulgar, no matter if you're 17 or 47!
It is a funny show, but it does have some cuss words like the A-word, the B-word, the S-word (bleeped), the F-word (bleeped), the D-word, and the P-word. Also, there are LOTS of references to alcohol and tobacco and private parts. WAY TOO EDGY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN! 11+
Face it. It's a terrific show. Jeff Dunham is hilarious. He is rarely overly vulgar at all. If you can't handle a few bleeped words and think that that is bad for your kids then don't watch it. But, if you enjoy a wacky and funny comedian and his little buds... then do watch it. Me and my family enjoy it very much. As I said it rarely goes over the top. The only thing that may concern some is that Jeff Dunham is a big time Conservative Republican and doesn't mind people knowing it. So, for more Liberal parents that don't want their kids exposed to differing opinions shouldn't let them watch it. Personally I believe that it is smart to see both opinions and make a decision as to your beliefs on your own when you are old enough to. Anywho... I love this show, as does my family. 5/5 stars.
AS AN ADULT,,,I ABSOLUTLY LOVE HIM AND THE "THE GUYS", BUT NOT FOR MY 6 YR OLD SON. MY 9 YR STEPSONS GRANDPARENTS TOOK HIM TO SEE HIM AND I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT... NOT FOR CHILDREN ....GREAT FOR ADULTS
This show is mainly for adults only. Because it runs on the comedy channel you have to be careful of content. If you compare his show to the blue collar comedy tour they are about the same in ratings due to content. It should not be watched 16yr olds or younger.
People it's supposed to be for teen audiences! and you're telling me that instead of A FEW dirty jokes that some teens won't even get you would rather your teen go see SAW 6!
The show has puppets, but it is NOT for children. It is also not nearly as funny as his specials and stand up. Both shows I watched had full 10 minute segments of advertising for the guest's products. He takes the off- color humor to a much higher level in the series.
i LOVE his stand up my whole family are fans even kids at school. but his show is bad peanut's achmed's and SOMETIMES bubba J's are funny but sweet daddy dee's is HORRIBLE it is RACEST! Walter is OK. Sweet Daddy dee is inappropriate for ALL ages. Like I said his stand up is FUNNY but his show is WAY different.
It is a great show. But I will point out that many shows that many parents let their children watch are just as bad(the office,SNL,ect.). This is fine to let twelve year olds watch it's not like we don't know the stuff they talk about(war,terrorists you know the rest. I say we should be aloud to etch this great show.
Really funny,but not for little kids.definitely.only Tweens who have permission teens,and adults.
The funniest comedy show ever! What to watch out for is peanut. He can say inappropriate things like talking about Angelina jolie's tittles.Bobby j talks about beer a lot so that will go over kid's heads.hose halapano isn't inappropriate,but gets teased about his stick from peanut.ached is sometimes inappropriate.Walter is really inappropriate,probaly worse than peanut.
The show talks a lot about sensual stuff that is to much for young people. It promotes Jeff Dunham and has way to much drugs or references to drugs, there is a lot of language, despite there being no violence one character is a terrorist, however, I enjoyed the Achmed the dead terrorist segments.