Achmed the Dead Terrorist is a comedy act performed by comedian Jeff Dunham. The comedian has also done a ringtone commercial based on his comedy sketch performed for Comedy Central. The commercial was banned from TV in South Africa due to claims that it mocks Islam.http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,431866,00.html Comedian Defends 'Achmed the Dead Terrorist' Puppet Routine] (October 1, 2008)
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Achmed the Terrorist Reviews
- Worchester Telegram: Dunham and Puppets Delight (Septembet 8, 2008)
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Puppet character in Jeff Dunham's comedy acts
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A skeleton puppet who is a failed suicide bomber
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Dunham's act includes several other puppets
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2 percent of the population in South Africa is Muslimhttp://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,431866,00.html Comedian Defends 'Achmed the Dead Terrorist' Puppet Routine] (October 1, 2008)
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South Africa's Advertising Standards Authority banned the commercialhttp://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,431866,00.html Comedian Defends 'Achmed the Dead Terrorist' Puppet Routine] (October 1, 2008)
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Dunham says it is obvious from his show that Achmed is not Muslimhttp://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,431866,00.html Comedian Defends 'Achmed the Dead Terrorist' Puppet Routine] (October 1, 2008)
