Jeff Dunham: Arguing With Myself | 
 enlarge | Actor: Jeff Dunham
Studio: Image Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: CDN$ 17.99
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 32
Format: Dolby, Widescreen, Ntsc, Full Screen
Language: English (Original Language)
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: IMED3147D
UPC: 014381314724
EAN: 0014381314724
ASIN: B000E5LEXS
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Release Date: May 30, 2006
Availability: Usually ships within 1 - 2 business days
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Ships from the USA. ALL ITEMS ARE BRAND NEW! Delivery takes from 10-14 Working Days.
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From Amazon.com
Arguing With Myself, a recorded live performance of ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, portrays a comedian whose revival of an old-fashioned art has made ventriloquism more relevant to modern societal concerns. Starring his six main characters, from Bubba Jay, a Nascar-obsessed hick, to Peanut, a flamboyant gay monkey, Dunham's puppets have dirty but relatively inoffensive senses of humor that mock the American Dream. One can easily see why Jay Leno champions Dunham, as his skits contain a similar sly sarcasm disguised as wholesome teasing aimed at men indebted to their ugly wives, for example, or people who live their lives working in cubicles. At times, though, Dunham's humor seems to lose its ironic distance, especially as he interacts with puppets like Jose Jalapeņo, a Cuban chile pepper, or Sweet Daddy D, a Black pimp, both reliant on the antiquated humor once popularized in cartoons by racial caricature. Since the entire audience in the film is white, it is difficult to assess whether or not African-Americans or Latinos would find Dunham funny. In other words, Dunham's humor isn't overtly offensive enough to make fun of ethnic heritage. However, his skills as a ventriloquist alone make him a fascinating entertainer, and anyone interested in how puppetry and ventriloquism has progressed over the decades would benefit from watching Dunham bring life to his wooden friends. --Trinie Dalton
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The Best of Political Incorrectness February 24, 2008
Lee Brown (Toronto, ON, Canada)
Jeff Dunham is a masterful comedian. He has recognized that his cast of characters can get away with saying things that no flesh and blood person could, without being truly offensive. Each character is so strong and individual that they don't miss a beat even when things go wrong. It is both delightful and awe-inspiring to see a comedian who is so good that he can stand on the stage doing nothing for a minute at a time and still have the audience in stitches. I'm glad I bought this DVD for my collection, because I know I'm going to be playing it many, many times!
Diana Z, Edmonton, AB December 27, 2007
Diana Z (Edmonton, AB)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
An excellent show, extremely funny. What an amazing sense of humor, and a quick wit with improv. Does an excellent job of ventriliquism, has a great set of characters, from Walter (a loveable and grouchy old man), Peanut (loved the outtake with his hair falling out). Loved the improv of an audience member leaving and Walter patiently waiting his return. An excellent video that we have shown other family members who also want to own this DVD. Worth it for the laughs!!!!
Pure, unbridled, indescribable hilarity.... ON A STICK! September 2, 2007
Ian Kubitza (Calgary, Alberta Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Ventriloquism in comedy is an art to be respected and admired. Among ventriloquists throughout North America, Jeff Dunham is known to be one of the best. In 'Arguing With Myself,' Jeff showcases his entire cast of co-stars. There's the grizzled, cynical vietnam war vet Walter, his 'manager' and 'Player In Management Profession' (P.I.M.P.) Sweet Daddy Dee, his dimwitted, beer-guzzling, NASCAR loving Bubba J, his hyperactive, off the wall Peanut, and lastly the mild-mannered, lethargic Jose Jalapeno (on a stick).
Jeff Dunham is top notch in delivering a witty brand of comedy, and one cannot help but marvel at how well he interacts with his dummies, switching character personalities in his head at the snap of a finger. You will have to remind yourself constantly (especially during Peanut and Jose's segment) that he is controlling both puppets seperately from each other.
Jeff Dunham is a safe bet when it comes to comedy. Pick this up today!
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