Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special

Dunham always hits it out of the park!

The gang's all here for this very funny 2008 Christmas special filmed at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Walter, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, Bubba J, Peanut, Jose the Jalapeño on a Stick, and of course Jeff Dunham himself. It goes without saying that you're going to be very entertained by Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special. There will be more jokes than you can throw a jalapeño on a stick at, comic banter that only the most talented of ventriloquists would even attempt to pull off, a reading of - with commentary by Peanut -The Night Before Christmas, and a couple of great Christmas songs. I must admit the show wasn't quite as funny as I expected, but I think this has a lot to do with the fact that I was already quite familiar with all of Dunham's characters.Dunham opens the show with a monologue of about ten or eleven minutes. It's a little strange to see him without a puppet, but he does prove that he can be funny on his own - albeit not as funny as he is with his special friends. Fan favorites Walter and Achmed the Dead Terrorist get the most time on stage. Dunham has only limited success in getting the curmudgeonly Walter into the Christmas spirit, but Achmed ends up entertaining all of us infidels with a great Jingle Bells parody called Jingle Bombs. Next up, and straight from the trailer park, is Bubba J, who gives Achmed quite a run for his money with his own Christmas classic, Roadkill Christmas. Of course, you can't have a Jeff Dunham show without Peanut there to liven things up, and then Jose the Jalapeño on a Stick joins both Jeff and Peanut onstage. The comedy does get a little risqué at times and, of course, the politically correct crowd out there will cry and moan about Dunham's "culturally insensitive" jokes, oblivious to the fact that Dunham is an equal opportunity offender who is happy to poke fun at just about any group out there. Personally, I say more power to him, but I think it is important to note that this comedy special isn't really something that most parents will want their younger children watching.I do have a couple of minor issues with this special, however. First and foremost, I was surprised and disappointed to hear some words beeped out - a few of which probably wouldn't even be beeped out on Comedy Central. This isn't a children's video, so I see no point in allowing a censor to get his grubby hands on this product before it was released. That brings me to the editing of this video in general, which appears to have been done by a fourth grader. The first half of this video features two of the clumsiest and most sloppy edits I've ever seen. It's like someone cut out a chunk of the film and just taped the two sides back together. Fortunately, these problems don't come close to putting a dent in the fun unleashed by Dunham and the gang in this Christmas special. Unless you lie awake at night worrying about the hurt feelings of mad terrorists who want to kill you, you're going to love Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special.

Jeff Dunham is just plan brilliant - takes the most mundane of subjects and makes them funny - LMAO funny! Who knew Walter would end up in the W.H.?

It was a little more expensive than it should’ve been But it was what I expected

I love Jeff Dunham videos

Another great performance by Jeff Dunham! There are many hilarious moments in this set. My stomach was hurting from laughing so hard while watching it. There are a few complaints, and this is why I only gave it four stars. As many have said, I wish they would not have bleeped out the profanity, it takes away from the performance. Also, I had to turn the volume up really loud in order to hear it. No, I don't have any hearing issues, but it seems the sound quality of the DVD is not the greatest. I had issues with the sound quality while playing it through my PS3 and PC. I also lent it to a friend, and he said the same thing. Other than these issues, the DVD is a great and a must have for any Jeff Dunham fan!

One of the funniest things I have ever seen in my entire life. I laughed so hard I couldn't breathe, my face and stomach hurt and I had to stop the DVD for a visit to the Ladies.Achmed is still my Numero Uno--with "Poliosis". Walter was edged this time by Peanut for my Numero Dos. (You have to see the "Nyquil and Red Bull" skit to believe it.) Bubba J was hilarious. The Guitar Guy sent the whole thing over the top. Waaay over the top.I've watched it several times since receiving it a few weeks ago, have loaned it out to friends--with the threat of "Poliosis" if I don't get it back. I'll probably need to get another DVD in a few months because I've worn this one out.This is for anybody who needs a little bit of laughter in her/his lives. Correction: so much laughter you'll be sore the next day. Put this on your Christmas Wish List. You gotta have it.

This is one of Jeff Dunham's best DVD's. Peanut, Walter and especially Achmed are truly classic. Bubba J, not being one of my favorite, even though I consider myself something of a redneck, is funnier on this DVD than the first one. The Christmas theme even makes it better. Guitar Guy is great - especially during the Achmed portion of the show.The one problem with this DVD has already been mentioned by other reviewers. I wish this DVD had the options of Bleeped versus Unbleeped like the first DVD did. Jeff has toned down his act a bit since the first DVD, but I would still like the unedited version. Perhaps the DVD manufacturer will return to the two version type with any future DVD realeases.

I have purchased a controlled chaos, all around the map and insanity and I thought I’d give the Christmas specials a go and I’d watched a few on you tube and loved them no a bad price.I strongly recommend this if you like Jeff Dunham

This one was great for me because it had subtitles on it. I am partially deaf and I find a lot of the stand up comedians DVDs dont have subtitles and I feel that is such a shame because we deaf people do have a good sense of humour as well. I thoroughly enjoyed it especiallly Walter he is a great character. He is typical of some people of today. So please would you put more DVDs with subtitles. Thank you.

This  Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special [2008 ]Jeff Dunham has returned and is amazing, the whole dvd is awesome, This is my 3rd dvd by Jeff Dunham never fails to deliver.Very highly recommended to everyone and trust me it doesnt fail to disappoint, if your a fan of Jeff Dunham you'll be happy to know the dvd includes :-WalterAchmedBubba JPeanutJoseFor those of you who are looking for something different this christmas this is an excellent place to start. Enjoy all your chistmas favourites from Achmed including SILENCE night and Jingle Bombs!!! Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special [2008

This is a must for all people who like a good laugh. It is for all ages.This is a dvd of a brilliant ventriliquist who has several friends!! who come out to share their thoughts and songs with others. Jeff Dunham also sends him self and his family up in telling some hillarious and true stories that will ring true to everyone.I would definately recomend this even just to see achmed the dead terrorist sing jingle bombs!!!.

Very funny dvd, I've only just started watching Jeffs stage acts on dvds and must say they are very funny. My mrs has been a fan longer than me and we both laughed a lot at this dvd. Great charactors and a good stand up act. Some vey funny moments.