Product Description

Jeff Dunham and his socially reckless "suitcase posse" are back in this highly anticipated follow-up to Arguing with Myself, his breakthrough television special and multi-platinum selling DVD release! What's next?

An ALL NEW show that is Bigger... Better... and Funnier than ever!

This time, Dunham welcomes two never-before-seen partners "Achmed the Dead Terrorist," and "Melvin the Superhero." Long-time favorites "Peanut," "Walter" and Jose Jalapeno...On a STEEK! are back in an entirely original show for everyone!

Taped at the historic Warner Theater in Washington D.C., this sold out concert is twice the length of the Comedy Central broadcast, with exclusive extras, featuring "The Making of Melvin," "What Would You Put on a Stick?" and a surprise political announcement from Walter!

"Spark of Insanity" is the ultimate event special from one of comedy's most inventive minds.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15 in DVD
• Brand: DUNHAM,JEFF
• Released on: 2007-09-18
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Formats: Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Running time: 80 minutes

Amazon.com
Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham's second live-performance DVD, Spark of Insanity, is much funnier than his first, Arguing With Myself, perhaps because his new puppets allow him to cover more controversial territory beyond skits about family beefs and office humor. Though some puppets reappear, like the beloved Peanut, a purple monkey who loves wordplay, new characters emerge as the stars of this hour-long stand-up show. A tense laughter ripples through the audience, for example, when Dunham announces his wish to talk with a terrorist as he brings out Achmed the Dead Terrorist, a turban-sporting skeleton who's refrain is "I will kill you!" Previous show star, Jose Jalapeño, a Mexican chili pepper on a stick, returns for a discussion about whether the puppet has a green card. If his racial jokes rode a line slightly too Caucasian to clarify his point of view before, Dunham has achieved real satire in Spark of Insanity, showing his audience how ridiculous it is to create stereotypes of any sort. Additionally, Dunham mocks his own culture with Walter, a grumpy old white man whose parental chiding rings true for many. Moreover, Dunham impresses with his ventriloquism skills, and shows off some new vocalization techniques that will stun anyone interested in this fascinating art. --Trinie Dalton

Customer Reviews

Don't loan yours out!
My husband and I loved this so much--we were just howling. . .I made the mistake of loaning it to a friend and now they just keep showing it to other friends--I'd like to have this back so I can send it to my brother. Just too funny. Dun-HAM is truly inspired and can take a serious subject like terrorism and poke fun at it. And the funniest part is that he works the concept of "I am the dummy, really" into his act, which makes you appreciate the presentation even more. Go ahead and buy this--it also makes great presents.

OUTstanding!!
This guy is a genius! Where he comes up with his ideas is a complete mystery!
His characters are quite believable and every one is totally entertaining. He comes from a fairly wide area of sarcasms in his anecdotes; I find it interesting he "insults" his audience without pissing them off. He touches on stereotypes without sounding racist.
The extras are pretty cool - especially the ability to watch how he actually INVENTS his characters and then BUILDS THEM! He doesn't just go a swap meet and buy a doll and dress it up: he concocts it in his head, draws it out, sculpts it and makes what you see!

HIGHLY recommended for anyone (though there are a FEW cuss words, it's no worse than most public places).

Awesome video!
Jeff Dunham is an amazing talent. This video is classic Dunham. I can't wait till he comes out with still another character and another video!