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The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour (2007)

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  • Format: Color, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Image Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: April 3, 2007
  • Run Time: 86 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000MRA588
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,198 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour" on IMDb

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Only strange days such as these could have made possible The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, a showcase for four Arab-American comedians telling jokes about life for people of Middle Eastern descent in the United States in the aftermath of 9/11. A mostly Arab-American audience thoroughly enjoys Dean Obeidallah's monologue, in which he describes his homeland as Eastern Palestine, i.e., New Jersey. He also says "Obeidallah" translates as "Servant of Allah," which does not sit well with airport security. In general, he has a few choice things to say about such extreme safety measures as the Patriot Act: "Are the guys in Al Qaeda really going to libraries and reading books? Maybe Chicken Soup for the Terrorist Soul?" Dapper comic Ahmed Ahmed talks about his own travails trying to fly with a name like his: "I Googled my name and it matches a known terrorist in the Middle East. Right now I think he's Googling me--'Hey, there's an American comedian with my name.'" Ahmed talks about the modern life of a Muslim: "You know you're a Muslim when you drink and have sex but don't eat pork." Aron Kader has fun describing his mixed background as the son of a Palestinian dad and a Mormon mom: "When I turned 19, the Mormons asked me if I wanted to go on a mission. I said, 'Is that different from a Palestinian mission? Because you don't come back from those.'" Kader also recalls his trip to Jordan shortly after 9/11: "I was driving with my cousin, who was cursing the U.S. but asking if I wanted to grab some lunch at Burger King or McDonald's."

Finally, Maz Jobrani is very funny explaining that Iranians are not actually Arab at all but ethnically white, and that while Arabs speak swfitly and aggressively, Iranians speak slowly and cheerfully, "like they're on heroin." Jobrani describes his nightmare with Hotmail after writing a terrorist joke to a friend via email: "I called Microsoft, and they transferred my call to an operator in Iraq, who reminded me there's a war on and asked me what I wanted." All four entertainers have excellent sets, and each carries the same serious message layered between gags, i.e., anti-Muslim prejudice in America is really hurting millions of innocent people. --Tom Keogh

Product Description

In a time when East and West do not seem to understand each other, top stand-up comics of Middle Eastern descent Ahmed Ahmed, Aron Kader, and Maz Jobrani take it upon themselves to single-handedly bridge the gap with an original comedy tour that has become one of the hottest concert tickets in the country.Special guest Dean Obeidallah , who's appeared on "Saturday Night Live" "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and is a founder of the New York Arab-American Comedy Festival, joins the "Axis of Evil" creators for this sold-out, no-holds-barred event that has made headlines everywhere from CNN to Newsweek.Nothing is off-limits. Whether it's gay terrorists or the difficulty of flying in post 9/11 America, The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour blasts stereotypes with outrageous humor. Visit the official site at http://www.axisofevilcomedy.com

Customer Reviews

Just enjoy laughing at the things that scare you....very, very funny guys! C. Spencer  |  17 reviewers made a similar statement
It's really refreshing to see a modern and liberal perspective of Muslims and Arabs. F. Ahmed  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
This DVD turned out to be a great buy. Sawalha  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh Perspective March 20, 2007
Format:DVD
I was flipping through the channels the other night and I landed on this. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised! All four guys were pretty funny, and the whole thing felt fresh. Are there a lot of Middle-Eastern comics out there or is it just these four guys?
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Original and Histarical!! April 3, 2007
Format:DVD
I caught this on Comedy Central and was laughing out loud. Not too many comedians are that funny anymore. These guys were hillarious and yet so orignal. They were funny without even trying to be. There was no picking on anybody, not really all about politics either. Just pure comedic talent, able to make you laugh about situations and yourself. You don't have to be a middle eastern audiance to enjoy this and get the humor of it.
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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars i couldn't breathe March 23, 2007
Format:DVD
i watched this on comedy central recently. i was laughing so hard i could barely breathe. these guys are so funny. i think it was dean obeidallah that was joking about a pill that makes hair go away on arabic men....AND WOMEN....and comes in great flavors like hummus and lamb.
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Published 17 days ago by P. Subramanian
5.0 out of 5 stars HILARIOUS!
I THINK I MAY HAVE EVEN LEARNED SOMETHING TOO! THEY HAVE THE ABILITY TO TURN FEAR INTO RIDICULOUSNESS! LET'S ALL TRY TO DO THIS.
Published 2 months ago by Beth Hennessy
5.0 out of 5 stars Mazi!
Jobrani is a true professional and will tactically remove your socks and proceed to cause you to pee uncontrolably with laughter. You will lizz. Oh yes, you will lizz. Classic!
Published 4 months ago by TokyoJoe
2.0 out of 5 stars ok not that funny
Maz was the only guy that was funny and creative. Everybody else same old jokes bashing themselves and it got old real fast. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Orange Juice
5.0 out of 5 stars funny in a very enjoyable way
This is a very well done stand up show that reveals realities with a sense of humor. Highly recommended. Maz Jobrani is the best.
Published 21 months ago by Poopak Mohajer
5.0 out of 5 stars Laughed My Ass Off :D
This DVD turned out to be a great buy. I laughed my ass off while watching. It is so funny that I watched over and over again. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Sawalha
5.0 out of 5 stars You tired? You want Estar-backs? LOVE IT!!!!
I first saw this tour on comedy central. I tivoed it and probably watched it like 10 times. The stand up show consists of 4 comedians: Dean, Ahmed, Aron, & Maz. Read more
Published on April 15, 2011 by 243
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny
I am a multicultural person and really enjoyed this comedy. My favorite was Maz Jobrani. The others are ok too, but I think Maz is the funniest. Read more
Published on March 20, 2011 by Shanthi S. Gamble
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious & enlightening--great teaching tool
This is a live performance of 4 Middle-Eastern American stand-up comedians before an audience that appears to be mainly Middle-Eastern-American. Read more
Published on November 21, 2010 by Susan Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars hillarious
Love it love it love it! Thank you to Ahmed Ahmed reping for the Egyptians. Also thanks to Maz Jabrani, Dean Abdullah, and Arron Kadir. You guy are the best. So funny!
Published on October 11, 2010 by sarsoor
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