"What's So Funny About A Dead Terrorist?"

Okay so for my research project I used this article, with a citation of course. This article was about why people think that a dead suicide bomber is hilarious. As this blog is about the psychology of humor, I used this article as a great reference in people's different senses of humor and how different people respond to different types of humor.
Alright so Paul Lewis says, "After a particularly offensive wisecrack, he exclaims, 'I'm killing, so to speak.' an expression that highlights his utter harmlessness. This comic appeal in the U.S. of this diminutive terrorist whose greatest threat is an offensive joke suggests how much we have relaxed since the period immediately after 9/11."
This I think is a brilliant point to bring in in this blog, as it shows that most in the U.S. have a good sense of humor and are able to joke about things that are painful.
Achmed, the dead terrorist is hilarious because he is ridiculous. He isn't actually threatening but says,"I keel you!' This type of humor appeals to many.
On the other hand, I think that one of Jeff Dunham's other puppets, Walter, is funny because he reminds us a lot of ourselves or of someone we know. He loves beer, wants to protect his country and is (for the most part) rather conservative. To many he's just another old redneck. When we're laughing at him, we're essentially laughing at ourselves or someone we love.
I think Jeff Dunham is so funny to so many people because in all of his puppets there is something we can relate to and find funny.
Mostly just my opinion! Lauren