Me the People

Jeff Dunham heads to the nation’s capital to deliver his brand of ventriloquism to a politically weary crowd. Performing at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., Dunham uses his familiar cast of characters to voice the grumblings of an exhausted electorate, though the satire remains broad enough to keep his massive, mainstream audience comfortable.\n\nAt this point in his career, Dunham was a touring powerhouse, selling out arenas worldwide and fresh off a multi-special deal with Comedy Central. This 2022 hour proved to be a massive ratings win for the network, bringing in 2.8 million viewers for its premiere.\n\nThe centerpiece of the show is Walter, who appears dressed as Walter Biden to offer a cantankerous parody of the commander-in-chief. Bubba J also gets a political upgrade, rambling about his own version of a first lady, while Peanut focuses on mocking Dunham’s own stage presence. Dunham also leans into generational divides through Url, his phone-obsessed millennial puppet who tries and fails to explain modern technology to his creator.\n\nThe political jokes steer clear of deep partisan division, opting instead for general complaints about aging leaders and modern screen addiction.