Who Gives Kudos: Dalia (2) iCE (2) (2) AM.. (2) Michelle..C.. (2) Shabnam P. (2) (1) (2) Claudia Blair (2) Mel (2) Inc(red)ible (2) Sherif Heda.. (2) Toby Sax (2) Jon (2) (2) (2) Hali (2) 80s Girl (2) JuJuBeez Je.. (2) Diana (2) Caught in t.. (2) ♪[(Kai)]♪ (2) Truth Seeker (2) Perkins (2) Michelle&Jim (2) Adrian (2) (2) Sanam (2) (2) Amanda (2) D. ABDULI (2) Moe (2) Farah (2) (2) (2) Nintendoll (2) ~The Angel .. (1) A. Rose (1)

	Claudia Blair Claudia Blair	yeah. Yeah. Yeah. He hated you and the other comics so much that he (the message writer) stayed and watched every horrible minute of it. ??? People with his attitude get cancer. You could tell him that. Well, um, people with other attitudes get cancer, too, but you don't have to say that.   Posted by Claudia Blair on Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 4:35 PM [Reply to this]

	Steve	Ahmed- You are very funny and you must keep doing this because you love it. People like that is one reason I decided to do stand-up. Just to piss off Al queda and to send a message to them that I love my life and my country just the way it is, and they ain't gonna change nothin. I did 4 years in the Marine Corps and have worked a blue collar job every since then.I been at it almost 34 years and will retire in a few years. When I retire from that job I will proceed with my second career and hopefuly will open for you some day. I have met you(O.C. Pavillion) and I like you and I wish all Muslims were like you. You are a good man Ahmed, keep em laffin. Steve Halbert   Posted by Steve on Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 4:35 PM [Reply to this]

	Shabnam P.	Ahmed - keep doing what you're doing, and make sure you spray on some Lamb-kabob cologne before doing it ;) You're hilarious.   Posted by Shabnam P. on Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 4:52 PM [Reply to this]

	AMIRA	At the end of a comedy, there is a sense of well-being, that all has turned out as it should be, that the world, if not a better place, at least for the moment is a happy place. At the end of a tragedy, there is a sense of discomfort and unhappiness, a recollection of tremendous suffering and despair, perhaps even regret that things had to happen as they did. Comedy ends positively, and we leave the theater in an optimistic frame of mind with smiles on our faces. Tragedy ends negatively, and we leave the theater grimly, pondering the enigma and frailty of human existence. AA   Posted by AMIRA on Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 4:52 PM [Reply to this]

	Michelle..Check out barrykeenan.com Michelle Williams	Amed, It is true you can't please everybody. However I am 100% certain you have pleased far more people than that gentleman ever could. I know your comedy has touched me and made me laugh. Who cares what some guy who doesn't know funny when it bites him on the butt thinks. You keep doin what you love and those of us with good taste and a sense of humor will keep loving you and what you do. Love, Michelle   Posted by Michelle..Check out barrykeenan.com on Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 4:53 PM [Reply to this]

	FANCYPANTS NANCY	if you can't laugh at yourself in life-then what's the purpose of living? I saw you live in Fort Lauderdale and bought the DVD and showed to all my family---they loved it--we all sat in a room and laughed together w/no arguments (a rarity for my family!)---Your comeday brings people together---ignore the haters!   Posted by FANCYPANTS NANCY on Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 4:53 PM [Reply to this]

		Fuck'em! You're cool to me. One thing man has a problem doing is laugh about himself. One person can't make a joke without being threaten. Don't listen to that static. They have no right telling you what you can't joke about. If nobody ever laughed about themselves, humanity wouldn't have made it this far. Besides, what can they do to you. Its just an empty threat from a little coward in cyberspace. Who is he? Your father? "Oh your joke wasn't very funny," someone obviously never heard of satire and free expression. If he didn't like it, he could have change the channel like everyone else. If you need a bodyguard, let me know. I'll take a sword to anyone that tries to bully you over something so small as your right to free self-expression. You can count on that, homie. The Abomination King, Taurean   Posted by on Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 4:54 PM [Reply to this]

	Stone Cold Gentlemen's club	lol this kind of email come from someone who have hard time watchin another guy doin' what he can t do himself. You're funny. Each punch line that I translate to my friend right here in paris (france) make them laught so much. You tell the truth... It s a muslim rule to tell the truth.... And you're right when you say taht the muslim community don't look for unity. they only try to hold you back. Don t have a fast car it's not Islam. Don't dress in good lookin suit it's not islam. Don't tell jokes it s not islam. weel people who tell you this kind of lies are only jalouse I m happy to see a muslim doin' his thing to the top. what ever. comedy, sport, business. those stupid email sender have made Islam looks like a cavemen religion. A religion of agressive and macho guys.... no we re more than that Spread love and make Islam shine Your brother In islma Nordine   Posted by Stone Cold Gentlemen's club on Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 4:55 PM [Reply to this]

	iCE ICe CRuz	I would have to agree on you on this the people in the world has to have a little sense of humor considering all the hate in the world what is a little laughter rather shooting bullets. Good Work Ahmed keep doing what you do. We can't please the whole world but we can entertain it. Stay cool bro. your buddy, iCE   Posted by iCE on Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 4:55 PM [Reply to this]

	Dalia	Sorry to hear that! But I loved your show and I'm persian. I thought it was funny that you and other guys were making fun of persian. Sometimes laughing is good for you and you need to laugh. The show was sold out and it was great. I even got the dvd. You rock! Keep doing what your doing!!!   Posted by Dalia on Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 4:55 PM [Reply to this]

	Inc(red)ible	Don't feel bad about it, don't even give it another glance, because anybody doing anything can't please anybody. A mother of five can't please everybody with dinner, a CEO can't please every employee and client, a comedian can't please everybody who hears his/her jokes. It isn't that your jokes aren't funny, it's that some people just don't have the proper humor. But I do agree, it is mean how you make fun and tease Muslims, but it's also mean how some Muslim people don't even try to suck it up and admit that you DO have points and that you DO have truth behind your jokes! It cancels out, and in the end, all you are is hilarious. Pay no mind and take no heed. -Isun   Posted by Inc(red)ible on Friday, July 20, 2007 - 3:28 PM [Reply to this]

	Sherif Hedayat	Well....once again....it's like the conversation we had in Chicago. Some of these people live in their own world. In fact, I had an email from a "Muslim" that said he drinks, smokes and has sex....BUT.....he would never disgrace the Muslim prayer like I do in my videos...... Ya....go arguement. But like you said, you can't please everyone. The reality is that if it wasn't for Middle Eastern comics I don't think a lot of people would ever have any interest in finding out more about our culture. At least we're telling jokes and not blowing things up. You know I love you man! See you soon, Sherif   Posted by Sherif Hedayat on Friday, July 20, 2007 - 5:04 PM [Reply to this]

	In A Subtile Dreame Disguiz'd	It seems to me that this man has been so hurt by actual narrow minded and bigoted people that he's become too paranoid to try and listen to what anyone else has to say. Your comedy can be provocative, and that can be a very good thing. But like you said, you can't please everyone. To me, its more sad that there are people out there who have become so frightened of being marginalized and ostracized, they can't hear what others are trying to say when it doesn't match their hyper defensive mentality. Just keep on doing what you do, Mr. Ahmed, and do it with the compassion for everyone I know you and your A of E compatriots have. You're an important part of the larger dialogue of civilizations.   Posted by In A Subtile Dreame Disguiz'd on Monday, July 23, 2007 - 2:26 AM [Reply to this]

	Toby Sax	It appears that the philosophical interpretation one puts ones faith in has a formidable affect on how one views and treats oneself & others; which in turn affects the global community. Apparent when that interpretation leads to behavior such as Aziz's that generates hate, polarizing, denegrating, and harming people. Also apparent when that interpretation leads one to behavior such as yours Ahmed Ahmed that promotes understanding & celebrating through laughter our differences, generating a mutual respect for others with contrasting beliefs/opinons, contributing to a culture of humanism. I agree with Rob Zilla that what you do requires tremendous courage & with 'In A Subtile Dreame Disquiz'd' that you're an indispensable part of the larger dialogue of civilizations. I wholehearted applaud your humanity as well as your talent. You make life better and I pray for your continued success, happiness, and wellbeing!   Posted by Toby Sax on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 9:11 PM [Reply to this]

	Jon	wow that guy is a douch if he sat there watched the show even though he didnt like anything you said   Posted by Jon on Saturday, August 04, 2007 - 7:35 PM [Reply to this]

	80s Girl	Nothing is so great that everyone out there likes it. Even God has his share of criticisms. This happens in many communities. Khalid Hussseni received many criticisms and even death threats from his own Afghans because of his book, "Kite Runner". Some of them didn't even read the book! Everyone has their opinion and have the right to express it. Where do we draw the line when it is lacking common sense? Well you know you're funny, your fans know your're funny, you made a success out of being funny. Just because some people who don't have a sense of humor doesn't make you any less funny. If Muslims can't laugh at themselves , we become a boring, dull, and an intolarent society. It's annoying when "religious" people pick and choose what "sins" they want to commit and what "sins" they don't want to touch. If somebody else does it then it's bad. I had two Muslim friends in Hawaii. I just picked out the sausage out of my pizza, one of my Muslim friends would drink alcohol a lot, and the other would have sex with different guys with all kinds of nationalities (her nickname was United Nations). They would point their fingers at me "WHAT you eat pork?? it makes no difference if you pick the sausage out!!" I'm like dammit I was hungry, and besides Allah said he is most forgiving and merciful! Well people pick and choose, but it's odd that they would pick and choose "sins" then point fingers at someone else. If one finger is pointing at you then three is pointing right back at them! Keep doing what you are doing. I'm sure you will receive many more ignorant emails like that. You guys are doing a great job in bringing Muslims together and Non Muslims who will understand us more. Thanks a million. Keep doing what you're doing! Sometimes people say things out of jeolousy. Laughter is truly the best medicine! You guys are the best medication I have! :-)   Posted by 80s Girl on Monday, August 06, 2007 - 9:13 PM [Reply to this]

	JuJuBeez Jewelry	You're the best! I have seen the Comedy Central piece so many times and I laugh continuously each time. You are brave to face the obvious assumptions out there, but just keep doing what you're doing!!!! I love you guys! JJBZ   Posted by JuJuBeez Jewelry on Monday, August 06, 2007 - 9:11 PM [Reply to this]

	Hali	If Muslims aren't supposed to be funny, then why are they always telling those Mullah Nasruddin jokes? This dude would feel right at home with Pat Robertson. Keep us laughing, Ahmed!   Posted by Hali on Monday, August 06, 2007 - 9:13 PM [Reply to this]

	Lucinda	The dude missed the whole point. Too bad.   Posted by Lucinda on Monday, August 06, 2007 - 9:14 PM [Reply to this]

	Diana Diana Brower	I'm sorry to see that you're getting such a negative response. Comedy is healing, and even if he didn't appreciate your sense of humor, there's no need to spout off such an ill-tempered message. Should have just shut off his tv. Personally, I think you're hilarious. So, revel in the positivity you're getting here and let the poor few that lack a sense of humor go off and wallow in their own crapulence ;)   Posted by Diana on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 3:48 PM [Reply to this]

	Caught in the Rapture	Whatever this guy (and the others like him) was smoking, I sure don't want any of it! You are hilarious! The best way to break down barriers and bring people together through laughter. If anybody needs to stop making a fool of himself, it's that guy (and, of course, others like him). Do what you do guy. Your fans love you and that's all that matters. Peace!   Posted by Caught in the Rapture on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 7:19 AM [Reply to this]

	♪[(Kai)]♪	what a killjoy the only way to survive in this hellhole is to laugh at it, and maybe make it a little better. jerk.   Posted by ♪[(Kai)]♪ on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 5:50 PM [Reply to this]

	Truth Seeker	Thank You Ahmed!!! The dialogue you're creating is helping to bring Peace and Understanding to the world... I wish that Aziz would explain why he states, "Muslims Tragedy" and uses the term "sad story"... A big part of this worldwide misunderstanding has to do with.... 1. Language Barriers... 2. People Who Do Not Tell The Truth... 3. Lack of Information... 4. Us Against Them Mentality... People Are All The Same!!! We just have different ways of surviving... Some of us are dependent and some of us are independent. I don't understand what it's like living on the other side of the world under completely different circumstances... There's advantages and disadvantages to most everything in this world... Nothing seems to be 100%perfect... That doesn't mean we shouldn't communicate.... and that's where comedy comes in... You're helping to break down barriers... I LOVE YOU AHMED!!!   Posted by Truth Seeker on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 8:53 PM [Reply to this]

	Perkins Joe Perkins	That guys just being a jackass. Not only were you and the rest of the Axis of Evil funny, but you all also made good points on all the racism towards the arabic people in the world. Ignore jerks like this and keep up the good work.   Posted by Perkins on Friday, August 24, 2007 - 7:03 PM [Reply to this]

	Michelle&Jim	I think you are very funny. I think a person would go insane if they tried to please everyone or tried to make everyone laugh because everyone is so different. Some people do not even have a sense of humor in the first place or get so wrapped up that they cannot find any humor. I am not Muslim and in fact, I don't really have a religion. I wasn't really brought up in one. I went to a congregational church sporadically. My dad who is Lebanese (100% American) was raised Catholic and he left the Church a long time ago. He has been reading books that question religions. But what I take from your humor is that you are trying to unite people and I think that is very honorable and very much needed. Continue your work and I wish you much success!   Posted by Michelle&Jim on Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 11:38 PM [Reply to this]

	Shadder	Ahmed, We need MORE muslims like you and LESS like Azziz. The right wing media wants the muslims like Azziz out there and the "normal" if I can use that term muslims and arabs to stay hidden lol. I wish they would portray muslims and arabs more like you and your fellow comedians and not these screaming crazzy asses that we see on TV. Thank you for doing what you are doing.   Posted by Shadder on Saturday, September 08, 2007 - 4:33 AM [Reply to this]

	Adrian	man this guy is an idiot. Muslims need to get a freaking sense of humor.   Posted by Adrian on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 - 8:32 AM [Reply to this]

	Sanam	You are good at what you do and people love to come to your shows and laugh. Not all people have a sense of humor and that's too bad for them, life is short and should be enjoyed! Popular culture and art including music and comedy shows are great vehicles for breaking stereotypes and/or getting a message across. Keep doing what you are doing because I come to your shows and watch it on youtube at east once a week to remind myself that I should laugh!   Posted by Sanam on Sunday, October 07, 2007 - 2:38 AM [Reply to this]

	♥ ♥ ♥ MARIA ♥ ♥ ♥	Dear Ahmed, You know, one small statement in his email stood out to me..."I was having a hard time laughing..." He may have had a hard time at it, but none the less, HE WAS LAUGHING lol... I think your comedy shows are great! It is refreshing to have a person so in tune with the world around him socially, politically, and satirically, so much so that it comes out delightfully in his treasured works. You are passionate about what you do, and God/Allah bless you for it! I pray you continue to become more widely recognized for your talents, more power to YOU!!! Your new fan, Maria   Posted by ♥ ♥ ♥ MARIA ♥ ♥ ♥ on Thursday, October 18, 2007 - 3:29 AM [Reply to this]

	Amanda Amanda Abadi	Ahmed, I know I'm replying to this kinda late, but I'm a huge fan and I can't believe someone would get angry at your stand up. As an Arab-American, I'm so proud to see a POSITIVE Middle Eastern figure enter our mainstream media. I think you're doing an unbelievable job breaking down stereotypes and making people laugh at the same time. Everytime I see your stand up I'm always cracking up, so don't ever change your profession! I loved Axis of Evil and I hope you guys come back to Tampa soon!   Posted by Amanda on Sunday, November 18, 2007 - 3:02 PM [Reply to this]

	D. ABDULI Doni Abduli	psh, hahaha, tell that guy that theres Muslims like me who her your comedy and laughed there asses off.   Posted by D. ABDULI on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 - 6:27 AM [Reply to this]

	Moe	Hello Ahmed, It seems like Aziz is this typical muslim guy, who does what other people tell him to do and believe in whatever they believe. I actually pity these guys since they have never got the chance to experience something new for them selves and also makes them very inhibited. (sorry if my english sucks but I'm not from the states btw) However, after a ling time in Sweden which was one of the most rasist coutries in the world. I've learned that instead of only growing in to your own culture and religion, you should embase others aswell. and that's what most of the western countries do nowadays. (noe of course I'm speaking of well taught people who's not neglected by the gouvernment). And what I think is that since Swedes and Brittians and frensh poeple is doing is to embrace other cultures by travelling and hangin out with in ex middle easterners. Which too me leads to a conclution that they are trying to get us. But we're stuck in our own sh*thole and just cursing out everything else. So for me the combined humanity as a worldnation comes from the west to the east and not the other way around. take care/Moe   Posted by Moe on Sunday, January 13, 2008 - 10:31 PM [Reply to this]

	Farah	dearest ahmed, not to say alot i have few pnts to mention on that letter u got. 1) YOU GUYS ARE FUNNNNNNNYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!! he has to face it. 2) "Aziz" could have simply turned off the tv or at least changed the channel.that is simply non sense. 3) I AS A MUSLIM didnt get offeneded a bit by ur performances. It is supposed to be this way. u r a stnad-up-comedien. u make me LAUGHHHHH. 4) every where across the arab world pple drink and dance and have sex but dont eat pork. it is the reality so he better face it. best of luck. take care Farah   Posted by Farah on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 11:17 PM [Reply to this]

		ya 7aram. i cant believe there are people like that. lighten up, buddy. its that attitude that gives us a bad name in the first place. this whole. agressive, defensive, thing going on is not helping anyone. love you ahmed! one of my bday presents was tickets to ur cleveland show on may 11!!! (my bday) it was amazing and i dont think ive ever enjoyed myself so much. thanks   Posted by on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 8:24 AM [Reply to this]

	SharonAB	It's tragic when people don't realize that laughter is sometimes the only thing that can keep people standing in a world that's only trying to drag them down. I have friends all over the world, and I cherish and respect each one of them (their culture, beliefs, dreams, etc). Some say love is the universal language, but I feel that sometimes laughter is the universal translator (when you can find shared laughter, it builds a bridge). Your work is wonderful! You make people laugh, but you also make them look at some of the issues that do not only affect one corner of the globe. We each have the opportunity to leave footprints on eternity. You are doing that remarkably (which is probably why some people feel threatened enough to comment negatively on it). Keep up the good work.   Posted by SharonAB on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 1:52 AM [Reply to this]

		Aziz's letter actually gave me a chuckle, since he thinks he's very original. I'm arab and happen to think many things poked fun at about arabs are very funny, and when an arab does it, tastefully, it shows the rest of the world, that yes we have a sense of humor and just like any other culture, we're diverse and boy we have some issues. Some people might feel outed, as if no one has ever visited dubai and has never seen a mosque and bar existing next to each other. we need more comedy touching on the lives of arabs in America, we need to stop hiding, thinking that invisible protects us from racisim. so, for anyone who has issues with arab comedians, get a life :)   Posted by on Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 1:23 PM [Reply to this]

	Kelly	Ahmed, That guy probably has a bad attitude toward everything. I love your comedy and I think what you and the other Arab and Iranian comics are doing with the Axis of Evil and Arab American Comedy Tours is a good thing. It is healing and uniting people of all cultures, ethnicities and religions. Personally, I've been around Middle Easterners (both Arabs and Iranians) for the past twenty-six years. My brother-in-law is Iranian and some of my closest friends are Iranian, Saudi and Palistinian. And they all think you are a great and talented comedian. Don't ever let the ignorance of a few small minds make you doubt your talent or your ability to make people laugh and bring people closer together. Kelly   Posted by Kelly on Friday, July 25, 2008 - 7:54 PM [Reply to this]

	Marwa	Arab/muslim guys always have issues laughing at themselves. You said the truth n they cant take it! I just watched ur sketch on Dubai, and I was laughing so much cos its too damn true! i think u were actually quite kind in ur portrayal of them... cos they lead really awful lives, and yet STILL turn up to Friday prayer... most are hypocrites and you are so right to bring it to light and laugh at it! keep it up cos i love it (but be kind to Alexandrians cos they are ghalaba! ;) ) loving ur work so far!   Posted by Marwa on Saturday, February 21, 2009 - 8:49 AM [Reply to this]

	CUTE AND INNOCENT brandy hatton	Your awsome, and both my husband and I are muslim and we love watching what you have to say. It makes the problems we go through seem so much easier to deal with. You are right muslims are not uniting as one which makes us weak. Keep it going! And lot the hateful brother sulk, you know he is just jealous cuzz he didn't think of it first.   Posted by CUTE AND INNOCENT on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 12:46 AM [Reply to this]

	A. Rose	The African American community has Willie Lynch Syndrome; I guess the Arab diaspora is struggling with...3ali Lynch Syndrome?  You are adorable, and adored.  What does Aziz do with his life?  Oh yes, he said he's waiting for an Islamic generation.  I hope his loitering is fruitful.   Posted by A. Rose on Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 2:46 PM [Reply to this]