Based on this ad on Craigslist, apparently enough time has passed for Osama to be a punchline.
The ONION is casting for an Arab-speaking male actor (roughly 30 to 50 years old) to play Osama Bin Laden in an upcoming video segment. We’re hoping that you’ll have strong comedy chops, be comfortable with improv, and can be absolutely fearless in your performance. If you’re interested, please send headshot/resume to onionwebvideo@gmail.com.
Osama + comedy chops = Emmy.