I think this skit was probably the first I'd ever even seen of Stephen Colbert (in an effort to understand several references to him online). He's pretty damned awesome. :D

Australia, until the last year or so, had been distracted from Colbert (which is, admittedly rather US-targeted) by a team of cracktastic comedians, The Chasers. Until they offended one too many people and were shut down. Damn government. =_= THE PEOPLE'S VOICE MUST BE HEARD!