In case you don't know about him, Stephen Colbert is the funniest guy around. He has a show (The Colbert Report (pronounced 'the coal-bear re-poor' - both t's are silent)) that parodies conservative talk shows such as The O'Reilly Factor, with Colbert playing an overt egomaniac who relies more on his gut feeling than rational thought. It is somewhat difficult for me to explain exactly why this show is so hilarious, which is why you had better sample it for yourself.

So, I just watched a re-broadcast of yesterday's annual White House Correspondents' Dinner event on C-Span, at which Stephen Colbert was the final guest speaker. Let's just say that he rocked. His sarcastic wit was in rare form as he skewered President Bush and various other people and institutions. Unfortunately, it has been reported that not everyone thought he was so funny; with Colbert's comments hitting so close to home, maybe Bush should find some the humility needed to examine his actions and those of his administration a little more closely (not that he would listen now).

Tonight the real Stephen Colbert (as opposed to the Stephen Colbert character he plays on The Colbert Report) will be featured on 60 Minutes. Also, if you find the samples of the show funny, and don't get Comedy Central on your TV, think about purchasing 16 episodes for the low price of $9.99 from iTunes (16 episodes, which is a full month's worth). That is how I get my Colbert fix, and I highly recommend it.

[UPDATE: Here is a full transcript of what was, essentially, a roast of Bush by Colbert.]