Sigmund Freud

Sigmund Freud was once an obscure psychiatrist who seemed destined to be lost into the oblivion of history. However, his memory was saved on the May 9, 2006 episode of the Colbert Report when Stephen deigned to mention his birthday. This gave the psychologist a much needed boost in publicity, bringing his theories back into the limelight.

Freud is most notable for his obsession with penises. According to his theory, anything remotely cylindrical is a phallic symbol and a symbol of pride and self-importance. This is likely derived from Stephen Colbert's concept of gravitas.