It Could Be Worse

It Could Be Worse is Dr. Colbert's way of reassuring America that, despite what the liberal media is saying about our strong economy, things could be worse. And goes on to show how it's always worse in places that aren't America!

February 2, 2009 Reassurance



 * if you're looking for a good time, get on the first plane to Norway
 * Skyr is the traditional Icelandic soft cheese similar to yogurt, their major export
 * in October Iceland declared bankruptcy
 * zany hats on currency add confidence


 * officials mistook the protesting for Bjork's latest song


 * Iceland selects the world's first openly lesbian Prime Minister, Johanna Sigurdardottir (see photo at right)
 * Stephen Harper is an open lesbian


 * Iceland is broke and gay
 * and they have skyr