Knee Slappers

Australians are funny people...and I'm not just talking about their accents or affinity for Vegemite. They really can crack a joke with the best of them. Take, for example, the popular "The Chaser" comedy series that pokes fun at everything from (in)famous politicians to the guy next door. It falls somewhere between a stand-up routine and hidden camera show. In other words, if David Letterman and Ashton Kutcher had a bastard child, "The Chaser" would be it.

"The Chaser" team

This being an election year, the show's comedic minds have had lots of material to work with. It's funny how dumb politicians can make themselves sound. Now take what they say and whittle it down to three second soundbites. Pure comedy.

I recently had a chance to see a live taping of the show's latest election series, "Yes We Canberra!" For those not familiar with international geography or were sleeping through the fourth grade, Canberra is Australia's capital. There were plenty of inside political jokes that I'm sure would've been funny if only I knew who they were talking about. So for now, I'll spare you with the Aussie-inspired wise cracks and share a clip that needs no translation. In short, here's the synopsis: The Chasers go bed testing. Enjoy.