I don't know why I haven't posted this before, but a few months back, comedian Joe Wong was a guest at the Radio and Television Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C. He turned in a pretty sharp performance and while he didn't go Colbert - slightly more difficult considering the administration, he still delivered some uncomfortable moments, albeit for the right side of the aisle.
Amongst the newer crop of comedians, he's one of my favorites because he generally refrains from the frat boy humor currently in vogue. He also capitalizes on his Chinese and immigrant experience in ways that no one else can. Considering the difficulties in transitioning from Chinese humor (which largely avoids the sarcasm and bite of American comedy) and in grasping enough of the language and culture to actually be funny, this guy's a true talent.
(Jesse Jackson and Bill O'Reilly tablemates? Interesting dinner conversation.)
