Just Be Glad You’re Not in Iceland
Poor Iceland. The country's broke, its currency looks goofy, and now Stephen Colbert is taking pot shots from across the pond to make us feel better about our own economic situation. "If you're looking for a good time in Iceland, get on the first plane to Norway," says big meanie Colbert.Poor Iceland. The country’s broke, its currency looks goofy, and now Stephen Colbert is taking pot shots from across the pond to make us feel better about our own economic situation. “If you’re looking for a good time in Iceland, get on the first plane to Norway,” says big meanie Colbert.
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