Áramótaskaupið

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Áramótaskaupið (English: The New Year's comedy), is an annual Icelandic television comedy special, broadcast on public television network Sjónvarpið. The show is an important part of Icelandic New Year's celebration for most Icelandic families. It focuses upon the recent year from a satirical standpoint, and shows little mercy towards its victims, especially politicians, artists, prominent businesspeople and activists. The show's ratings are very high.