Who thinks I should start watching this weird, mysterious, totally unknown show called Battlestar Gallactica?

If it helps, I'm a big Stargate and Farscape fan, though never got into Star Trek or any other spacey sci-fi shows. The only real question I have is: is it ever funny? I love very dramatic sci-fi, but I can't get through a whole series comfortably if it doesn't make me laugh every so often.

Of course, totally in my style, as it comes to an end I will probably ignite a small passion for it, a la SG-1.

EDIT: Does it have sexy people dressed in leather?