Academy awards, WTF?

[strupgolf]

I caught a few minutes, but have seen lots more of the program last night and have to say it was the worst AA I've seen in a very long time. The race card was so over the wall that it became a joke. Black, black, black this and that, from Al Sharpton to Chris Rock, it was IMO a step backwards to the tradition of what once was a nice evening of entertainment. "If you do a better job, you get recognized", but it seems to be "we, as a person of color, should be recognized because we are black". Give ne a friking break.

[stealthn]

Yes, where was the outcry from the Hispanics and Asian, and etc., etc.

That was sad to watch

[onewhippedpuppy]

I often wonder, who the hell actually watches that crap?

[legion]

I don't work in an industry that spends 3 months out of every year congratulating itself. I don't see any purpose in watching another industry engage in collective masturbation.

[LakeCleElum]

I wonder if the companies that spent millions to advertise realize how many of us got disgusted and switched channels early on? What a waste of time....

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by legion

I don't work in an industry that spends 3 months out of every year congratulating itself. I don't see any purpose in watching another industry engage in collective masturbation.

Congratulate themselves for really, in the grand scheme of things, accomplishing nothing.

[porsche4life]

I spent yesterday evening building a planting box for our garden, don't regret not watching one little bit.... Generally skip all the awards shows...

[aigel]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

I often wonder, who the hell actually watches that crap?

Hah - I know I don't!

[sc_rufctr]

It's certainly crap but most of what's on TV is as well.

I don't miss it...

[porsche4life]

I doubt we are the target demographic...

[speeder]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

I often wonder, who the hell actually watches that crap?

I think it's around 800 million people worldwide? Give or take.

[Evans, Marv]

I also wonder if there might be any Hispanics, Asians, or any other ethnicities anywhere in the world of movie making. Seems like there are only black & white people. I did read something about the Academy being almost completely white, over 50, and that they don't even have to watch the movies they cast votes about. Kind of reminds me of what Rick was talking about regarding the Washington crowd. I think just not blacks, but all minorities in that industry have something to gripe about though.

[rattlsnak]

i didnt even know it was on last night until I saw a glimpse of it on SnapChat..

[Joe Bob]

Me too, but I don't have cable. I get my news and movies on the 'net.

[pcardude]

what Chris Rock said was extremely racist.

[ckelly78z]

Never sat down to watch any of the awards shows. But truly can't wait to see the outcome of this presidential election, and how many of the problem people on this issue have promised to move out of country, (including the honorable rev Sharpton, Whoopi G, and Rosie O.)....that would be a blessing.

[recycled sixtie]

I watched some of it switching between the Oscars and Downton Abbey Manners.
I preferred Chris Rock over Ricky Gervais. I don't get caught up in race stuff. All races are human beings. Life is too short to get upset about this kind of stuff....

[bkreigsr]

How does the dude get away with his remark about 'blacks being shot by cops on the way to the movies'?
This guy's supposed to be a comedian?
Bill K

[Jay Auskin]

He's actually pretty good about making jokes both ways. His joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, and the analogy of it being like him boycotting Rihanna's panties was hilarious.

[Don Ro]

Last night I heard a person state that 12.7% - 13.2% of the US population is black and that 12.5% of Hollywood actors/actresses is black.
Sounds like the 'grievance industry' at work.
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Grievance: - a real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest.