Can't remember when I last watched the Oscars. It may have been years ago when all the actors showed up either drunk or stoned and demonstrated it. The fuss about Chris Rock emceeing the thing is almost hilarious. The righties and the lefties are weighing in on the con's and pros of Rock. I really don't think anyone whose "humor' is scatalogical, sexual and filled with obscene language is funny. My favorite comedians are those, like Cosby, who can tell great tales, make you laugh at him and yourself, all the while doing it without having to resort to "shock language." Probably makes me one of the red state icons, but who have been the great and memorable comedians of the past 50+ years? Hope, the Allens, Dangerfield, Youngman, Cosby, Robin Williams, etc. Any of them fill the time with blue language. Dick Gregory was funny until he took himself seriously. Carlin is truly funny until he reverts to character.
I've probably missed the intellectual boat. Well, maybe another ship will dock.
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