# I really hope there's no Academy Awards today. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 23, 2003, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567 "2003-03-23T17:11:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![syncrolecyne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f08c70/32.png) [@syncrolecyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/syncrolecyne)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2003, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/1 "2003-03-23T17:11:20Z")
This is shaping up to be the heaviest fighting day of the war so far. There are now several dead, wounded, and POWs, and heavy combat in the interior of Iraq. The Oscars are the last thing I want to see happen today. If they are not postponed, is it possible to have the academy awards merely announced with no speeches, musical numbers, and fan fare? We could just have announcers read the winners for a few minutes before the press. Or will people feel we were cheated out of something? ---
**Author:** ![RikWriter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/49beb7/32.png) [@RikWriter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RikWriter)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2003, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/2 "2003-03-23T17:46:04Z")
What, and have all those Hollywood foreign policy experts pass up a chance to vomit…errr, share their political views on worldwide television? I doubt it. ---
**Author:** ![syncrolecyne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f08c70/32.png) [@syncrolecyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/syncrolecyne)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2003, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/3 "2003-03-23T18:10:53Z")
Then, at the very least, will studio heads pull the plug to keep their “stars” (moneymakers) from saying something that will profoundly offend 75% of the American public? ---
**Author:** ![Profane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47774/32.png) [@Profane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Profane)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2003, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/4 "2003-03-23T18:16:45Z")
I don’t see the problem. I’m sure the troops don’t care if they are on. ---
**Author:** ![Agrippina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8797f3/32.png) [@Agrippina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agrippina)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2003, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/5 "2003-03-23T18:52:32Z")
I don’t see any problem either, since the Oscars continued on during WWII and the Vietnam War. Just don’t watch it and read the results tomorrow or something. ---
**Author:** ![Caesar\_s\_Ghost](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/73ab20/32.png) [@Caesar\_s\_Ghost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caesar_s_Ghost)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2003, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/6 "2003-03-23T20:27:38Z")
I don’t see a problem with it. I mean, if people don’t want to see it all and want to see the war they can flip to CNN (and then watch CNN tomorrow for the results). Personally I think it will be nice to see a break from it. ---
**Author:** ![Intaglio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/71e660/32.png) [@Intaglio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intaglio)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2003, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/7 "2003-03-23T20:40:44Z")
I’d like to see something Frivolous on like the Oscars, sorry I want to see Celebrities and their Clothing, instead of War and Killing. ---
**Author:** ![WolfpackJeep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpackjeep/32/2921_2.png) [@WolfpackJeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WolfpackJeep)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2003, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/8 "2003-03-23T21:03:16Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by RikWriter \* > \*\*What, and have all those Hollywood foreign policy experts pass up a chance to vomit…errr, share their political views on worldwide television? \*\* In light of the recent “vomit protests” in San Francisco, this would be absolutely hilarious. ---
**Author:** ![meenie7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7993a0/32.png) [@meenie7](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/meenie7)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2003, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/9 "2003-03-23T23:42:40Z")
I have to concur with Intaglio…I’d rather see anything other than war coverage right now. i find it somewhat distasteful that people feel the need to watch the war on tv 24/7, never mind on 17 different channels and to the exclusion of other things. Even though the Oscars are self-congratulatory weirdness with a heavy focus on superficiality, at least they’re not depressing and upsetting. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2003, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/10 "2003-03-23T23:51:56Z")
Predictions had been that there would be tons of anti-war comments made by the stars and other film makers, but I don’t think we will hear too much about that now. ---
**Author:** ![Rubystreak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Rubystreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rubystreak)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/11 "2003-03-24T01:06:39Z")
I am unashamed to admit that I am looking forward to the Oscars with great anticipation. I have watched too many hours of news coverage about the war, and it leaves me very much in the mood for some frivolity. I enjoy the Oscars every year, and this year, there are some fine films nominated. I’m watching the Oscars tonight and NOT CNN. ---
**Author:** ![Diceman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/22d042/32.png) [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/12 "2003-03-24T01:21:22Z")
It’s just like after 9/11. After being bombarded with images of death and destruction for days, I am soooooo ready for something totally frivolous. I’ll bet Blockbuster is renting mostly comedies these days. ---
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/13 "2003-03-24T02:39:30Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jeep’s Phoenix \* > \*\*In light of the recent “vomit protests” in San Francisco, this would be absolutely hilarious. \*\* * * * 😕 I may regret this, but… cite, please? ---
**Author:** ![koeeoaddi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/koeeoaddi/32/408_2.png) [@koeeoaddi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koeeoaddi)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/14 "2003-03-24T03:04:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by vivalostwages \* > \*\*------------------------------------------------------------- > 😕 > I may regret this, but… cite, please? \*\* 'Fraid it’s true **viva**. Check out this Pit [thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=171408) for the appetizing details. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Lisa-go-Blind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7c8e57/32.png) [@Lisa-go-Blind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lisa-go-Blind)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/15 "2003-03-24T03:14:52Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by meenie7 \* > \*\*Even though the Oscars are self-congratulatory weirdness with a heavy focus on superficiality, at least they’re not depressing and upsetting. \*\* Maybe not for \* you \*… (runs away quickly) ---
**Author:** ![NotWithoutRage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/22d042/32.png) [@NotWithoutRage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NotWithoutRage)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/16 "2003-03-24T03:22:22Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Mahaloth \* > \*\*Predictions had been that there would be tons of anti-war comments made by the stars and other film makers, but I don’t think we will hear too much about that now. \*\* Well, after seeing the reaction to Mr. Moore’s speech, I don’t think we’ll hear anything else this evening. ---
**Author:** ![scablet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/53a042/32.png) [@scablet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scablet)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/17 "2003-03-24T03:22:37Z")
Well, I think it’s safe to say the overpopulation problem has been solved. It’s obvious that Michael Moore has balls the size of Russia, so we can all just go live _there_ now. :eek: :sets stopwatch for imminent Moore-directed Pit thread(s): ---
**Author:** ![mobo85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/18 "2003-03-24T04:14:20Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by scablet \* > **Well, I think it’s safe to say the overpopulation problem has been solved. It’s obvious that Michael Moore has balls the size of Russia, so we can all just go live _there_ now.** In Soviet Russia, sperm produces you! Sorry, it’s the first thing that came to my mind. ---
**Author:** ![Walloon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/fbc32d/32.png) [@Walloon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walloon)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 8:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/19 "2003-03-24T08:15:51Z")
As I said on another thread, in 1965-1973, hundreds of American soldiers were dying in Vietnam _every week_, and the Oscar ceremonies when on unaffected and as glammed up as ever. ---
**Author:** ![Rilchiam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567/20 "2003-03-24T11:04:19Z")
Yes, **Walloon** , but Vietnam wasn’t this intense in its first weekend, and there wasn’t an Oscar ceremony that first weekend. Although…“the first televised war” was only on the evening news, in the absence of 24/7 cable news channels. And in WWII, as someone pointed out in another thread, people _went_ to the movies because that’s where the newsreels were shown. Things are different now because the news is in your face, all the time, live as it’s happening. Hmm…does media saturation determine relevance? Is there a Great Debate here? Nah…I don’t wanna go there. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hope-theres-no-academy-awards-today/163567.md?page=2)