I agree-eh! Very boring and the fashions were very blah! Jon Stewart needed help too. Can’t imagine what it would have been like had the writers still been on strike.
How about glued-on helmet head? I have been lurking on your site for quite some time now and find it absolutely hilarious. I started reading your blog when your daughter’s accident was mentioned on another blog… and aside from keeping my fingers crossed that the reattachment would work (which it has), I got hooked on your posts.
I haven’t watched the Oscars for a long time; I prefer to catch the highlights on tv shows and look at the pictures in the magazines. The Oscars have become too much; all the different categories so no one is overlooked or snubbed… the endless thank you speeches…
Anyway, just wanted to let you know the enjoyment you are giving me as I suffer through the end of one rotten, lousy winter up here in northeast Canada.
In other words, I didn’t miss anything. I never watch award shows these days, I just watch recap shows on other stations (like Fashion Police) to see what people were wearing. Who cares otherwise? AND THE ROCK? AT THE OSCARS? Puhlease!
Oh, Clooney off the singles list. Met her in Vegas (cocktail waitress) and word was if he took her to the Oscars then that’s it for Mr. Single. Glad you caught him.
I think I’m beginning to get a better understanding of the look my hairdresser was going for when I went to see her last week. Helmet Head looks sexier on you than it does on me bossy.
Bossy – more on Maya. Isn’t she PTA (Paul Thomas Anderson’s) main squeeze & baby mamma? I saw him in the oscar audience, but couldn’t tell if that was her next to him. What does Bossy think/know?
Yeah, kinda like those little Lego people with snap-on hair that you step on in the dark in the middle of the night.
And, as Craig mentioned above, I thought the other big hair story was the Afterthought Ponytail look (Ellen Page, Cameron Diaz, etc.) with the big ol’ Girl ‘Burns.
This recap makes me seriously thankful that I spent hours on end watching NASCAR during a bunch of cautions, red flags, and bad weather. A disappointment, sure. But at least I didn’t have to stab my own eyes out with a dull spoon (because it hurts more, you idiot **some movie quote but can’t remember which one**) over having to stare at bad helmet head hair. Especially when it comes to Dwayne Johnson. I so wouldn’t have *hearted* him anymore if I had to witness it live.
Travolta might have just worn a sign on his chest announcing to the world he sprayed his head with spray paint. I do a better job at halloween on my kids….
I haven’t watched an “award show” in years. Seriously, why are these people getting awards? Because they can act? Heck you should see the job my 6 year old does when she doesn’t want to eat the chicken on her plate.
I mean, I love me some Cusack as much as Bossy (and he should have been nominated for something at sometime over the years) but still, do we really need 3+ hours of people wearing outfits that cost more than my car payment in order to give it to him? Nah.
Daniel Day-Lewis was worth the wait..He’s a classy cat.
And Dexter has it right about the scientologists removing the brain of Travolta, and replacing it with a flip-top for easy access.
I’ll go out on a limb and state that I was disappointed that Norbitt didn’t win in the make-up cateogry. We laugh ourselves silly over some Norbitt here in these parts.
Andy Griffith called. Howard is missing. Last seen impersonating Martin Luther King.
Laura says
February 25, 2008 at 8:43 amI agree-eh! Very boring and the fashions were very blah! Jon Stewart needed help too. Can’t imagine what it would have been like had the writers still been on strike.
Patricia says
February 25, 2008 at 8:43 amHow about glued-on helmet head? I have been lurking on your site for quite some time now and find it absolutely hilarious. I started reading your blog when your daughter’s accident was mentioned on another blog… and aside from keeping my fingers crossed that the reattachment would work (which it has), I got hooked on your posts.
I haven’t watched the Oscars for a long time; I prefer to catch the highlights on tv shows and look at the pictures in the magazines. The Oscars have become too much; all the different categories so no one is overlooked or snubbed… the endless thank you speeches…
Anyway, just wanted to let you know the enjoyment you are giving me as I suffer through the end of one rotten, lousy winter up here in northeast Canada.
The Domestic Goddess says
February 25, 2008 at 8:44 amIn other words, I didn’t miss anything. I never watch award shows these days, I just watch recap shows on other stations (like Fashion Police) to see what people were wearing. Who cares otherwise? AND THE ROCK? AT THE OSCARS? Puhlease!
Sister Honey Bunch says
February 25, 2008 at 8:46 amThe BEST part of the Oscars was waiting to see which presenter would slip on that one spot by the mic.
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
February 25, 2008 at 8:48 amEh is definitely the word.
junebug says
February 25, 2008 at 9:05 amWhat I want to know ’cause I have an inquiring mind, who is that woman in the little box in the Rock’s photo? And what is she doing?
All Adither says
February 25, 2008 at 9:06 amBossy takes the best TV pictures.
lintys says
February 25, 2008 at 9:13 amyeah, what was up with the hair on the Rock and Travolta??? dark. severe. unflattering. yuck! kinda looked like it was painted on with a sharpie!
Tammy says
February 25, 2008 at 9:25 amOMG – I picked up on the same hairdo thingy also!! Check out my OSCAR OBSERVATIONS on my blog: http://thecolorofhome.blogspot.com
Too funny! Love the one of George’s date!!
Grandma J says
February 25, 2008 at 9:37 amYea, I noticed the sharpie hair on Travolta too….plus the gumby thick neck. Maybe the whole “look” is a weird botox thing.
Avitable says
February 25, 2008 at 9:37 amDid Ellen Page have helmet hair too?
Momo Fali says
February 25, 2008 at 9:51 amGeorge Clooney brought Martin Luther King?
dlyn says
February 25, 2008 at 9:59 amI rested easy in skipping the whole deal, because I knew I could count on you for a sharp, insighful summation. Me=not disappointed.
Assertagirl says
February 25, 2008 at 10:00 amMmmmm, furrowed Clooneybrow.
William says
February 25, 2008 at 10:03 amDid you see who got the oscar for best sound editing. I am dying to know.
Mrs. G. says
February 25, 2008 at 10:09 amJT looked like he had sprayed his hair on. Is that possible?
Maria R says
February 25, 2008 at 10:32 amUm. That was TWO words…Helmet (one) Head (Two) Unless helmethead is a compound word. It could be. But I don’t think so.
Michael says
February 25, 2008 at 10:35 amI did not watch a single second, so I appreciate the recap. Thank you.
Sarah is Ok says
February 25, 2008 at 10:36 amI thought it looked a little pube-like.
joeinvegas says
February 25, 2008 at 10:36 amOh, Clooney off the singles list. Met her in Vegas (cocktail waitress) and word was if he took her to the Oscars then that’s it for Mr. Single. Glad you caught him.
David says
February 25, 2008 at 11:01 amEh? Really? I actually enjoyed it. First time in many years, in fact.
Craig says
February 25, 2008 at 11:01 amThe Oscars were incredibly boring as usual, but also as usual, I couldn’t turn it off. Damn you Oscar.
And what was with all the women with “wind-swept” hair? They all looked like Hermey the Misfit Elf who wanted to be a dentist.
jennie says
February 25, 2008 at 11:15 amI was too distracted by The Rock having a name other than The Rock to notice his hair.
dexter says
February 25, 2008 at 11:34 amTravolta looks like a mental patient. Wasnt that guy nominated who starred in “the crossed eyed Jimi story”? I didnt see him.
Miz Booshay says
February 25, 2008 at 11:56 amKen Doll Hair.
Glued on fuzz.
So fugly.
But ya know what, I kind of relate to John.
I was once slightly cute.
I am not any more.
Just like John.
sassy says
February 25, 2008 at 12:13 pmI think I’m beginning to get a better understanding of the look my hairdresser was going for when I went to see her last week. Helmet Head looks sexier on you than it does on me bossy.
V says
February 25, 2008 at 12:25 pmBossy – more on Maya. Isn’t she PTA (Paul Thomas Anderson’s) main squeeze & baby mamma? I saw him in the oscar audience, but couldn’t tell if that was her next to him. What does Bossy think/know?
Denise says
February 25, 2008 at 12:30 pmTravolta looked like Dracula. TRULY.
And what is up with Cameron Diaz?? eewwww.
Foolery says
February 25, 2008 at 12:31 pmYeah, kinda like those little Lego people with snap-on hair that you step on in the dark in the middle of the night.
And, as Craig mentioned above, I thought the other big hair story was the Afterthought Ponytail look (Ellen Page, Cameron Diaz, etc.) with the big ol’ Girl ‘Burns.
Tootsie Farklepants says
February 25, 2008 at 12:55 pmEveryone was wearing their “just in case it rains” hair.
Annie says
February 25, 2008 at 1:19 pmThis recap makes me seriously thankful that I spent hours on end watching NASCAR during a bunch of cautions, red flags, and bad weather. A disappointment, sure. But at least I didn’t have to stab my own eyes out with a dull spoon (because it hurts more, you idiot **some movie quote but can’t remember which one**) over having to stare at bad helmet head hair. Especially when it comes to Dwayne Johnson. I so wouldn’t have *hearted* him anymore if I had to witness it live.
Caroline says
February 25, 2008 at 1:50 pmI saw a closeup of Travolta’s head somewhere, and that hair is definitely FROM A CAN. The same kinda can that produces SPRAY CHEESE.
Redneck Mommy says
February 25, 2008 at 2:12 pmTravolta might have just worn a sign on his chest announcing to the world he sprayed his head with spray paint. I do a better job at halloween on my kids….
dexter says
February 25, 2008 at 4:07 pmWhen the Scientologists removed Travoltas brain, they replaced his hair with a flip top dome for easy access
ali says
February 25, 2008 at 4:16 pmi’m pretty sure travolta’s hair was painted on.
Heather says
February 25, 2008 at 4:59 pmThank goodness for DVR.
Amy says
February 25, 2008 at 5:09 pmTravolta gave me the heebie-jeebies.
SayWhat? says
February 25, 2008 at 6:02 pmthanks for the recap.
I haven’t watched an “award show” in years. Seriously, why are these people getting awards? Because they can act? Heck you should see the job my 6 year old does when she doesn’t want to eat the chicken on her plate.
I mean, I love me some Cusack as much as Bossy (and he should have been nominated for something at sometime over the years) but still, do we really need 3+ hours of people wearing outfits that cost more than my car payment in order to give it to him? Nah.
mr.lootiatto says
February 25, 2008 at 6:40 pmah, the things we love to hate…
Daniel Day-Lewis was worth the wait..He’s a classy cat.
And Dexter has it right about the scientologists removing the brain of Travolta, and replacing it with a flip-top for easy access.
we_be_toys says
February 25, 2008 at 8:32 pmI watched the last half-hour and that was all I needed to see to know I missed NOTHINK!
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
February 25, 2008 at 9:01 pmI’ll go out on a limb and state that I was disappointed that Norbitt didn’t win in the make-up cateogry. We laugh ourselves silly over some Norbitt here in these parts.
Andy Griffith called. Howard is missing. Last seen impersonating Martin Luther King.
kerrianne says
February 25, 2008 at 10:21 pmI couldn’t help but be entertained by the endless montages last night. I love me a good montage.
The helmet head? Only works on Jim Carrey when he’s playing Lloyd Christmas, methinks.
meleah rebeccah says
February 25, 2008 at 10:39 pmTHIS POST was the funniest and bets part of the entire OSCAR experience this year…THANK YOU
Dawn says
February 26, 2008 at 11:22 pmyawn. the oscars were cure for my insomnia. well. that and the x@nax.
erin says
March 1, 2008 at 7:04 amI’ll bet they paid big bucks for that cut:o