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Monday, March 6, 2006 12:00 AM

Oscar castrates himself

The Academy celebrates niceness, bleeps out "bitch" and pats itself on the back for good behavior. And what did they do to poor Jon Stewart?
By Cintra Wilson

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  • Monday, March 6, 2006 01:43 PM

    It is indeed difficult to make one's way as a pimp or comedian in these environs.

    For a comedian, hosting the oscars is civil-service-like gig, but unlike a civil service job, few can really do it well. The reason ought to be obvious: the crowd is jaded and takes itself a bit too seriously. Stewart, I think, did an excellent job by actually getting the crowd to take itself a little *less* seriously. All the successful hosts do this, in fact. Yes, it took a little shaking of the oscar tree, but he did make it happen.

    —Chris Wiley

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