Poem 161: Oscar Fiasco

A couple of weeks ago we decided to watch some flicks that were best picture nominees

“Belfast”, “CODA”, “Licorice Pizza”, “King Richard” and “The Power Of The Dog” we both sat down to see

We can honestly say that four of the five pictures were enjoyable to view

As far as the plot for “Licorice Pizza” I still haven’t any clue

We are now through half the list and still have five to go

When will we finish the rest? I don’t really know

Our aim was to complete them all before the awards were to be handed out

This way we would have some idea of what the fuss was all about

We both jumped on the bandwagon a little late in the game

You have to admire us for our determination just the same

Sunday we watched the red carpet interviews hours before the live show was to begin

This way we knew who the favourites were and who the experts were picking to win

Between phone calls, dinner and putting the dog in and out our back door

By pressing pause for each instance we were now behind an hour or more

Thank goodness it wasn’t the “Superbowl” because we fast forwarded the commercials, literally every one

We actually were in sync when the final award was won

It took six hours in real time to get through this annual event

I don’t know if this will classify as time that was well spent

The three hostesses that emceed this gala were very funny

Up until “Will Smith” took it upon himself to defend his “Honey”

A “G.I. Jane” remark to “Jada Pinkett Smith” and “Chris Rock” was under attack

“Will Smith” who was chuckling beforehand decided to give this comedian a smack

He went back to his seat and uttered some obscenities at “Chris Rock”

This unfortunately is what is garnering all the talk

Hats off to “Chris Rock” for staying in his place

“Will Smith” on the other hand is now feeling some disgrace

He ended up with the “best actor” for his “King Richard” role

His antics unfortunately has ruined his reputation as a whole

The acceptance speech “Smith” gave was intended as an apology as well

As far as the effects on his career? Time will only tell

Saturday he resigned from the “Academy”.  What they plan to do next isn’t clear

Finally, just in case you missed it, “CODA” won best picture of the year