Last night's Oscars - tanked ratings and so boring ....

United States
March 5, 2018 11:22am CST
I wasn't going to watch the Oscars last night. I have an intense dislike for anything Hollywood. But curiosity got the best of me and I did watch a few hours, eventually falling asleep both from boredom and not giving a hoot who or what won. One thing for sure - repeat host Jimmy Kimmel is about as funny as a broken hip and as entertaining as a pet rock, but he is very political, wants his personal opinions heard, and that's what most Hollywood entertainment is about these days. Admittedly, there were some super creative, brilliant nominees awarded some obscure Oscars, but most of the focus was on politics and less on their noble accomplishments. I was happy to hear that the ratings for the Oscars continue to tank, possibly hitting a new low last night. They are way too long, incredibly boring, full of politics and pomposity, and awarding movies many of us have never even heard of. Image: Pixabay.com
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@rheicel (7065)
• Philippines
6 Mar 18
What's the rating then? Jimmy Kimmel always being political he has a big heart for Trump administration. Hehe
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• United States
6 Mar 18
Definitely no big heart for Trump by Kimmel!
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@rheicel (7065)
• Philippines
6 Mar 18
@LindaCPearson Hahaha I think all Hollywood celebrities hated Trump.
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
9 Mar 18
@rheicel True and they're far more intelligent than they're given credit for!
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@LadyDuck (472097)
• Switzerland
6 Mar 18
I have never watched and I did not make an exception this year, I did not watch.
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@LadyDuck (472097)
• Switzerland
7 Mar 18
@LindaCPearson There is so much time difference that I never stayed up until early morning to see the Oscars.
• United States
6 Mar 18
Wise choice on your part! A big waste of time on my part!
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
5 Mar 18
I'm happy to hear that their ratings are continuing to dive. These people need to remember that we don't watch them for their politics, but for their ability to act and entertain. I never go see a movie for who is acting in it. I go for the movie's story. That, and I know none of the movies that are winning these days. They don't reward the mainstream, fan favorites any more.
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• United States
5 Mar 18
You are right. Hollywood doesn't seem to care all that much about the average movie fan anymore and has become a very close-minded, exclusive club.
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
6 Mar 18
@LindaCPearson And because of that reason, more and more people are ignoring them. Yet they seem to not care.
@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
6 Mar 18
How long is it? I haven't watched one.
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
5 Mar 18
Yeah, I haven't watched the Oscars for years @LindaCPearson for those same reasons. And I just knew it was going to be crappy this time.
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• United States
5 Mar 18
It was crappy on so many levels - definitely an arrogant bunch of people.
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@JudyEv (342060)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Mar 18
They are not on our list of 'things to watch'.
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• United States
5 Mar 18
I think I need to revise my list! I wasn't going to watch them. Hopefully, next year I'll be stronger!
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