By now, we’ve all seen it. Poor, poor Warren Beatty looking confused as fuck, just deferring to Faye Dunaway like, “I don’t know about this – you do it.”
Can’t say that I blame him. When I walk into a coffee shop and don’t know which end of the bar I order from and which end I pick up from, I do the same thing. Just defer to whoever is around…and then follow ’em. I’d imagine it’s the same feeling regardless of whether you’re a little confused in a coffee shop or on stage in front of millions of fucking people presenting the most prestigious award from a governing body that represents the pinnacle of your industry. NBD.
In a historic mishap at the 89th annual Academy Awards on Sunday night, the award for best picture was mistakenly awarded to “La La Land” after presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway were handed the wrong envelope.
In the middle of the “La La Land” producers giving their speeches, the enthusiastic group was interrupted on the stage and told that the award was actually supposed to go to “Moonlight.” In the middle of the chaos, producer Jordan Horowitz clarified the error and asked the “Moonlight” team to come up to accept their rightful award.
“This is not a joke,” Horowitz said.
It was a huge moment in Oscars history. It was also incredibly awkward and confusing, to the point where it felt like Jimmy Kimmel was just pranking everyone.
First, I just want to drop this here:
The world just witnessed a supervillain’s origin story. (Photo via @prewarcinema) pic.twitter.com/PXojrOw4Fv
— The Film Stage (@TheFilmStage) February 27, 2017
Second, I get it – you’re Business Insider. You’re not known for your humor, but still…come at me with something better than “Jimmy Kimmel was just pranking everyone.” That’s not funny – no one buys that. That’s a cruel joke and the host of the Oscars doesn’t have that much power. I didn’t laugh, or even crack a smile, at your failed attempt at a joke.
Now, on to the photo in question. Let’s break this down:
This is absolutely hilarious.
The first face that jumps out is Matt Damon’s. That is the quintessential “somebody done fucked up” face. It’s a myriad of disbelief, disappointment, shock, and a tad bit of awe. His face is screaming “somebody’s about to get fired, for sure. Maybe knocked unconscious and tossed out back in the alley.”
Poor Meryl Streep looks like she’s on the verge of tears. Mel Gibson is aghast. Salma Hayek is looking on in pure disbelief, as if her dreams have just been crushed. Dwayne Johnson has a deeper, more contemplative, look on his face. It’s like he’s already plotting vengeance.
It’s just pure emotional pandemonium.
But, my favorite? Sting. Despite all the chaos, he’s just sittin’ back not givin’ a shit and enjoying the show. It’d be wrong of me to assume that he’s lit up like a Christmas tree, but I’d like to make that joke regardless.
Our own movie critic, Brandon Vick, was especially distraught about the unfair criticism of Beatty.
Leave poor Warren alone! The man didn’t announce shit. Maybe confused as hell but he ain’t the only one. #Oscars
— Brandon Vick (@SirBrandonV) February 27, 2017
Shit happens, people. That’s life – just gotta roll with it.
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