Cut The Political Bullshit!

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I'm a regular viewer of various award shows during the annual award season. One award show moment that stands out in recent memory is Chris Rock's turn as the 2022 Oscars co-host (or guest host?) during the #OscarsSoWhite controversy. His opening was powerful, but what really got everyone talking was when Smith approached Chris Rock and hit him in the face after he made a joke about Jada's shaved head. It was shocking and awkward for everyone in the room. And how someone can be so fucking arrogant and stupid on live TV? It overshadowed everything,  for fuck's sake!

While it made headlines, it's definitely NOT my personal favorite.



Another memorable Oscars host was Jimmy Kimmel. He hosted the Oscars in 2017 and addressed the infamous Best Picture mix-up, where "La La Land" was initially announced as the winner instead of "Moonlight." Kimmel handled the situation with wit and humor. It was indeed memorable and humorous moment, but it doesn't top my list of favorites.

Ellen DeGeneres hosted the 2014 Oscars and her selfie with A-listers group became a Twitter sensation. I’m not a fan of this woman, so I don’t care. I was more interested in the award winners than her monologues, so it didn't make the cut as my favorite either.

Andy Samberg's hosting of the 2015 Emmys gave us tons of laughs, and I'm a fan of his comedic style. Still, it didn't earn the top spot as my favorite. 

My most cherished award show host monologue over the years goes to…

Ricky Gervais!

He’s been hosting the Golden Globes for 5 times. My favorite is when he hosted the 2020 Golden Globes. In his eight-minute monologue, he dropped a comedic bomb telling award-winners not to turn their speeches into political platforms. As he put it: “So if you do win an award tonight, don't use it as a platform to make a political speech. You're in no position to lecture the public about anything. You know nothing about the real world. Most of you spent less time in school than Greta Thunberg. So if you win, come up, accept your little award, thank your agent and your God, and fuck off!”

I was watching that like….


This was not only unforgettable, but downright iconic. But rumor has it, that he may never be invited to host the Oscars after that GG roast. Do you think he gives a shit? I don’t think so.


The reason why this is by far the best monologue at the award show is because I’m totally with him on this. I find it frustrating when award show become platform to say all that political bullshit. Critics also say that celebrities talking about politics at award shows might seem hypocritical, considering how rich and privileged Hollywood can be.

The reaction to political speeches at award shows is a matter of personal perspective, and not everyone hates them. I remember applauding Leonardo DiCaprio’s speech when he won an Oscar. It was so heartfelt and well-spoken that I couldn't help but think he'd been rehearsing it since his nomination for 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' back in 1994.

I care a lot about climate change and environmental issues, but I think what made his speech unforgettable was the audience's excitement. People had been waiting for years to see Leo's Oscars victory speech, and when it finally came, it became a remarkable moment in both movies and activism.

Some people have different reasons for disliking or feeling uncomfortable with political speeches in award shows. While for me, award shows are seen as a form of entertainment and meant to be a good time, a break from everyday life. Some of us just want to enjoy the art and entertainment rather than being reminded of political crap or social issues during the show. Many of us use award shows to escape from the noise. It's like a mini vacation from all the serious stuff. As a final point, award shows already run long. We'd rather see more awards and performances than get caught up in lengthy and boring political speeches.

So, I've watched hosts like Chris Rock, Jimmy Kimmel, Ellen DeGeneres, Andy Samberg, etc. work their hosting magic. But, you know, it's Ricky Gervais who really grabbed my attention with his 5th Golden Globes monologue. His cheeky "no political speeches" resonates with me who don’t give a fuck about those nonsense and just want to sit back and enjoy some pure entertainment during these shows.

That's it!

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