This is about keeping the culture war going for political benefit (Masters of War)

February 2022

“In other news, the Oscars announced three hosts for its ceremony next month: Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, and Wanda Sykes. Three hosts, meaning this year, there could be more people hosting the Oscars than watching them.” —Stephen Colbert

“The Oscars are trying something new this year: caring what the audience thinks, by allowing Twitter users to vote on their favorite movies, whether it was nominated for an Oscar or not. The top-voted film will be recognized during the broadcast, and three Twitter users will also be selected for an all-expenses paid trip to Los Angeles to present at the 2023 ceremony. So get ready to hear: ‘And now, presenting the award for best actor in a supporting role, Dame Helen Mirren and Twitter user @buttburgerpimp420.’” —Stephen Colbert

“Parents wanting some books banned from school libraries isn’t new – conservatives wanted to ban Harry Potter for promoting witchcraft, liberals want to ban Huckleberry Finn for using the N-word, mockingbirds want to burn that book about killing them. But the number of books targeted in recent months has soared, and the types of books being targeted now are very revealing. Namely, books on race, gender and sexuality, such as Maus, a Pulitzer-winning graphic novel on the Holocaust, books on school segregation and civil rights, even a biography of Michelle Obama. I can’t believe these people want to ban a Michelle Obama biography. It’s a biography. That totally gives away the game that this is more about ginning up a culture war than protecting kids. There’s no book about a first lady that’s controversial, you know? Unless maybe it’s Martha Jefferson’s book ‘101 Tips for Owning Slave Children Who Kinda Look Like My Husband.’ Yeah, that’s a little edgy for the kids, but otherwise it’s pretty chill. This isn’t about books. This is about keeping the culture war going for political benefit.” —Trevor Noah

https://idiocracy23.blogspot.com/2022/02/1001-ways-to-make-america-great-and.html

“A magisterial collection. A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night of the Earth 

and Orwell’s 1984.”

 

What channel is this guy watching? I'd love to have some information (money and envy)

"Congratulations to Al Gore. His movie won an Oscar. Today it got reversed by the Supreme Court. Al Gore announced last night that for the first time, the Academy Awards had a green theme. Which is not really true. It's always had a green theme -- money and envy." --Jay Leno

"I was listening to the news in the back. This just in: President Bush just promised we will be out of the Academy Awards by 2010." --David Letterman

"A juror in the Scooter Libby trial has been dismissed by the judge after the juror was exposed to information about the case outside of the courtroom. How did this happen? The news channels talk about nothing but Anna Nicole and Britney Spears for the last two weeks. What channel is this guy watching? I'd love to have some information." --Jay Leno

"Last night, Helen Mirren won an Oscar for her role in 'The Queen.' And now, the real Queen of England has invited her to have tea at Buckingham Palace. Meanwhile, President Bush has extended a similar invitation to Larry the Cable Guy." --Conan O'Brien

http://idiocracy23.blogspot.com/2016/06/john-hulse-collected-poems-1985-2015.html “A magisterial collection. An emotional roller coaster. Soon to be a cult classic. A combination of Bukowski’s Last Night On Earth and Orwell’s 1984.”

No, thanks, that guy’s crazy (Fast and Furious)

Donald Trump says, if elected, he is willing to “accept” a visit by Kim Jong Un. Kim Jong Un said, "No, thanks, that guy’s crazy." –Conan O’Brien

Oprah has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president. When asked about Hillary’s chances of becoming the most powerful woman in the world, Oprah said, "Oh, I’m not stepping down." –Conan O’Brien

Oscar winner Helen Mirren confirmed that she will be appearing in the eighth "Fast and Furious" film. She’ll be playing a respected actress who needs the money. –Conan O’Brien