Recently Overheard

Last niht I attended a irlfriends-only Oscar Party. Yes, we did et dressed for the event.

Snippets of Conversation:

Have you seen any of the winnin or even nominated films?  Was Beyonce the only female siner available for the evenin? The Countin Crows are still toether? Wow, Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz are in the same place at the same time, they really are two different people. Yes, I will have another martini. Someone needs to throw Renee Zellweer a muffin, that irl looks hunry. Did Robin Williams just say "You, o irl?" What the hell is up with the awards in the aisle thin? Did P. Diddy just call The Polar Express hip? Does anyone else want another martini? She didn't actually pay someone to make her hair look that bad, did she? Jamie Foxx has been declared our IT uy for the evenin. A final martini anyone?

Your turn, share a snippet of your conversation or thouhts durin the Oscar telecast. Of course it is okay to say "I was thinkin that it is a ood thin I am not watchin that silly award show." 

Comments

[vit]

I'm afraid I can't watch any award shows, I find them so cringeingly embarrassing, I'm just waiting for someone to say or do something that will wreck their career because it's so pathetic or embarrassing or awful .... and when they cry I can't take it at all.... coulnd't they just say "thank you very much" and get off the stage? *shudders at the thought of another red-faced star*

[honestyrain]

i think i am the only person who thought rene zelleweger looked awesome. here i espected to wake up to tave reviews of her dress and hair but nope. silly world, silly silly.

[Michael]

Chris Rock's fetish with Jude Law was....ummmm...... interesting. Sean Penn's rebuttal was typical Penn and classy, if you ask my humble opinion. However, Penn should have realized long ago not to feed the bears, if you know what I mean-- Chris came back on stage and threatened to sic his "Accountants" on him. Is this the first threat on an Oscar telecast?

For someone who wasn't even in attendance or nominated, Law was talked about as much as Scorsese and Clint. Not bad for free advertising!

[wavybrains]

Was the only person to think the perfect question for one of Michele's games would be: What would be your acceptance speech in 30 seconds or less? :P Oh and what award did you just win?

Also, I noticed the appalling lack of women in any of the techincal categories--special effects, sound etc. Rows of black tuxes :P

And what's with the dark hair? Renee? Drew? Reese? You all need HELP :P

[Wickwire]

I'm happy for Swank but it was a bit arrogant for her to demand more time to thank her three page list. Jamie made a very nice and moving speech however I wish he didn't mention Oprah and Halle. Please *pause* don't ever get *pause* Selma Hayak *pause* to present again, how annoying.

[Cara]

I went to high school with Renee Zellweger and we are still friends today. I spoke to her about a month ago and told her that I hated the color of her hair. LOL Of course, I told her that in a very polite way but apparently in Hollywood "brunettes" are "in" and fake blondes are "out". I then said to her..but you are not a fake blonde!! LOL

Anyway, I also said to my husband..."what's the deal with giving awards in the aisle. I would be offended if I had won an award and because I wasn't as well known as the other "stars" that I had to receive mine in the aisle! I also thought that Halle Berry (sp?) looked just FABULOUS in that dress...I'd kill for her figure.
I didn't finish watching the award show..I just wanted to see Renee present her award.

[Zee]

Upon seeing Renee Zellweger:

- Wow, love the dress! I wonder why she couldn't find one that fit her upper body better? Her boobs are squishing out all over the place!

[Zinnia Cyclamen]

'Wow, this is a great gig. Even the drinks are sensibly priced. Wish there were toilets at various places, though, not just at one end so I have to squeeze past everyone when I need to go there. Love the music!'
Had a great time out at a live music gig last night. Didn't remember the Oscars even existed until I read the headlines in my online newspaper this morning.

[annie]

I watched "the History Channel"'s series on Hitler instead. I found him less narcissistic than the Movie Stars.

[Garrison Steelle]

*Counting Crows have never sounded so bad!
*Who the F*$%( did Beyonce's makeup?
*I'll put $20 on the Academy not even inviting Rock back to present. Ever.
*Where IS Catherine Zeta-Jones?
*I'd not show up either if they were really going to use THAT script!
*This really was a lousy year for music in movies.
*You want sausage on your pizza?
*No, on your PIZZA!

[Shane]

Whilst others were busy with Oscars concerns, I was saying things such as:-

- "My love, if you want to spend your money on 'aura photography' then that's fine by me"
- "My love, what the hell is aura photography?"
- "My love, don't you think some reconsidering of priorities might be in order?"
- "My love, how come you're so bright, yet you still buy in to all that stuff?"
- "My love, you baffle me, but (singing now) 'Babe, you turn me on...'"

[LadyBug]

- "That Counting Crows dude looks like one of those plastic heads from the Play-Doh barber shop...like someone pushed down on his head and popped his hair out through pre-drilled plastic holes."

- [After Beyonce's first performance-the one in French] - "That was awful. Just awful."

- [During Beyonce's second performance-the "Phantom of the Opera" song] - "You know what she needs? MORE JEWELRY!"

- "What's up with giving the awards out in the audience? They may as well tell those folks, 'You're just not important enough for us to seat you close to the stage. We'll just come back here to the cheap seats and give you the award here.'"

[Uncle Horns]

Who put the tarantula on Adam Duritz's head?

[bari]

Let's just watch Chris Rock's intro and go to bad.

[bari]

...or go to bed. LOL

[elle]

I ADMIT IT, OKAY? I watched the whole thing. What's up with the acceptance speeches? They are so calm, cool and collected and when it's time for their "performance of a life time" they act like 15 year old girls at a Back Street Boys concert. They know there is a possibility they may win, rehearse!!

[nat]

WHAT color is Natalie Portman's dress exactly?

For the rest:
http://natsthename.blogspot.com/2005/02/sit-your-aes-down_110960720453469596.html

[Jennifer]

I was flipping between BBC America, Trading Spaces and sleep during the Oscars last night. But I did wake up in time to hear Jamie's acceptance in its entirety. One of the best Oscar moments ever, in my opinion. I then rolled over and cried myself to sleep.

In a good way. A very good way. And I may even have had a word or two with his Grandmother during the night.

[Cori]

I was thinking..."I'm missing Desperate Housewives for this?" and then I changed the channel and watched Celebrity Poker Showdown.

[gigem]

Several things come to mind (I'm an oscar junkie):

What was Laura Linney thinking with that hair?
Where's an interesting dress? There was no Bjork this year!
Beyonce--lose the three foot necklace!
Why was Spike Lee wearing white?
Why do women who have no color wear a no-color dress?
Why did every nearly every woman have a fishtail dress?
What was up with the feathers on the dresses?
Yes, I was shocked that Selma and Penelope were different people!
The aisle/group presentations were horrible.
The red carpet group from ABC were insulting.
What exactly did Jamie Foxx's daughter do while he was going backstage to talk with the press after he won? Did Oprah or Halle take her?:)
Boy, that dinner was fantastic!
It sure is nice to get away from the kids for a few hours!

[Meeta]

Most of my thoughts are already up here. I actually thought Chris Rock did a good job given his history of comedy and what he USUALLY says at his stand ups. But I did sit there and say, ok...who invited Prince??!! And I did say why Beyonce WHY?!
But I loved Cate Blanchett's dress and Halle Berry's as well. And just like you I was sitting on the phone with my best friend when Renee came out and said EAT A COOKIE!...then proceeded to eat a cookie myself LOL.

[Sol]

There were those few that my husband insisted really needed some food. Do they really think they look that good with all that make up? Yes Dear, in fact, most people apparently like that. Have we seen that movie? Did I (me) stay awake through that movie? Would you look at that dress? She looks like Morticia Adams. Are you awake? I'm glad Morgan Freeman won. Yeah, but I liked Seven better. Snoring. Are you awake? Gah, maybe I can change the station now.

[Dawn (webmiztris)]

my husband can't tell Selma and Penelope apart either!!

[tanya]

"Beyonce is singing AGAIN??"

"They probably just wanted to prove a black woman could sing without showing her nipples."

[milehighdivacyn]

Well I don't watch awards shows because the recipients seem to always talk too much about everything but a gracious thank you...

I do like watching ET to see the fashions though

[geoff]

Morgan Freeman's speech should be sent to every award recepient of "how it is to be done". Pure class.

[DJDQ]

The real question is what is up with Oprah and Jamie
Foxx? Did anyone see her show Monday? I thought that they were going to drop to the floor and do it right there!!! Rubbing hugging kissing noises!!!! Oh My!!! Why was Oprah seated right there with the nominees at the Oscars? It was like a performance for the Queen! All hail Queen Oprah ! Puhleeeeese!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!