Rock says only gays watch Oscar on TV
Posted on : 2005-02-16| Author : Philip Green
News Category : Entertainment
Rock, a popular comedian and actor thinks that Oscar Award Ceremony is nothing more than a fashion show and is watched mostly by gays! At least this is what he said in the interview in latest issue of Entertainment Weekly.
“Come on, it's a fashion show," says Rock in the 4th Feb issue of the magazine. "What straight black man sits there and watches the Oscars? Show me one. And they don't recognize comedy, and you don't see a lot of black people nominated, so why should I watch it?"
Rock is supposed to host the very show itself that he has made fun of in his comment. This year the 77th Academy Awards will be held on 27 February. There are reports saying that some of the angry academy members have secretly asked for removal of Chris Rock. They feel that Rock will “tarnish the reputation of the academy."
Gil Cates, producer of Academy Awards telecast however denied any such request made to the organization. “The academy has heard no grumbling from its members and has no intention of even suggesting that Chris step aside," he said.
Cates further added that, "the Academy is excited about Chris Rock hosting this year's Oscar telecast and looking forward to a very funny evening with him. Chris's comments over the past few weeks are meant to be humorous digs at the show that some people, obviously including Chris himself, think may be a bit too stuffy."
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation is also with Rock. Joan Garry, executive director of the GLAAD organization said that "Chris Rock isn't making fun of gays -- he's poking fun at the Oscars."
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DOH!?
BRILLIANT publicity campaign if ive ever seen one.
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