Anyone with a Twitter account was bombarded with Academy Awards tweets last night. A search for #oscars resulted in literally hundreds of tweets per second (most of which read something along the lines of "I'm watching the Oscars!"). There were, however, a few Twitterers who really brought the wit last night. Here are some of the best:
@stuckeymurray Is Marisa Tomei wearing a stack of napkins?
@adamwade did you hear that sound? it was 50 million tv's being turned off
In response to Hugh Jackman's dance number with futuristic dancers re: "The Reader":
@videogum This reminds me of "Oh, Industry" from Beaches.
@marklisanti Baby Jackman will haunt my dreams forever.
@batemanimation If they do this with every category, we'll be here till August.
@maggielillis ben stiller, BYE GOOD
@Friedmanjon Quick fact: Frank Langella is the first man to have played
both Nixon AND Skeletor.
@woodlandalyssa Phillip Seymour Hoffman looks like a cat burglar
@SmartB*tches Kevin Kline: "My moustache. Is somber."
@mrdavehill This sound mixing award always stresses me out!
Referring to the orchestra playing the various nominees for best original score:
@Goose What - Jackman couldn't sing this stuff?
@paulscheer Jai Hole is the dirtiest non vulgar word said on national television.
@irockiroll I hope the Brothers & Sisters movie gets nominated. intensity!
In response to the flurry of tweets asking why they didn't include Heath Ledger in the death montage:
@barvonblaq Everyone calm down. They did Ledger last year.
@Twitterkins Great idea, playing "The Magnificent Seven" theme to welcome FIVE PEOPLE.
@caitorade Tina Fey and Robert Pattinson are like angel and devil on Mickey Rourke's shoulders.
@80miles More like Slum HOG Millionaire.
@jimmyfallon Best Tony's ever!!!
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