The 93rd Academy Awards ceremony was filled with glitz, glamour, and of course, some good-natured humor. But one moment that stood out was when host Jimmy Kimmel couldn’t resist taking a jab at former President Donald Trump.
It all started when Trump, in his typical fashion, took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the Oscars. He tweeted, “What a disaster the Oscars were last night. Just like our country, the Oscars have become a sad joke. Just look at the ratings, they’re in free fall. This is what happens when you keep trying to be woke and politically correct all the time. People get tired of it!”
But it seems like Trump’s tweet didn’t sit well with Kimmel, who had hosted the Oscars twice before in 2017 and 2018. During the ceremony, Kimmel couldn’t resist taking a dig at the former President, saying, “I have to admit, when I heard former President Trump say that there’s never been a worse host in Oscars history, I was a little hurt. But then I remembered that he’s a former President and I don’t know anything about Oscars.”
The audience erupted in laughter and applause, showing their support for Kimmel’s quick wit and subtle yet effective comeback. It was a moment that perfectly captured the essence of the evening – a celebration of the film industry, but also a reminder that we can all have a good laugh, even in the face of criticism.
Kimmel’s response also highlighted the stark contrast between the current President, Joe Biden, and his predecessor. While Trump often used his platform to attack and belittle others, Biden has been promoting unity and positivity. And Kimmel’s response was a perfect example of how we can choose to respond to negativity with humor and grace.
But this wasn’t the first time Kimmel has taken a jab at Trump. In fact, he has been a vocal critic of the former President, often using his late-night talk show to call out Trump’s actions and policies. And it’s no surprise that Kimmel didn’t hold back at the Oscars either.
In his opening monologue, Kimmel joked about Trump’s absence from the ceremony, saying, “We’re not going to have a host tonight, but that’s okay because every time a host at the Oscars, the President complains about it.” He also took a swipe at Trump’s infamous border wall, saying, “We’re hoping that this is the last time we have to do the show in a tent.”
Kimmel’s humor and wit were a breath of fresh air in a year that has been filled with challenges and hardships. And his ability to use comedy to address serious issues is what makes him a great host and comedian.
But Kimmel wasn’t the only one who used the Oscars as a platform to address important issues. Throughout the evening, several winners used their acceptance speeches to highlight social and political issues, from diversity and inclusion to climate change and police brutality.
And while some may argue that the Oscars should stick to entertainment and not get involved in politics, it’s important to remember that art and film have always been a reflection of society. And it’s heartening to see artists using their platform to bring attention to important issues and inspire change.
In the end, Kimmel’s response to Trump’s tweet was not only a moment of laughter but also a reminder that we can choose to respond to negativity with positivity and humor. And that’s a lesson we can all take away from the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony – to not take ourselves too seriously and to find joy and laughter even in the face of criticism.
So, thank you, Jimmy Kimmel, for being a great host and for reminding us that sometimes, a little humor is all we need to make things better. And as for former President Trump, well, we’ll let the ratings speak for themselves.
