Every year, I get excited about the Oscars. And, every year, about 7 minutes into the ceremony, a familiar realization comes flooding back: Oh, yeah! Award shows are super duper boring! The main culprit: the uninspired acceptance speeches that often are just a long list of random people's names. So, in an attempt to make a better world, I've compiled a list of dos and don'ts for future award winners to make the most of their stage time:
Do show your endearing humanity by cackling uncontrollably à la Julia Roberts:
Do make sure you're charming enough to pull off threatening to kidnap and have sex with everyone in the audience, like Roberto Benigni did: