The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 2019 Counterproductive
Hoo hoo hoo! Clap clap clap!
The 77th Academy Awards ceremony officially began, and the Kodak Theatre was filled with excitement.

Discussions have already begun.

First, it must be acknowledged that Chris Rock did elicit a lot of laughter, with a touch of offense and a bit of sharpness, but ultimately staying on track; moreover, everyone was overshadowed by Billy Crystal, and the position of Oscar host has always been a hot potato, with Chris handling the pressure to complete a commendable job.

Praise is still necessary; but alongside praise, criticism still relentlessly surges forth.

Disorganized, chaotic, and aimless, it's not just about losing Chris's sharpness.

In fact, Chris's offensiveness is his trademark. In order to maintain dignity and etiquette, the Oscars forced Chris to tone down his sharpness, which also meant that Chris suddenly became mediocre and boring, restrained and lukewarm, completely lacking the sharpness and incisiveness expected.

Moreover, putting that aside for the moment, an opening that lacks a theme and a core message is like guerrilla warfare, jumping from one thing to another, like whack-a-mole, sometimes hitting and sometimes missing, briefly evoking a few laughs before falling into a dull, empty, and boring state.

To make matters worse, Chris didn't seem to have figured out who he should criticize, and he didn't even make good use of Anson, the focus right in front of him.

It's heartbreaking.

Without comparison, there is no harm. Look at Chris's performance and then look at Anson's response in the confined space. Whether it is teasing Spider-Man or mocking himself for being a pretty face, he is appropriate in his actions and handles things with ease. He doesn't even need to say anything to create the biggest highlight of the opening.

This is not all.

A standing ovation, proud and composed, his straight spine revealing his unyielding spirit. Perhaps it was because of Jim Carrey, or perhaps it was because of himself, but without a doubt, Anson made his voice heard, once again reminding us of the countless overlooked stars in the long history of the Oscars.

Charlie Chaplin. Alfred Hitchcock. Robert Altman. Stanley Kubrick.

It's hard to imagine that these legendary achievements have never won an Oscar.

As time has passed, these legends have been recorded in history in their own way. They do not need the recognition of the Oscars. On the contrary, the Oscars are overshadowed because they failed to recognize their achievements. But this also shows that the Oscars are conservative and decadent, and completely ignore the genres of comedy, horror, science fiction and other films. They have long been out of touch with the times. Film is not just about biography and other formulaic works that deserve recognition.

Undoubtedly, Anson's actions failed to satisfy everyone.

Some criticized Anson's arrogance and rudeness, some attacked Anson's overestimation of his abilities, some mocked Anson's empty boasting, some ridiculed Anson's futile attempt to fight against overwhelming odds, and some believed that Anson was an opportunist who "wafted a tiger's skin to wave a banner" to bluff himself but in reality was just covering up his greed and ambition.

Wait, wait, the negative voices are endless.

However, no one can deny the impact of the topic; it was precisely because of Anson that people became aware of the issues surrounding the Oscars and began to discuss them.

Amidst the negative voices, praise, affirmation, and amazement also abounded, but what truly caught people's attention was the "rediscovery of Anson."

They realized that Anson was far more than just a pretty face; more importantly, Anson had his own ideas and thoughts, and was even better than those highly respected actors. Otherwise, why was Anson the first to stand up and applaud at the Kodak Theatre?
This is more effective and intuitive than any report or article, breaking down prejudice for the first time and allowing more ordinary people to see Anson's wisdom.

Then, a topic quietly emerged and quickly spread: "How about Anson hosting the 78th Academy Awards?"

It was an unexpected turn of events; no one anticipated how the story would unfold. The discussion wasn't about Anson's potential Oscar nomination, but rather about pushing him into the role of host, making him a part of the Oscars in an unconventional way.

And the topic spread like wildfire.

The more the onlookers thought about it, the happier and more excited they became. After all, this wasn't the first time, was it?

From "The Tonight Show" to "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" and tonight's Oscars, Anson has demonstrated his excellent eloquence and extraordinary humor on different occasions. He can act, sing, and deliver punchlines. Isn't he the perfect match that the Oscars have been searching for?
The discussion quickly unfolded in full swing—

Anson. Anson. Still Anson.

The Oscars have begun, and from the red carpet to the opening ceremony, the sole focus has been Anson, whose brilliance was overshadowed even by the appearances of Leonardo DiCaprio and Gisele Bündchen.

Logically, this scene was entirely expected; people had long anticipated such a situation. However, when it actually happened, they still couldn't help but sigh.

Despite the presence of so many top stars at the Kodak Theatre, all of whom are influential figures at the pinnacle of power, they still couldn't shake Anson's appeal and influence. The Academy, while raising its voice in celebration, once again felt a deep sense of powerlessness, confusion, and loss.

In fact, it was clear from Chris Rock's opening remarks that all these scripts had been reviewed by the Academy. They would not have been able to enter the rehearsal without the green light from the Academy's higher-ups. The Academy also wanted to tease and make fun of Anson, even to the point of treating Anson like a circus clown.

After all, Chris's specialty is offending people, and in this kind of situation, if Anson loses his temper, it would be seen as a lack of tolerance and an inability to take a joke.

The academy had Anson's Achilles' heel and was trying to create some explosive moments.

As a result... even the academy couldn't figure out what happened. Perhaps they tripped themselves up, tying Chris's hands and feet, afraid of losing face, and not allowing Chris to unleash his full power, resulting in a lukewarm and uninteresting performance; or perhaps Anson calmly and collectedly controlled the overall situation, launching a counterattack without making a sound, which instead shone brightly and dazzled like stars.

Once again, the academy has become a stepping stone for Anson, despite their deep hatred for him.
Is this a case of the academy shooting itself in the foot? The last straw that broke the camel's back?
Everyone is talking about Anson. Oscar, who should have been in the spotlight, has become a supporting actor, making it the stage for Anson to shine.

So, should the Academy be happy? Looking at the impressive ratings and the early surge in online buzz, standing in the spotlight as they wished, riding on Anson's coattails and basking in applause and cheers, can the old men led by Frank Pierce really smile?

However, regardless of the circumstances, the Oscars slowly began, with awards being announced one by one, starting with the technical department revealing the ultimate suspense.

After a long journey of three to four months, the awards season has finally come to an end, and tonight is the moment to reveal all the hard work and effort.

Of course, Anson wasn't idle either; in fact, he was one of the busiest people tonight.

(End of this chapter)