Why, oh why, do comedies get snubbed every year come Oscar season? Hollywood turns its surgically augmented nose in the air toward at least one truly funny film. So I propose a new awards show. We call it The Chaplins. We retroactively award Spinal Tap, Anchorman, The Big Lebowski, Best in Show, Dr. Strangelove, Young Frankenstein, and The Jerk. Melissa McCarthy wins Best Actress and Best Actor goes to Will Ferrell. Best Supporting Actor goes to Paul Rudd and Rebel Wilson snags Best Supporting Actress. We give a lifetime achievement award to Steve Martin. Oh, and there are awards unique to The Chaplins, as well. For example, Best Use of Potty Humor, Best Improvisational Ensemble, and Best Physical Gag awards. Also, the awards show is held at a midwest Shoney’s each year. Also, unlike the Oscars' tradition of getting a comedian to host, The Chaplins would get very dramatic hosts to do the honor, like Tommy Lee Jones, or Morgan Freeman.
Now that's an awards show I can get behind!
Now that's an awards show I can get behind!
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