B-man,
What up? So kudos to you first for taking on the job on such short notice. You’ve got the pedigree the Academy likes, and at this point, I don’t think anyone has any expectations for next year’s show.
So having said that, I think this year is the perfect opportunity to do something drastic. And by being drastic, I mean give the hosting duties to me. I’ve thought this through and I will give you my reasons why I’m the perfect host this year…
1. I like damn good in a tux.
I mean seriously, look at me!
2. I’ve been doing Oscar preview/live blogs for the past five years.
Going back to our film school days (maybe earlier), my partner in crime and I have used the interwebs to offer predictions and last year running commentary on the show, so it’s not like I won’t be watching anyway.
http://malikaziz.com/2011/02/27/2011-artfradieu-oscar-live-commentary/
3. I’m cool with ‘this’ Establishment.
My generation of young actors, writers, directors, producers, etc. are coming up so you’d get to keep that ‘we’re still hip’ vibe that Eddie and Brett were giving you.
4. I keep my private affairs to myself.
So no talk from me about my gigantic balls or what 70s group my genitalia are named after. But having said that…
5. I’m down for a little bad publicity.
But only on a short term basis, and only if we’re clear the endgame is to drive more eyeballs to the show. I’m single, Kim Kardashian is single; I’m just saying…
6. I’m a genuine film geek.
I have the respect for ‘Old Hollywood’ that I think is mandatory for the job. And in my particular case I know the history of those who came before me, from Sammy to Whoopi to Chris, and the historical part of that turns me on. And it’s going to be a little weird if Viola Davis is the only black person in the Kodak Theatre.
7. I’ve been vocal about my support for gay marriage.
So you’d be getting someone who’s gone in the complete opposite direction from the little fiasco that got the last guy fired.
8. I’m an award winning producer/director/actor who has hosting experience.
And my writing team works cheap to boot! Here’s a joke I was just handed: ”So this Herman Cain fella? This week one of his accusers says that he grabbed the back of her neck and said ‘You want the job right?’ during her sexual assault. When asked for comment, former President Clinton said, ‘I like a blow job as much as the next man, but if that’s your modus operandi, you are NOT qualified to be the President of the United States!”
(Hm, you’re right. That’s more of a Golden Globes joke, than an Oscars joke isn’t it? I’ll fire that writer. Let’s table that one for now…)
9. It’d be a Full Circle/Small Town Moment
One of the first gigs I ever had in this town was working for Imagine Entertainment as a researcher for your Hugh Hefner project. You paid me to go to the Playboy Mansion everyday, so really, as a man, I’m already in your debt. There’s a lot of jokes there, but I’m saving them for the monologue. And finally…
10. I’d Genuinely Be Happy to Have the Gig
And that should mean something right?
