Okay, here’s my idea.
He seems to be some sort of immortal modern deity, albeit a tractor-steering, dip-chewing sports monolith, but what else to people really worship? Anyway, he commands a pretty big audience at this time in his career. He can single-handedly turn something into the most watched cable program in history, apparently. And maybe the Farrelly brothers can have fun with the opening short film.
What, no good? Not “movie-star” enough? How about a well-publicized presentation gig? Of Best Picture, no less. Since seeing Brett Favre hand an Oscar to Oprah Winfrey or Tyler Perry would — oh my, can you just hear the cash register of ratings “cha-chings” now? And hey, Favre/Eastwood wouldn’t be too shabby either. Whichever way the needle goes, you’re covered.
Still no good? Alright, let’s stick with the 10. Of course. What was I thinking?
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16 responses to “Favre for Oscarcast host”
Can they bring back Billy Crystal, who is essentially the Brett Favre of Oscar hosts?
I love it! Sounds like a plot line on ‘Glee.’
I would love for the AMPAS to reach across the pond and hire either Ricky Gervais or Eddie Izzard. I’ve seen Izzard several times in concert, brill work.
Both are extraordinarily witty and poised though they certainly don’t have the star rating of a Hugh Jackman.
Can’t stand Farve… go Giants!
I think Gervais should do it.
Would Oprah or Tyler actually get an oscar (for best picture)? I thought they were exec producers who came in after Sundance. Not really sure how that works.
I hate to say this, but I have no idea who Brett Favre is. (That said, the only American football player I can name offhand is Tom Brady.) I realize I’m not the prime target audience, but…
Tab: I’m sure they’d find a way to get them up there, a la Gore.
Guy: Seriously? I mean, you didn’t even see “There’s Something About Mary?” Seriously?
Seriously. (And I saw and loved “Mary,” but no bells are ringing.)
I’m so embarrassed right now.
Hahahahaha. Too much. Too much. Love it.
Go re-watch and report back.
It’s slowly dawning on me. The guy Stiller’s character concludes Mary should be with? I’m having a realization similar to the one I described regarding British viewers and “Julie & Julia” yesterday: “That was a real person?!”
I’m such a moron.
Alright, you’ve inspired me Mr. Tapley. No football players but here are my 5 picks for Oscar Host
http://www.thecornercinema.com/?p=197
I’ll say it…….
“Weird Al” Yankovic. Thoughts? Anyone?
it’ll probably wind up being Neil Patrick Harris.
This is wild. As a Vikings fan and Oscar fan for twenty years, this would be the best of both worlds. Rather like getting a Bea Arthur as Ackmena Star Wars action figure.
“The guy Stiller’s character concludes Mary should be with?”
That would be it. “What about Brett Fahv-ruh?” still makes me laugh.
Of course, this was before the sight of that jackass made me want to punch things. I know this post was tongue-in-cheek, but if Favre was host, I would skip the Oscars for the first time in my entire life. Is there nowhere than I can be safe from “NUMBAH FOUR! GUNSLINGAH!”?