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Let's be honest, the Oscars are pretty damn boring to watch. Last night's show was no different, aside from Leonardo DiCaprio's Best Actor acceptance speech, Lady Gaga and The Weeknd's performances and Chris Rock doing his best to keep people awake while doing an admirable job as host.
One segment that was supposed to be funny, but fell flat was Stacey Dash's brief appearance after being introduced by Rock as "the new director of our minority outreach program."
The "Clueless" star hit the stage and said: "I cannot wait to help my people out. Happy Black History Month, thank you," before quickly walking off.
There were a few laughs from the audience, but most just seemed confused. Watch the moment below and check out The Weeknd and Chrissy Teigen's reaction.
The Weeknd looked like he wasn't sure if he wanted to laugh or cringe while watching Stacey Dash
Chrissy Teigen is the best at award shows. #Oscars @chrissyteigen pic.twitter.com/h6wYle8PL2
— Elizabeth C (@ecctv) February 29, 2016
Dash later took to her blog to explain what took place.
You might be watching the Oscars and wondering why someone named Stacey Dash just walked across the stage. (Why was that funny anyway?)
Well, I’m Stacey – with an “e” – and it’s nice to meet you. I was born in the South Bronx, became an actress in Hollywood where I starred in the 1995 movie Clueless.
Since then, you won’t believe what happened. (Actually you can read the full story in my upcoming book There Goes My Social Life: From Clueless to Conservative.) Even though I voted for Obama during 2008 – even had a bumper sticker! – I didn’t make the same mistake twice. In 2012, I voted for Mitt Romney – and everyone freaked the hell out about it.
Why? Well, black people should support black candidates, I was told. But I’m not one to be told what to do. No matter my skin color, I was going to vote for the best candidate. Since I was blamed, mocked, and ridiculed in the press over supporting a Republican, I’ve spoken out about a LOT of stuff that black people try to stuff down my throat.
For example, I spoke out against Black History Month. ( Why should there be such a thing? Haven’t we had more than just one month’s worth of accomplishments? Here my thoughts HERE.) Plus, I spoke out against the #OscarsSoWhite controversyHERE. My take? We need to stop complaining about white people oppressing us, we shouldn’t boycott the Oscars, and we need to support Chris Rock the host.
Which brings me to the joke. When they added ME to increase the diversity, I’m sure many black people rolled their eyes. I’m not “black enough,” they say. But guess what? I’ve heard that all my life. I would rather be a free thinking, black than a cookie cutter black who thinks – and votes – just like all my friends.
Yes, I’m the actress from the South Bronx who has always dreamed of winning an Oscar. But God has a great sense of humor and this is my first encounter with one of my dreams of destiny. Bringing diversity to Hollywood… not merely because of color, but politics as well. (After all, different colors of skin is an easy kind of diversity. Ideological diversity is much harder, because it forces everyone to come face to face with actual beliefs. Hollywood needs BOTH.)
Anyway, this is a first. A beginning.
So that’s who I am. Nice to meet you.
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