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1999 Classic: The “American History X” Nod

Why was Edward Norton nominated? To show that a buzzcut and a bad attitude are the two key ingredients for an acting masterclass.

Part of the 38 Oscars Jokes: The 1999 “Shakespeare, Spielberg & Benigni’s Leap” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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⏳ Time Capsule: This is how we rolled in the first two decades of the internet

@Ace_Ventura_Pet08/03/1997 22:46Alrighty then! Super funny.
@Avatar_Na_vi07/28/2014 18:50I see you... laughing!
@Cipher_Steak09/26/2005 01:54Ignorance is bliss, but this joke is better.
@Bam_Margera_Fan04/29/2005 09:13Hi, I’m Bam, and this joke is insane!
@Celebrity_DM12/07/2000 12:11Let’s get it on! (The comedy match).
@Y_U_NO_Laugh12/30/2009 13:26Y U NO TELL MORE JOKES?
@No_Way_Jose04/22/2010 19:33No way! That’s too much!
@Tablet_User_1002/01/2010 00:32Tapping my way to a good mood.

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