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1996 Vintage: The Apollo 13 “Problem”

Why did Apollo 13 lose Best Picture? Because the Academy decided that while getting back from the moon is impressive, screaming in the Scottish Highlands is more “relatable.”

Part of the 40 Oscars Jokes: The 1996 “Braveheart, Apollo 13 & Whoopi’s Return” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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