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1996 Archive: The Best Costume Win

Why did Restoration win? Because nothing says “Best Picture Material” like giant powdered wigs and corsets that prevent breathing.

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

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@Flash_Animator11/18/2015 01:23I should make a stickman movie about this.
@Britney_Spears_Fan06/21/1996 20:43Oops, I laughed again!
@Fresh_Prince_Will11/12/2005 20:07Chillin’ out, maxin’, relaxin’ all cool and laughing.
@SpiderMan_Peter09/06/2010 12:16My spider-sense is tingling... it is a funny one!
@Floppy_Fanatic09/09/2011 01:31Still fits on a diskette. Efficiency at its best.
@Memento_Guy05/28/2012 08:05Wait, what was the joke? Oh yeah, HA!
@Everquest_Solo08/23/2009 15:23Grinding for levels and laughs since 1999.
@Ultima_Online_V11/30/1996 02:32Greetings, Traveler! Care for a joke?
@Captain_Obvious12/28/1998 04:41This is a comment on a funny joke.

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