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1997 Archive: The Cuba Gooding Jr. “Show Me The Money” Moment

Why was his speech so loud? Because he was the only person in 1997 who realized that if you win an Oscar, you’re legally allowed to lose your mind for exactly 45 seconds.

Part of the 42 Oscars Jokes: The 1997 “Titanic, Tiaras & King of the World” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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