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1997 Vintage: The Frances McDormand “Fargo” Win

Why did she win Best Actress? Because she proved that you can solve a triple homicide, be seven months pregnant, and have a Minnesota accent without ever losing your cool or your mittens.

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

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@SpiderMan_Tobey09/28/1997 04:52With great power comes great responsibility... to laugh.
@Twin_Peaks_Coffee02/11/2015 12:23A damn fine cup of coffee and a damn fine joke!
@Woman_Yelling_C11/17/2007 03:20The cat is just sitting there laughing!
@Ultima_Online_V05/24/1995 15:29Greetings, Traveler! Care for a joke?
@Epic_Fail_Guy02/28/2001 02:56This joke is an Epic Win!
@Mind_Blown_Gif07/21/2010 18:16*Boom* - there goes my brain!

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