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2012 Archive: The Glenn Close “Nobbs” Nod

Why did she play a man? Because after six nominations, she realized she needed to try a different gender to see if the Academy would finally notice her.

Part of the 38 Oscars Jokes: The 2012 “The Artist, Meryl’s Gold & Angelina’s Leg” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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

@GameBoy_Color09/23/2013 23:28Brilliant! Like playing in full color for the first time.
@Pikachu_Fan_8808/15/2008 06:33Pika-pika! Translation: This is very funny!
@Alt_Vista_Searcher11/02/1995 11:50I searched for "gold" and found this joke.
@Twin_Peaks_Coffee10/25/2003 22:32A damn fine cup of coffee and a damn fine joke!
@Eminem_Fan_0006/01/1996 11:53Will the real funny joke please stand up?
@Agent_Smith_0105/30/2001 15:03It is inevitable... you will laugh.
@Goosebumps_Kid05/13/2001 12:32Reader beware, you’re in for a scare... and a laugh!
@Heathers_Winona01/02/2011 20:40Greetings and salutations! Very funny.

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