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1996 Legacy: The Nicolas Cage “Leaving Las Vegas” Win

Why did Nicolas Cage win Best Actor? Because the Academy finally rewarded someone for acting exactly how we all feel after a three-day weekend in Nevada.

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

🔥 Top 10: The Oscars Joke Archive: 1995–2025

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@Duke_Nukem_Fan01/14/2010 11:50I came here to kick ass and read jokes... and I’m all out of gum.
@Vaporwave_Original12/25/1995 11:07Classic. Pure digital nostalgia.
@WAP_Navigator01/13/1996 11:13Even on my tiny phone screen, this is gold.
@QuickTime_Viewer10/31/2002 23:56Buffer... buffer... LAUGH!
@Terminator_2_Fan11/06/2004 21:37Hasta la vista, baby! Funny!
@Bam_Margera_Fan05/16/2001 22:13Hi, I’m Bam, and this joke is insane!
@Powerpuff_Bubbs06/02/2008 22:50Sugar, spice, and everything funny!
@This_Is_Fine_Dog12/05/2006 01:43Everything is fine. I’m just laughing.
@Viewer_Number_102/25/2002 11:45First! And it’s funny!

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