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2009 Legacy: The Robert Downey Jr. Supporting Nod

Why was he there for Tropic Thunder? To prove that he’s the only actor who can play a guy, playing a guy, disguised as another guy, and still get nominated for an Oscar.

Part of the 40 Oscars Jokes: The 2009 “Slumdog, Wolverine & Heath’s Legacy” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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

@Angelfire_User11/05/2000 05:32Adding a "Under Construction" gif because I’m busy laughing.
@Linux_Kernel_0.109/06/1999 18:55Compiled perfectly. No errors, just laughs.
@Silk_Road_Ghost07/23/2000 03:50Trading jokes in the shadows.
@Rugrats_Tommy08/14/2003 14:15A baby’s gotta do what a baby’s gotta do. Laugh!
@Brennan_Huff_X03/06/2013 19:26I have the voice of an angel... and the laugh of a hyena.
@Top_List_Winner06/26/2000 01:19Voted #1 on the Top 100 Jokes site!
@Keep_Calm_Fan09/24/1996 21:35Keep Calm and Read More Jokes.
@Net_Neutrality07/06/2010 00:25Equality for all jokes!

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