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2011 Classic: The “True Grit” Snub

Why did it lose all 10 nominations? Because the Coen Brothers decided that making a movie with no woodchippers was a risky move.

Part of the 42 Oscars Jokes: The 2011 “The King’s Speech, Franco’s Nap & The Social Network Snub” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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

@Avatar_Na_vi08/20/2001 09:54I see you... laughing!
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