1. I have to say that this isn't anything that would even begin to encourage me to watch. It seems they could have at least tried to find somebody that is much more engaging and maybe draw some people that possibly are growing tired of the same old thing year after year.
2. I happen to find Ellen's sense of humor very refreshing and funny, and I'm 18. I'm not sure how well she'll do at the Oscars, though; other than the opening monologue, there's not much room during the show for the host to really shine.
All that's really asked of her is to provide transitions between each award presentation. There's not very much chance for golden comedy there.
3.
I'm 21 and I *LOVE* Ellen. Just sayin.
4.
This will be another year of me skipping the Oscars. I only watch when the host is intreaguing. This past year I watched, only because of the host.
Hell, I watched the Emmy's this year just because of the host. Now days, I'd rather check online to see who won rathern then sit around for 3 hours.
5.
are you kidding? as someone who is under 30, loves movies and the Academy Awards (most of the time), i can say that Ellen is freakin' hilarious and i'm stoked that she's hosting.
6.
I'm 18 and I love Ellen as well. Instead of generalizing on a very broad and diverse age group, maybe you should stick to saying that YOU dislike Ellen for so-and-so reasons, which you unsurprisingly neglected to mention.
7.
This is the end of televised Academy Awards as we know it.
8. I've seen ellen do her stuff for well over 10 years.
She's never been funny, edgy or original. Her following is as mystifying as Rosie and Oprah's. Now Stewart, he was damn funny.
Guess they don't like comedy or brains at the Oscars. Best line of last year: "Walk the Line or Ray with white people."
9.
ZZZZZZZZZZ...
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10. I've gotta toss out another vote for Ellen.
I'm under 30 and I think she's almost always funny.
11. Just want to toss out another thumbs up for Ellen from the under 25 crowd.
She was, afterall, the best part of Finding Nemo. Her silly puns, friendly personality, and contemporary hipness remind me of my mom. That's probably why I like her so much.
"Tonight is the night we celebrate excellence in film, with me, the fourth male lead in Death to Smoochie. Rent it." "Right now around the world we are being watched by hundreds of millions of people, nearly half of whom are in the process of being adopted by Angelina Jolie" "The Oscars is really, I guess, the one night of the year you can see all your favorite stars without having to donate any money to the Democratic party.
And it's exciting for the stars as well, it's the first time many of you have ever voted for a winner." "Capote of course addressed very similar themes to Good Night and Good Luck. Both films are about determined journalists defying obstacles in a relentless pursuit of the truth.
Needless to say both are period pieces." "I do have some sad news to report. Bjork couldn't be here tonight.
She was trying on her Oscar dress and Dick Cheney shot her."
12. Also under 30 and love ellen.
She is hilarious and I think she'll do great (and I don't think her humor is that much different than Stewart's or Conan's.) And when did Conan host the Oscars? Or do you mean Stewart?
13. Just because you don't like Ellen, doesn't mean that other people under 30 don't. I'm 20, and I find her to be hilarious.
I'd find it interesting to know where you got your little theory from.
14. It's not that I don't think Ellen would make a good host.
She's funny, smart and talented. But I do wish Jon Stewart could have gotten another crack at it. This is the second time in recent years that the Academy has ran with its tail between its legs at the first sign of any negative thoughts toward the host (Chris Rock being the other time), even when most of the public seems to think they did a pretty good job of it.
I'm disappointed that he won't get another shot.
15. And Jon Stewart SUCKED.
..I'm sorry, but seriously, Ellen is going to be 10X better.
. THATS IT! 16.
Yeah, the Academy is really skewing older. I mean, an old, shriveled-up crone like Ellen (49) instead of those young upstart whippersnappers Chris Rock (42) or Jon Stewart (45)? What could they be thinking?
And I'm sure those people who were tolerant of a black host and a Jewish host will be turning away in droves because of a (gasp) lesbian.
17. Nobody remembered when Ellen hosted the emmys (i dont know, it was an award show) and she sucked major dong?
? She would come out to introduce people holding the most random crap and not even making the tiniest joke. Lame.
Somebody get Conan in for the Oscars, there, there's your headline, first man to host emmys and oscar in less than 12 months. Somebody give me a medal for my awesomeness.
18.
Conan would be a good choice for host.
19. I must say that, as a young person, I am okay with the choice of Ellen for the Oscars.
While she, most definatly, will not be as funny as Jon (but really...
who could be?), she seems to be a choice that will appeal to many. However, I do have to wonder.
..does the academy KNOW that she is gay?
Or does she appeal to so many demographics that they just figured that she is straight.
20. I'm 16 years old and think Ellen is one of the best comedians of our time.
She is funny, fresh and talks about things most can relate to. I am very excited to see her host the Oscars. I think this article is absurd and it is hurtful towards gay people.
I was shocked to read such a terrible article. I usually do not look forward to the Oscars, but this year I am because of her.
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