In something of an upset, Sean Penn took Best Actor at tonight's Oscars, snatching victory from favorite Mickey Rourke. Penn didn't disappoint with his acceptance speech, giving left, right, and center plenty to buzz about in his acceptance speech (transcribed by DailyDose):
...For those who saw the signs of hatred as our cars drove in tonight, I think that it is a good time for those who voted for the ban against gay marriage to sit and reflect, and anticipate their great shame, and the shame in their grandchildren's eyes if they continue that way of support. We've got to have equal rights for everyone.
And there are these last 2 things. I'm very, very proud to live in a country that is willing to elect an elegant man President, and a country who, for all its toughness,...creates courageous artists who despite sensitivity that sometimes has brought enormous challenges, Mickey Rourke rises again, and he is my brother.
Well, good job for slamming Prop 8, but coming from Penn, it wasn't exactly a Keyser Soze moment. Also striking a blow for gay rights was the editor of the Best Picture package, who awesomely cut from Mel Gibson in Braveheart to Penn's Harvey Milk. I salute you, sir!
As Jon Stewart might say, though, Sean, meet me at camera 3.
Get the new PD toolbar! "Elegant?" Really? That's what you're proud of? Why not "graceful," or "well-coiffed?" And, seriously, there have got to be 18 or so better synonyms for that. Get a Roget's, for frak's sake.
Finally, doesn't it siphon off some of the gravitas when your big finish is Mickey Rourke? Maybe a smidge?
You're an idiot. His characterization of Prez Obama tied in perfectly with the role Penn won for, and what it meant, and the nod to Rourke was needed and equally appropriate. Perhaps aside from not mentioning his family, it was a perfect acceptance speech. Buy a clue.
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possum
1:18AM Feb 23rd 2009
Baaa Baaa Baaaraak! Baa Baa! Just another one of his sheep.
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Dave
1:25AM Feb 23rd 2009
A man trying to impregnate another man's fecal matter is not equal to other relationships.
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PCL
1:28AM Feb 23rd 2009
Tommy, No stealing schtick from my boy Jon!! But nicely put, Tommy. And what's the deal with your radio show? Inquiring minds want to know--have you given it up for Daily Dose or your new (and I might add very impressive) gig at the White House Press Room? As President of the Tommy Christopher Fan Club, I think I should know these things--and why wasn't I consulted?????
PS: Best thing about the Oscars--why, that lovely Aussie Hugh Jackman!!!
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Tommy Christopher
1:43AM Feb 23rd 2009
PCL,
there will be a show next Saturday for sure. I hope you've bookmarked dailydose.us because I post a lot of stuff there that you can't get here. It's also easier for me to keep up with comments there, so c'mon over.
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PCL
2:25AM Feb 23rd 2009
Tommy, Will do and thanks.
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Michelle
2:40AM Feb 23rd 2009
mmmmmmmm
Hugh Jackman
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Michelle
2:43AM Feb 23rd 2009
and I think the tie in statement is correct,
surely residual from his last part...lol
and it does work in alot of ways, there is a level of elegance in the White House right now...I like that.
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Michelle
2:44AM Feb 23rd 2009
but only the part about the tie in, the rest of the post of rubbish...
dude....
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kathy
3:38AM Feb 23rd 2009
Once again a left wing off the page nut uses the Privelege of the Cameras to say something political. The man can act, and that is what he needs to do.
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A.J.
6:53AM Feb 23rd 2009
DAVE... I suppose what you're saying is that your marriage and civil rights are only dependent on screwing. Somehow you've missed the entire point of heartfelt love and mutual respect of human beings. You are a very poor and empty soul, and pitiful.
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Saggs
4:57PM Feb 23rd 2009
Do your boobs hang low? mine does; one nipple faces south and the other faces east when i'm facing north.
now everybody sing with me:
does your boobs hang low do they wobble to and fro can you tie 'em in a knot can you tie 'em in a bow can you throw 'em over your shoulder like a Continental solider does your boobs hang low?
hey, I'm getting a Government Subsidized BOOB job on your dime! i deserve it.
This Socialism i love it great idea!
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WADE....
4:52PM Feb 23rd 2009
Sean Penn....HUGO CHAVEZ BOOTY BUDDY!
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pkhall1
7:38AM Feb 23rd 2009
I thought it showed no class by not thanking his wife...
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Kathleen
7:44AM Feb 23rd 2009
I agree with all of the above. What I would like to know is why does Obama out rank Jesus in the polls. Why did Obama sign an agreement January 27, 2009, for $20.4 million dollars for the refugees of Palestine and they are allowed to come to this country ? Is this democracy for our country, I direct this question too, the Obama winner Nancy Pelosi.
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Gene
8:42AM Feb 23rd 2009
Kathleen, on a thread filled with morons, you have risen(?)/fallen to the top of the list. It is difficult to imagine a more thoroughly complete numskull than you.
Dearest Tommy, elegant is indeed a perfectly appropriate word to describe President Obama. Elegance - refinement, dignity, polish, grace in word and manner - was sadly lacking in our last 2 presidents. And, clearly, it is a quality with which you are also unfamiliar.
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WADE.........THE TRUTH WILL SET THE LYING LIBERALS FREE!!!!!
4:49PM Feb 23rd 2009
Greg7:56PMFeb 22nd 2009
MAH7:16PMFeb 22nd 2009
Let us get it out there.These are not my words but the words of "Franky". The guy Obama talks fondly about in his book. About half way down this article he tells Obama he will always be a N*****...a well paid N***** but still a N*****. So how did that effect this young man and his view of the world. Talk about a yet another Ugly racist in Obamas life. This is the same guy who brags about raping a young white girl. This is the trash that fills Obama head. Obama is one screwed up individual if you can not see it you are blind. He is a Marxist.
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Greg says: YOU are exactly the reason why we should have limits on Freedom of Speech.
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So, Greg you are just like your Marxist Obama...don't like the message KILL THE MESSENGER! huh...well, MAH is "WRIGHT" Obama has surrounded himself with these types of people all his life starting with his admitted COMMUNIST MENTOR Frank Davis (CPUSA) known DRUGGIE AND CHILD MOLESTER PLUS BI-SEXUAL in which your HUSSEIN OBAMA SPENT ALOT OF TIME WITH! Then there is Ayers, Rezco, ANTI-AMERICAN UNCLE, MENTOR REV. WRIGHT and all those other PEOPLE he had to THROW UNDER THE BUS DURING HIS NOMINATION AND ELECTION. so you see Greg the truth about Obama is not pretty and we have a "WRIGHT" to speak the truth and speak our minds just like YOU HAVE THE "WRIGHT" TO COVER FOR YOUR LYING, TERRORIST SUPPORTING, TERRORIST SYMPATHIZING HUSSEIN OBAMA!
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Change, My as#
8:39AM Feb 23rd 2009
Does Penn realize that the elegant Obama is against gay marriage and has openly said that on several occasions. Like many others, including myself, he is for equal rights, but believes in the sanctity and current definition of marriage as between a male and female. If Prop 8 was solely about equal rights it would have passed, but it isn't. There are already many anti-discrimination laws in affect that protect and afford gays equal rights and Civil Unions are widely recognzed. Having to use the word married seems more about a validation of lifestyle than equal rights. Unfortunately, the word will not get rid of the hatred and bigotry that some have towards gays.
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Jim
8:47AM Feb 23rd 2009
This whole thing is a disappointment. Anyone who pays any attention to these people is lost just like them. Sad to see credit given to such filth. They are all losers including you Tommy.
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rbrock8406
9:10AM Feb 23rd 2009
The liberals want to limit the amount organizations give to causes like Prop 8. If that comes to fruition then comments like Penn made should not be allowed either. Air time like that would cost millions of dollars. And I agree with another post. Penn should stick to what he knows. Acting.