The glitz and glamor of Hollywood took a harsh blow on Sunday night as the Academy Awards stumbled to its fourth-lowest viewership in history. With only 19.5 million tuning in, the Oscars found themselves amidst a stark decline from their former glory.
Despite attempts by the mainstream media to sugarcoat the situation, the truth remains undeniable. While some headlines tout a slight improvement over recent years, they fail to acknowledge the stark reality of the plummeting viewership. The Oscars of 2024 pale in comparison to the grandeur witnessed in past decades.
Rewind to 2014, where a staggering 44 million viewers were captivated by the allure of the Oscars. Even a mere five years ago, the ceremony attracted nearly 10 million more viewers than this year’s lackluster showing. The decline in viewership, nearly halved over the past decade, cannot be dismissed as a mere blip.
What’s driving this seismic shift in viewership? Look no further than the growing disinterest among the key demographic of 18-49-year-olds. As Hollywood continues to push its agenda, ordinary Americans find themselves alienated by the woke politics and virtue signaling that permeate the industry.
Social media platforms buzzed with criticism, with users expressing their frustration at being lectured by out-of-touch elites for hours on end. The sentiment echoed across platforms, with many decrying the Oscars for its disconnect from the lives of everyday Americans. “They never cared about normal people. They ONLY care about rich, popular, important people like themselves,” remarked one disillusioned viewer.
The choice of host further exacerbated the issue. Jimmy Kimmel’s incessantly liberal jokes fell flat with audiences, further driving them away. His performance drew scathing criticism, with one viewer lamenting, “Kimmel is terrible. The only people who like his woke jokes are just like him.”
Moreover, the Oscars’ plunge into irrelevance is not merely a result of hosting missteps but also a symptom of Hollywood’s deeper malaise. The relentless promotion of a woke agenda has left many feeling disconnected from contemporary cinema. As one user aptly put it, “They made themselves so pushy and relentless that they drove us away.”
Even former President Donald Trump chimed in, lambasting Kimmel as one of the worst hosts in Oscars history. His scathing critique struck a chord with many who feel that the ceremony has lost touch with its audience.
As the dust settles on yet another lackluster Oscars, it’s evident that Hollywood stands at a crossroads. Will it continue down the path of virtue signaling and alienation, or will it heed the wake-up call and reconnect with the heartland of America?
Only time will tell if the Oscars can reclaim their former glory or if they’ll remain a mere shadow of their former selves, relegated to irrelevance in the eyes of the American public.
