Are the Image Awards supposed to be this funny?
Oh, award show season — the one time of year when actors get to devote entire evenings to patting themselves on the back. And with so much hype surrounding the big events (Oscars, Golden Globes, etc.) it’s easy to forget about the smaller shows. The NAACP Image Awards, for example, specialize in honoring the work of minority artists.
But after looking at the nominees, I can’t help but wonder: Does anyone really consider it an honor to win one of these? Browse through this list of nominees and please try not to laugh out loud.
- Outstanding Comedy Series: “Girlfriends” (No, they haven’t canceled this yet).
- Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: Jennifer Beals for “The L Word” (I don’t actually know who this actress is, but I’m assuming she exists only in the hopes that someone will confuse her for Jessica Biel). (Edit: I’ve been put in my place. Apparently Jennifer Beals also starred in “Flashdance.” Thanks, Erin. And sorry for insulting your religion).
- Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series: Brook Kerr and Tracey Ross are both nominated for their work on “Passions” (I may secretly love this show, but God knows neither of these actresses should be encouraged).
- Outstanding Talk Show: “Real Time with Bill Maher” (…Should someone tell the Image Awards people that Bill Maher is white? …Like, really, really white?)
- Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: Columbus Short for “Stomp The Yard” (If you’re unaware of the ridiculousness of this movie, just read Miranda K. Pennington’s review. Sums it up pretty nicely).
OK, really I could go on for days — but I have a pretty short attention span. I understand that the Image Awards were created in a time when minorities weren’t given as much credit for their work, but I think we’ve become more culturally diverse since then. It’s one thing to honor worthy performances, but when you have to reach this far to scrounge up nominees, it just isn’t worth it.
Yeah, I said it — the Image Awards have jumped the shark.
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You bite your tongue about Jennifer Beals.
She does a fantastic job on that glorious show
i know i’m a little late on this andy, but jennifer beals …. i’m disappointed in you - FLASHDANCE.