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March 17, 2026

DOWNSIDE: How the Oscars Made Everyone Hate Them.

Upside: As a Result, No One Was Watching. TV Ratings: Oscars Fall to 17.9 Million Viewers, Lowest Since 2022.

Related: Failing Oscars Demoted to YouTube. “Starting in 2029, the irrelevant Oscars will have its annual irrelevant Academy Awards show broadcast on — lol — YouTube.”

UPDATE:

In 1996, 30% of US households tuned in to watch the Oscars. In 2026, it's around 5%. https://t.co/VFa4I84yIq

— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) March 18, 2026

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