Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
#1Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 2:50pm
I am glad that she won, but I think her acceptance speech was very lackluster and kind of ruined the moment for me. Yes, this is another Oscar's thread, but I thought some of you would have some fun with this.
Here's a few things I would have had her say:
"First of all, I just want to thank the amazing cast and crew of Dreamgirls for their amazing talent and vision.
Bill Condon for his beautiful, musical dream that came alive on screen. If it wasn't for his careful guidance, I wouldn't be up here standing with this trophy right now. Beyonce and Anika for her continued support. Thank you so much for your giving spirit and for truly being "dreamgirls" during the production. I also want to thank Jamie Foxx for keeping us laughing, Eddie Murphy for bringing his A game to the set every day, and Keith for raising the bar.
I share this award with all of you, because we all worked to tell Effie's dynamic story. Who would have thought that an American Idol castoff would be standing up here today? Look what God can do! (her words, not mine, but this would be a good place for them)
There are just two last people I want to thank. I would like to thank Jennifer Holliday for setting the epic groundwork for this role all those years ago on that Broadway stage. And finally, I would like to thank those of you who doubted me and said I wouldn't make it. For those of you who know who you are, I just want to say thank you by saying
(Jennifer raises her statue and sings into the mic)
this time Effie Whiiiiiiite is gonna... win!
(exit the stage to thunderous applause)
Wrong, sir. Wrong! Under section 37B of the contract signed by him, it states quite clearly that all offers shall become null and void if - and you can read it for yourself in this photostatic copy - "I, the undersigned, shall forfeit all rights, privileges, and licenses herein and herein contained," et cetera, et cetera..."Fax mentis incendium gloria cultum," et cetera, et cetera..."Memo bis punitor delicatum"! It's all there, black and white, clear as crystal! You stole fizzy lifting drinks. You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and sterilized, so you get nothing! You lose! Good day sir!
#2re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 2:56pm
She was too choaked up and crying to really get through anything, especially when she was talking about her grandmother and how she wasn't able to use her talent to get far. I thought it was a great speech.
"They're eating her and then they're going to eat me. OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!" -Troll 2
Updated On: 2/26/07 at 02:56 PM
#3re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 2:57pm
"Weird. Sorry."
I think that would be an exceptional acceptance speech. Very different.
Wrong, sir. Wrong! Under section 37B of the contract signed by him, it states quite clearly that all offers shall become null and void if - and you can read it for yourself in this photostatic copy - "I, the undersigned, shall forfeit all rights, privileges, and licenses herein and herein contained," et cetera, et cetera..."Fax mentis incendium gloria cultum," et cetera, et cetera..."Memo bis punitor delicatum"! It's all there, black and white, clear as crystal! You stole fizzy lifting drinks. You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and sterilized, so you get nothing! You lose! Good day sir!
#4re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 3:11pmOK then why don't you try saying those words with a million things and emotions running through your head and see how you do. Would it have been so difficult to spell out her name in the thread title? Or were you so caught up in the moment that you couldn't remember? Just saying.
#5re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 3:17pmThat'd be the longest speech since Mrs. Miniver.
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#6re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 3:18pm
That would have been a horrendous ending to her speech.
As bad as Helen Mirren's ending: "Ladies and gentleman, I present...the Queen!" *hoists Oscar*
Bad.
"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
#7re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 3:25pm
Shut the f uck up, Kalimba. Are you Jennifer's mother or merely her publicist? I said I was happy for her win, but I think the moment would have been much better with a different speech. That's my opinion, and I don't attack you personally for yours. I mean, I could harp on you for having "Hot Feet" as your avatar, but do I? In my mind, yes. Out loud, no.
Geez, you can't say one bad thing about Jennifer Hudson or the gays will jump you!
Wrong, sir. Wrong! Under section 37B of the contract signed by him, it states quite clearly that all offers shall become null and void if - and you can read it for yourself in this photostatic copy - "I, the undersigned, shall forfeit all rights, privileges, and licenses herein and herein contained," et cetera, et cetera..."Fax mentis incendium gloria cultum," et cetera, et cetera..."Memo bis punitor delicatum"! It's all there, black and white, clear as crystal! You stole fizzy lifting drinks. You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and sterilized, so you get nothing! You lose! Good day sir!
Updated On: 2/26/07 at 03:25 PM
#8re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 3:25pmUm . . . correction!
"They're eating her and then they're going to eat me. OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!" -Troll 2
#9re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 3:32pm
I liked her speech - I thought it was heartfelt and genuine.
"the gays will jump on you."
Wow, generalize much?
#10re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 3:37pm
"Geez, you can't say one bad thing about Jennifer Hudson or the gays will jump you!"
Okay, Effie Im TIRED... You ARE tired. Go to bed.
The fact that others here including me want to dismiss or not agree with your assessment of the moment doesn't mean you should hurl insults around.
Obviously you don't react well or gracefully when under personal emotional pressure, if you're going post a snide response like that. You're clumsy and you're offensive when put to the test.
So, then... Why on earth would you expect Jennifer Hudson to react with such a composed, rehearsed speech like that facing a billion people as she accepts an Academy Award?
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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#11re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 3:40pm
It was heartfelt and genuine, and I can appreciate that. I appreciated it for her Golden Globes speech. I just wanted something more grand for the Oscar's, I suppose.
And yes, it's generalizing, but I've seen it time and time again. I'm gay and I've seen people get ripped to shreds to even suggesting anything bad about Jennifer.
Wrong, sir. Wrong! Under section 37B of the contract signed by him, it states quite clearly that all offers shall become null and void if - and you can read it for yourself in this photostatic copy - "I, the undersigned, shall forfeit all rights, privileges, and licenses herein and herein contained," et cetera, et cetera..."Fax mentis incendium gloria cultum," et cetera, et cetera..."Memo bis punitor delicatum"! It's all there, black and white, clear as crystal! You stole fizzy lifting drinks. You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and sterilized, so you get nothing! You lose! Good day sir!
#12re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 3:42pm
Besty, I'm really not taking this seriously. It's a message board post about the Oscar's. My fault for acting genuinely offended/upset about this thread. I will be going to bed soon for a nap after work!
Anyways, this is supposed to be about fun alternatives to her speech.
Wrong, sir. Wrong! Under section 37B of the contract signed by him, it states quite clearly that all offers shall become null and void if - and you can read it for yourself in this photostatic copy - "I, the undersigned, shall forfeit all rights, privileges, and licenses herein and herein contained," et cetera, et cetera..."Fax mentis incendium gloria cultum," et cetera, et cetera..."Memo bis punitor delicatum"! It's all there, black and white, clear as crystal! You stole fizzy lifting drinks. You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and sterilized, so you get nothing! You lose! Good day sir!
#13re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 3:43pmWell, I am straight and I will ninja chop people who talk bad about my girl. HIYAH!
"They're eating her and then they're going to eat me. OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!" -Troll 2
#14re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 3:44pmNo one is straight on this message board!
Wrong, sir. Wrong! Under section 37B of the contract signed by him, it states quite clearly that all offers shall become null and void if - and you can read it for yourself in this photostatic copy - "I, the undersigned, shall forfeit all rights, privileges, and licenses herein and herein contained," et cetera, et cetera..."Fax mentis incendium gloria cultum," et cetera, et cetera..."Memo bis punitor delicatum"! It's all there, black and white, clear as crystal! You stole fizzy lifting drinks. You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and sterilized, so you get nothing! You lose! Good day sir!
#15re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 3:45pm
I am straight as well, and I thought her speech was fine.
Get over yourself -
#16re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 4:05pm
Effie: I, for one, like your alternate acceptance speech for Hudson -- and what a hoot it would've been! It's better than what b12b wanted her to do (after she rehashed her Golden Globe speech at the SAGs), which was to "just wave at the Oscars and call it a day."
StickToPriest: What was up with Mirren's speech at the end? My friend turned to me and exclaimed, "Is that a joke? I don't get it." I admit, I didn't know where she was going with it, but just chalked it up to a surge of the jitters and excitement.
Salve, Regina, Mater misericordiae
Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra
Salve, Salve Regina
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Eva
Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
O clemens O pia
Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra
Salve, Salve Regina
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Eva
Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
O clemens O pia
#17re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 4:13pm
Effie Im TIRED ----I'm sure Jennifer Hudson wishes she had said more, thanked more people, and been more eloquent.
If you've ever listened to past winners describe "what it's like" when they hit that podium, grab the statue and face all their peers in the audience, plus the billion viewers watching at home... you know that they all are in shock and are surprised that they even remember their own names at that point.
Some handle it better than others, some blather on, some forget to thank their spouses, directors, or fellow cast members.
Most can't remember what they said, afterwards.
I know a couple of past Oscar winners personally. Most are praying they just don't wet themselves or trip up the stairs while accepting the award.
Your initial post came of as smug... sort of, "Here, Jhud, let me show you how it's supposed to be done."
That made me roll my eyes, and it didn't come off as a "fun" thread for how we might handle that surreal experience ourselves. It was "Let's rewrite Jhud's speech, because we all know we could do better than her in that situation."
I can't help but think of Alicia Sliverstone, and respond with, "As IF..."
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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#18re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 4:21pm
It wasn't my intention to come off that way. I understand about nerves and being up in front of a lot of people and I don't denigrate her at all personally. Like I said, I appreciated how genuine and real she was. I am not a smug or condescending person.
My real intentions should have been evident by the alternative speech I wrote. It's just pure fun!
People need to give the benefit of the doubt instead of jumping to the wrong conclusion and using any excuse to be a huge bitch. That's my only complaint about this board.
Wrong, sir. Wrong! Under section 37B of the contract signed by him, it states quite clearly that all offers shall become null and void if - and you can read it for yourself in this photostatic copy - "I, the undersigned, shall forfeit all rights, privileges, and licenses herein and herein contained," et cetera, et cetera..."Fax mentis incendium gloria cultum," et cetera, et cetera..."Memo bis punitor delicatum"! It's all there, black and white, clear as crystal! You stole fizzy lifting drinks. You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and sterilized, so you get nothing! You lose! Good day sir!
Updated On: 2/26/07 at 04:21 PM
#19re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 4:23pm
"Geez, you can't say one bad thing about Jennifer Hudson or the gays will jump you!"
I think that's hugely bitchy...or bitchily huge.
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#20re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 4:29pmI always KNEW you two were together! I always knew you two were ganging up on me.
Wrong, sir. Wrong! Under section 37B of the contract signed by him, it states quite clearly that all offers shall become null and void if - and you can read it for yourself in this photostatic copy - "I, the undersigned, shall forfeit all rights, privileges, and licenses herein and herein contained," et cetera, et cetera..."Fax mentis incendium gloria cultum," et cetera, et cetera..."Memo bis punitor delicatum"! It's all there, black and white, clear as crystal! You stole fizzy lifting drinks. You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and sterilized, so you get nothing! You lose! Good day sir!
Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#21re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 4:31pmGood God, what a weird thread.
"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”
~ Muhammad Ali
Kringas
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/05
#22re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 4:31pmJennifer Hudson can do no wrong. She is the best singer, actress, humanitarian and dog groomer the world has ever seen. She doesn't have a mean bone in her body, she never has a bad day and will soon be patenting her cure for cancer.
"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey
#23re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 4:37pm...and she's a great lay.
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#24re: Write Your Own Acceptance Speech for J-Hud
Posted: 2/26/07 at 4:40pm
"That's my opinion, and I don't attack you personally for yours. I mean, I could harp on you for having "Hot Feet" as your avatar, but do I? In my mind, yes. Out loud, no."
But by typing it out you just did!
My initial post was merely to point things out. No where in that post did I criticize your speech.
Updated On: 2/26/07 at 04:40 PM
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