The Academy Awards is Hollywood’s biggest cinematic battlefield. But assuming the spotlight only shines on the nominees would be a little too far-fetched. The award ceremony has been an industry highlight in more ways than one and the Oscars 2025 is no different. However, amidst the cinematic fireworks that are being ready to be launched, the Academy Awards has already had its first hiccup, straight from the coattails of this year’s host, Conan O’Brien. Although the Oscars have only kicked off, fans have already thrown O'Brien under the bus for “wasting time.” 

Conan O’Brien, the 2025 Academy Awards host, commenced the Oscars night with a performance of ‘I Won’t Waste Time.’ With a sandworm from Dune and Dancepool from Deadpool & Wolverine, O’Brien took center stage, but little did he know, ironically, he also stole the spotlight for netizens’ Oscar-special troll fest. As the clips went viral online, the track selection turned into dirty laundry for fans to pick up, and safe to say, fans might even be missing Jimmy Kimmel this time around. 

Conan O’Brien vowed not to waste the Academy’s time, and in turn, that promise just bit him in the back. Despite being one of his generation’s most original comedians of all time, O’Brien’s Dolby outing this year looks far from a home run. Although this is his first time hosting the prestigious Academy Awards, unfunny is the most spirited reaction across social media. 

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It goes without saying that the slot was meticulous, but if fans were the jury of who takes the Oscars this year for being unamusing at the best, they already know who to crown.

Every award ceremony is a critical platform for the warriors of Hollywood. But the Oscars have always been delightful for making things as lighthearted as it can get. Last year, the Oscar host, Jimmy Kimmel, made it a night of remembrance, but this year’s Dolby outing with the stars alongside Conan O’Brien has turned the night upside down. With faces already in their palms, the fans now seem to tackle second-hand embarrassment. 

Many fans have taken the track as the holy grail of their trolling inspiration.

Meanwhile, a few resorted to meme palettes, assured they were not too far away after O’Brien’s stage show at the Academy Awards. Although the night is still young, and O’Brien has it in him to turn it around, shut the critics once and for all, it remains to be seen if such a game-changer is fated in reality for the 2025 Oscars.

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