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Ever read an explanation of why it changed from "the winner is..." to "the Oscar goes to..."?

Posted by Dr.Vermin (aka dr.vermin) Feb 27 '13, 13:30

I'm assuming it's a symptom of the participation trophy generation and not want to imply "losers" with the mention of a "winner". But I'm open to other interpretations or explanations.

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That was the explanation given at the time and Bery is wrong - zork Feb 27, 13:37 3
- bery isn't wrong, because bery isn't trying to be right. -- nm - Beryllium Feb 27, 13:37 2
  - no, you're wrong because you make me feel old too often. -- nm - zork Feb 27, 13:40 1
    - Well, if that's so wrong, I don't want to be right! -- nm - Beryllium Feb 27, 13:48
trivia: that started the same year as the rob lowe/snow white mess. - b. Feb 27, 13:33
vast liberal hippy conspiracy -- (link) - charlie Feb 27, 13:33
It never changed. It has always been The Oscar Goes To ... you're just remembering wrong. - Beryllium Feb 27, 13:33
I assume it's mostly branding. If anyone shows a clip you'll know it was the Oscars and not another random awards show. -- nm - Ender Feb 27, 13:32 1
- Judging by the trophy... that girl just won a golden penis award! -- nm - Spawn Feb 27, 13:34
Your assumption makes Seth laugh. -- nm - Spawn Feb 27, 13:31
To reinforce the trademark. -- nm - spamlet Feb 27, 13:30 1
- That does make more sense. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Feb 27, 13:42

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