Vocabulary Story 922 The Oscar Show

1 Vocabulary Story 922 The Oscar Show
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People used to be riveted to the Oscar show. You did not have to
coerce people. The pregnant pause before the big award was thrilling.
Now the show has become senile, dousing the interest of the audience.
Erratic moves have been made to remedy the situation but they only
exasperate the few remaining viewers. The show is obstreperous and
filled with bathos. It’s time for the Academy to publish a manifesto
stating what it’s about.
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2 Vocabulary Story 922 The Oscar Show
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People used to be glued to the Oscar show. You did not have to
force people. The suspenseful pause before the big award was thrilling.
Now the show has become old and weak, putting a cold blanket on the audience’s
interest. Odd moves have been made to fix the situation but they only
frustrate the few remaining viewers. The show is loud and
filled with phony emotionalism. It’s time for the Academy to publish a statement
clarifying what it’s about.
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