Oscars 2020: Fans Feel Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker Was Snubbed At The Academy Awards; Express Their Disappointment With Memes
Oscars 2020: Fans Feel Phoenix’s Joker Is Being Snubbed
Updated : February 10, 2020 10:46 AM IST
Psychological thriller Joker was undoubtedly one of the biggest and most loved films of 2019. Directed and produced by Todd Phillips, the film features Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role and follows the tale of how the popular character came into being. Joker not only won many hearts but also received numerous accolades and did amazing at the Box Office. Well, fans obviously expected the film to do great even at the 92nd Academy Awards and it was no surprise when Joker won the award for the original score and Phoenix bagged the trophy for Best Actor.
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >#Oscars Moment: Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor for his work in @jokermovie. pic.twitter.com/M8ryZGKGHV
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 10, 2020
However, the audience feels that Joker has been snubbed at the Oscars and did not win as many awards as it deserves. In fact, fans are so disappointed that many have taken to their social media handles to express their sorrow with memes. While one user stated: “Ok wake me up when Joaquin Phoenix is about to win! #Oscars #Joker”, another wrote, “So half of #Joker involves literally putting on makeup, because... clowns, but it doesnt win best makeup at #Oscars.”
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >My face every time Joker loses an Oscar #Oscar2020 pic.twitter.com/iFzuxstUOi
— Eddie (@eddiedaou) February 10, 2020
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Me and the boys showing up to the academy if Joker doesn’t win anything #Oscar2020 pic.twitter.com/UblSgKnM2M
— Darth Sithpost ❂ (@DarthSithpost) February 10, 2020
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >If Joaquin doesn't win Best Actor for #Joker #Oscars pic.twitter.com/Y7wHRsItDA
— Movies Daily (@Random_Suggest) February 10, 2020
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >So half of #Joker involves literally putting on makeup, because... clowns, but it doesnt win best makeup at #Oscars pic.twitter.com/8e0DdlZypS
— Evan T. (@90FeetToFirst) February 10, 2020
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Ok wake me up when Joaquin Phoenix is about to win! #Oscars #Joker pic.twitter.com/y4aLj33B1S
— UnOfficial Nation of Islam (@OfUnofficial) February 10, 2020
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Waiting for #JoaquinPhoenix to win his oscar nomination for the outstanding performance at the #joker #Oscars2020 pic.twitter.com/yxUt14zROf
— Jocelyn (@superjoce1309) February 10, 2020
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >FINALLY an award for #Joker hopefully this is the start of a winning streak ???????? #Oscars pic.twitter.com/RfY99JGAQ0
— Dwayne Jones (@Dwayne_Jones95) February 10, 2020
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >#Joker have not won anything tonight it getting snubbed #Oscars pic.twitter.com/GVeU5Kcj4l
— jalisha turner (@pinkyopink) February 10, 2020
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >#Joker is backstage waiting for his curtain call at the #Oscars pic.twitter.com/WrUV54c2ed
— Howl (@GhibliZilla) February 9, 2020
Even though Joker was nominated in 11 categories, it only managed to bag 2 awards. Do you think the film really got snubbed at the 92nd Academy Awards?