Both Sides Now



Best comment on last night's Oscar moment came in a tweet from comedy writer Jena Friedman: "'Love will make you do crazy things' –Will Smith and most people in prison for murder." 

I'd rather remember this year's Oscars this way (warning: spoiler alert):

https://youtu.be/A0UR1IkJvlg



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