The Snark Machine

What Twitter’s smartest critics and funniest comics are saying about the Oscars.

As everyone outside of Hollywood knows, the best part of Oscar night is making fun of Oscar night. That’s why, to aid in your viewing pleasure, we’ve created two lists that highlight all of Twitter’s best Oscar snark. On the left are tweets from dozens of the best culture critics in the country. On the right are tweets from dozens of America’s funniest comedians. Popping the popcorn is up to you.

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