How Do Critics Remember Chris Rock Hosting The 2016 Oscars?

#OscarsSoWhite also revealed #OscarsSoWTF

Graphic by Stephenie, elements from photo by Andrew Eccles/ABC in “Oscars 2016: Who Will Win vs. Who Should Win”

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Y’all remember Chris Rock? He’s a legendary comedian and three-time host of the Oscars. To me, even though 2022 is still fresh in a lot of people’s minds, his most memorable performance as host was his second in 2016.

The 88th Academy Awards

Graphic by Stephenie, elements from Oscars stage design preview (Architectural Digest) and Chris Rock at Oscars 2016

After mellow reception as 2005 Oscars host, Chris Rock hosts the 88th Academy Awards in 2016 to champion the message #OscarsSoWhite

Compiled from Chris Rock and 88th Academy Awards:

On October 21, 2015, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Rock would host the 88th Academy Awards the following February. When the subsequent acting nominations turned out…