Here are four of Jimmy Kimmel's best barbs
Is it a huge surprise that Jimmy Kimmel came ready with solid jokes? Well, the guy does it every weeknight. But hey, the stakes were pretty high tonight. And judging by the cackles from the crowd, Kimmel seemed to do OK!
Here are four of his best quips:
1. President Trump, are you out there?
At the top of his monologue, Kimmel mentioned that "Black Panther" co-star Lupita Nyong'o was born in Mexico and raised in Kenya.
"Let the tweetstorm from the president's toilet begin," Kimmel said.
2. Let's avoid another fiasco, mmkay?
Kimmel made light of last year's envelope mix-up — you know, that whole thing where Bonnie and Clyde incorrectly announced "La La Land" as best picture instead of "Moonlight," the actual winner.
"This year, when you hear your name called, don't get up right away," Kimmel said.
3. You're a real gentleman, Oscar
Here's our host praising the golden Oscar statue for his appropriate workplace behavior: "He keeps his hands where you can seem them, never says a rude word — and most importantly, no penis at all. He is literally a statue of limitations."
That riff was just of the many ways #MeToo looms over the night.
4. A night for landmarks — or else
Rachel Morrison ("Mudbound") is the first woman to be nominated for best cinematography. And in the best director category, Greta Gerwig ("Lady Bird") and Jordan Peele ("Get Out") join a short list of women and minorities to be recognized.
"If you are a nominee tonight who isn't making history, shame on you," Kimmel joked.