6. Two Of The Songs Nominated For Best Original Song Aren't Even Performed
They might as well have had a titlecard come up saying "Manta Ray" and "Simple Song No. 3" aren't going to win. Because why bother performing them - especially one from a documentary about protecting wildlife which no one saw, sung by a transgendered woman - when they aren't even remotely in with a chance of winning? It's a terrible mentality to have, of course, but someone behind the scenes legitimately felt that way - which is worrying and shocking in its rudeness. Even singer ANOHNI (responsible for "Manta Ray") refused to attend because of the snub.
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