18 WTF Moments From Oscars 2017

18. Jimmy Kimmel Trolls Matt Damon

Oscars 2017 Jimmy Kimmel
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It's something of a running joke that Oscar host Jimmy Kimmel has a long-standing feud with Matt Damon, dating back to when Kimmel would constantly claim that he ran out of time to have Damon appear on his show.

Well, they ratcheted the trolling up to 11 at the Oscars, with Kimmel insulting Damon's weight and his decision to star in The Great Wall over Manchester by the Sea in his opening speech, telling Damon, "Smooth move, dumbass."

Later on, Damon got petty revenge by tripping Kimmel up as he walked past, but Kimmel saved the best for last.

In a pre-taped segment, Kimmel sarcastically talked up Damon's 2011 Oscar dud We Bought a Zoo while claiming Damon has no actual talent. Plus, when Damon came out to present the Best Original Screenplay award, he was introduced as Ben Affleck's "guest", and Kimmel then commandeered the orchestra, ordering them to play over Damon.

This feud needs to be a thing until the end of time, basically.

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