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Are these fun facts about the Oscars real or made up?
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It's time to roll out the red carpet! The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, have become a staple in pop culture each year. Many people have Oscars parties, watch all the nominated films, and go all out to celebrate all things cinema!
Today, we're keeping the party going with a quiz dedicated to the iconic awards show. We want to test your knowledge of the Oscars, some of the winners, and fun facts surrounding the yearly ceremony.
Can you tell if these fun facts are true or false? Although we don't have a fancy trophy to give you, you still get the reward of being one of MeTV's top quiz takers. Lights, camera...and action!
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The first Academy Awards ceremony was held in 1929 and lasted just 15 minutes.
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The Oscars were first broadcast on radio in 1930.
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Meryl Streep holds the record for the most acting Oscars, with four awards.
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Walt Disney holds the record for the most Oscars won by an individual.
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No one over 80 years old had ever won an Academy Award.
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The Lion King was the first animated movie ever nominated for Best Picture in 1991.
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Charlie Chaplin received a 12-minute standing ovation in 1972 when accepted his Oscar.
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The films that have won the most Academy Awards throughout history are Titanic (1997), Harry Potter (2001), and Independence Day (1996) with 11 Oscars each.
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Winners aren't allowed to sell their Oscar statues.
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The Oscars' red carpet runs 500 feet long and is rolled out several days ahead of time.
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The statue’s name is actually named after a famous actor named Oscar.
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The youngest Oscar winner was just 10 years old.
Are these fun facts about the Oscars real or made up?
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10/12. All guesses, except Number 6. Big Disney fan here.
9/12. I mostly guessed on this quiz. Was anyone else completely clueless on this quiz? Feel free to comment! :)
11/12 Should have been 12/12.
Harold Russell sold his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1992 to Herman Darvick Autograph Auctions for $60,500 due to financial difficulties. The Oscar was later sold to an anonymous buyer at an auction. It was one of his two oscars for The Best Years of Our Lives. (1946)
Harold Russell sold his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1992 to Herman Darvick Autograph Auctions for $60,500 due to financial difficulties. The Oscar was later sold to an anonymous buyer at an auction. It was one of his two oscars for The Best Years of Our Lives. (1946)
They will probably pay tribute to Gene Hackman during tonight’s presentation! Let us MeTV fans not forget that Mr. Hackman was once considered for the role of Mike Brady on The Brady Bunch!
5/12. BUMMER. VERY TRICKY.
AGREED. Still fun to try and guess though! :)
8 out of 12. 😁😁😁😁😁
Maybe the Academy made it illegal to sell your Oscar after the matter but, I recently heard that Mary Astor sold her Oscar & Steven Spielberg bought it from the person and returned it to the Academy.
9 of 12. And I still know little-to-nothing about the academy awards, which probably won't change anytime soon.
10/12 Pretty decent. Based on knowledge
8/12
11/12 Missed third question.
Nine out of 12.
So is Cruise
8/12...I bombed!💣💥.I guessed on all except#1.i used to look forward to watching award shows but haven't watched any since probably 1990.
11/12 Missed Walt Disney. Knew he had a lot, but…
11/12. I want to thank the Academy !
11/12, I rock. And I'm modest and a good catch.
8/12. All guesses
Same here!
Used to enjoy these long, long ago. It has been ages since I knew much of anyone who was nominated, much less who won. Cannot get into the trash they crank out anymore.
I wonder what kind of leftist garbage they're going to spew this year. The last five years all the nominees have stunk anyway.
At least you're open minded.