Sweet victoryThe ninth annual Van De Voorde Oscar Smackdown ended late Sunday with another victory by the family patriarch.
In a down year for viewing nominated films, Papa Van De Voorde -- known the world over as the Jack Nicholson/Meryl Streep/Roberto Benigni of Oscar prognosticating -- correctly picked 11 out of 24 categories to edge out Old Lady Van De Voorde (on her 30th birthday, no less), who managed a paltry 10 correct picks.
"It was a great night for Oscar and a great night for me," said the victorious Van De Voorde. "Earlier in the day, I toyed with the idea of throwing the competition just so I wouldn't have to hear her whine about being old and a loser. But I came to my senses and realized this was too grand a stage and I owed it to my fans and the Academy to give it my all and embarrass her."
For the first time in Van De Voorde Oscar Smackdown history, a third place award was presented Sunday. Mrs. Van De Voorde's sister, Alejandra, brought up the rear with four correct picks.
"You can't really make fun of her for how bad she did," said the always gracious Van De Voorde. "She's been out of the country for most of the year."
The participants were awarded prize packages coordinated by Mrs. Van De Voorde. The grand prize winner received a $5 pair of sunglasses, a box of Lemonheads (which the winner traded for the second place box of Charleston Chews) and a copy of the film Knocked Up.
Second place received a movie journal and third place was presented with a "High School Musical 2" wide-ruled notebook.
This was the first victory for the elder Van De Voorde in two years, having previously lost the 2007 and 2008 Grammy Challenge, and last year's Oscar Smackdown. He picked up a minor victory in between the 2008 award competitions by winning a bet that Beyonce did win a Golden Globe last year for Dreamgirls. He's still awaiting delivery of his pedicure to be performed by Mrs. Van De Voorde.
Mr. Van De Voorde's Road to Victory:
*Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis
*Actor Supporting: Javier Bardem
*Animated Feature: Ratatouille
*Cinematography: There Will Be Blood
*Directing: No Country for Old Men
*Film Editing: The Bourne Ultimatum
*Original Score: Atonement
*Original Song: "Falling Slowly" from Once
*Sound Editing: The Bourne Ultimatum
*Screenplay (Adapted): No Country for Old Men
*Screenplay (Original): Juno
In a down year for viewing nominated films, Papa Van De Voorde -- known the world over as the Jack Nicholson/Meryl Streep/Roberto Benigni of Oscar prognosticating -- correctly picked 11 out of 24 categories to edge out Old Lady Van De Voorde (on her 30th birthday, no less), who managed a paltry 10 correct picks.
"It was a great night for Oscar and a great night for me," said the victorious Van De Voorde. "Earlier in the day, I toyed with the idea of throwing the competition just so I wouldn't have to hear her whine about being old and a loser. But I came to my senses and realized this was too grand a stage and I owed it to my fans and the Academy to give it my all and embarrass her."
For the first time in Van De Voorde Oscar Smackdown history, a third place award was presented Sunday. Mrs. Van De Voorde's sister, Alejandra, brought up the rear with four correct picks.
"You can't really make fun of her for how bad she did," said the always gracious Van De Voorde. "She's been out of the country for most of the year."
The participants were awarded prize packages coordinated by Mrs. Van De Voorde. The grand prize winner received a $5 pair of sunglasses, a box of Lemonheads (which the winner traded for the second place box of Charleston Chews) and a copy of the film Knocked Up.
Second place received a movie journal and third place was presented with a "High School Musical 2" wide-ruled notebook.
This was the first victory for the elder Van De Voorde in two years, having previously lost the 2007 and 2008 Grammy Challenge, and last year's Oscar Smackdown. He picked up a minor victory in between the 2008 award competitions by winning a bet that Beyonce did win a Golden Globe last year for Dreamgirls. He's still awaiting delivery of his pedicure to be performed by Mrs. Van De Voorde.
Mr. Van De Voorde's Road to Victory:
*Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis
*Actor Supporting: Javier Bardem
*Animated Feature: Ratatouille
*Cinematography: There Will Be Blood
*Directing: No Country for Old Men
*Film Editing: The Bourne Ultimatum
*Original Score: Atonement
*Original Song: "Falling Slowly" from Once
*Sound Editing: The Bourne Ultimatum
*Screenplay (Adapted): No Country for Old Men
*Screenplay (Original): Juno
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