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The sheer embarrassment of this event has intensified the debate about Hollywood's out-of-touch nature. Hollywood elites, gathered in their tower, continue to pat themselves on the back, unaware or indignant about how disconnected they appear to everyday viewers. People are beginning to question how long they are willing to support an industry that seems increasingly irrelevant and tone-deaf.
As ratings fluctuate, there is speculation that moving the ceremony back to a prime Sunday slot following a football game was an attempt to garner a larger audience. Initial viewership may spike in the first half-hour, thanks to NFL lead-in, but the probability of a sharp decline remains high as the show fails to sustain interest.