cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/56876786
“For the first time since 2011, there are no British actors nominated,” O’Brien said, adding: “But at least they arrest the pedophiles over there.”
The crowd didn’t seem to know how to react to the joke, with shock seeming to ripple across the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. However, applause then broke out.
Sadly, neither Andrew nor Mandelsson were arrested on charges related to paedophilia or anything sex-related, but rather for improper handling of information.
Its also an offense thats very hard to get enough proof that the CPS will take it forward for actual prosecution. While I am not saying it wont go to court for certain, if you had to pick an offense that was performative bollox, this would be a great one.