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1. Neil Patrick Harris started the show strong by stating what we were all already thinking…
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2. And proceeded to humour us with his many brilliant one-liners throughout the award show
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3. When Jack Black pulled a Kanye during Anna Kendrick's performance with Neil Patrick Harris
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4. Three words. EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!
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5. These Lego Oscars are more coveted and exclusive than the real thang, as proven by these very thrilled-looking celebrities. Now if only Leo could get one…
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6. When Eddie Redmayne was like a wide-eyed puppy, bursting with joy and excitement during his acceptance speech
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7. Trust Neil Patrick Harris to do a parody of 'Birdman'. It was LEGEN – wait for it…
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8. …DARY
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9. When Lady Gaga was all kinds of awesome in her Sound Of Music tribute. YAS GAGA YAS!
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Her performance was so impressive, it deserved its own [story](http://says.com/my/entertainment/lady-gaga-slayin-it-at-the-oscars-with-her-mind-blowing-sound-of-music-tribute).
10. Celebrities weren't the only ones having all the fun. A couple of seat fillers got their five seconds of fame!
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11. Patricia Arquette fired up the award show with a galvanizing message to call for equal pay for women
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12. You know you're on point when Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lopez are cheering from their seats for you
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Also, we can tell from this photo that Jesus, sorry we mean Jared Leto, approves of Patricia Arquette's speech as well
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13. John Travolta got Idina Menzel's name right, everyone! And proceeded to touch her face a lot.
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14. Common and John Legend's stunning live performance of 'Glory' received a standing ovation
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15. Which led to a very emotional David Oyelowo, with trustee Oprah by his side
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16. Fellow actor Chris Pine shed some tears as well. How does one cry but still look so good?
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17. Common and John Legend further brought the house down with their profound and poignant speeches
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18. But of course, an award show is incomplete without Cumbie and his ever-so-endearing antics
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BONUS: John Travolta made us feel all sorts of uncomfortable with this cr33py photo he took with Scarlett Johansson
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Which then sparked a new meme. Oh Internet, you never disappoint!
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While these were happening halfway across the world, we at SAYS got the chance to dine and watch the live screening with local stars at HBO's Oscars red carpet event
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If you missed The 87th Annual Academy Awards, catch the repeats on HBO (Astro Ch 411/431) on Friday (27 February) at 11.10pm and Sunday (1 March) at 4.30pm.
