According to Steve Martin, last week was the observance of the Oscar High Holy Days. He spent the week "tweeting the traditions of our religion." Enjoy.
Oscar Palm Sunday: The Triumphal entry of celebrities past regular diners at the Palm steakhouse.
Oscar Holy Monday: The Ceremony of the Borrowing of the Jewels.
Oscar Holy Tuesday: The Holy Reading of Bad Reviews of Movie Classics.
Oscar Holy Tuesday Afternoon: The Holy Reading of Rave Reviews of Movies Never Seen Again.
Oscar Holy Wednesday: The Coveting of the Nomination
Oscar Holy Wednesday: The Ritual of the Scuffing of Soles of New Shoes to Prevent Slipping.
Oscar Holy Thursday: The Holy Reading of Presenters’ Banter from Oscars Past.
Oscar Holy Friday: The Holy Reading of the Grosses (On the first weekend, E.T. did take in…).
Oscar Holy Good - But We're Going to Have to Pass - Friday.
Oscar Holy Saturday: The Sacrifice of the Virgins. Oh wait, that takes place all through the year.
Oscar Holy Saturday: The Ritual of the Purchasing of the Purell.
Oscar Holy Saturday: Man-Waxing.
Oscar Holy Saturday: The Casting of the Seat Fillers.
Oscar Holy Sunday: Today you are forbidden to drive yourself.
Oscar Holy Sunday: The Ritual of the Wedging of the Spanx.
Oscar Holy Sunday: The Ritual Thanking of the Lord for Helping One Win and For Not Helping the Other Nominees.
will update if other Oscar Sunday rituals are announced.
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