Sunday, January 06, 2008

FAG...er, uh, SAG Scores A Coup


I love the Writers Strike. Best thing to ever happen to TV. Nothing but reruns and reality shows.

But now, the strike has infected other aspects of Hollywood. Last Friday, it was announced that, in support of the striking writers, the membership of the Screen Actors Guild (which is basically every actor in Hollywood) would not be attending the Golden Globes. The Globes ceremony have been a point of contention during the strike, as the writers have planned to picket the show, due to the Globes unwillingness to come to a deal with the writers. And, because it's considered bad form for the members of any union to cross another union's picket line, the membership of SAG has elected to sit the ceremony out as well.

So, the Golden Globes will be attended by...well, maybe a handful of producers, and some directors who aren't members of the Writers Guild.

Thanks, SAG! Your solidarity fucks an already fucked up situation even more. Seriously, thanks again.

And be sure to tune in next Sunday to see the emptiest auditorium in the history of award shows. It'll be great!

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