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The allure of traditions that captivate America

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At the 94th Oscars in 2022, Will Smith was ensued a ban for his misconduct, which stripped his voting and participation rights for the next 10 years. It became the 6th addition to the academy’s hall of shame. From Carmine Caridi in 2004 for the offense of leaking private screeners on the internet to Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby, Roman Polanski, and Adam Kimmel proven guilty on charges of sexual assault, thanks to the rise of the #MeToo movement. Why Will Smith got to keep his Best Actor award despite the ban alludes me but it caused many Oscar traditions to break.

For the first time in the academy’s history, the 95th Oscars in 2023 did not have previous winners as presenters of the nominees for their winning categories. They also broke a 62-year tradition when a champagne colored rug was revealed instead of the red carpet.

“Roll Out the Champagne Carpet” doesn’t have the same ring to it, does it?

The official reason for the change: to keep up with the fashio…