Emmys 2024: Fans Snooze as 'Woke' Ramblings Dominate

The 76th Emmy Awards took center stage and, unfortunately, they didn't quite hit the mark with viewers worldwide after their much-anticipated premiere on Sunday night. Hosted by the talented duo Dan and Eugene Levy from *Schitt’s Creek*, this annual celebration aimed to honor the remarkable achievements of stars both in front of and behind the camera in television over the past year.

This year's ceremony recognized some standout productions such as *Shogun*, *Baby Reindeer*, and *The Bear*, which were among the night’s significant winners. The evening also saw accolades for iconic talents like Jodie Foster, Lamorne Morris, and Elizabeth Debicki, to name just a few. However, as social media buzzed with congratulations for the award recipients, a sizable portion of viewers expressed their dissatisfaction with the lengthy three-hour show. Some even turned off their televisions, branding it as "woke" and "boring" largely due to the themes highlighted in various speeches and the relentless flow of the award presentations.

One noteworthy opinion came from actor John Leguizamo, who ignited a mixed wave of responses with his speech. He took a moment to share his experience growing up in Hollywood, speaking out against the castings of predominantly white actors in Latino roles. Leguizamo proclaimed, "I didn't know that people like me could be actors," while referencing legends like Marlon Brando, Emiliano Zapata, and Al Pacino for their portrayals. "Everybody played us except us," he stated, illustrating how he used to watch shows like *Star Trek* and wonder why there were no Latin individuals represented in the future.

In his passionate speech, he recalled an article he penned on the lack of roles offered to LatinX actors, expressing a sense of cautious optimism, saying, "What I see here tonight makes me, well, almost happy. And certainly less angry because tonight is among the most diverse list of nominees in Emmys history..." He pushed for the storytelling of more underrepresented communities, affirming, "But we need more stories from excluded groups: Black, Asian, Jewish, Arab, LGBTQ+, and disabled, and this show tonight has proved our industry is