Emmys: Jon Cryer's Winning Humor?
One would expect the winner for best supporting actor in a comedy series to use some humor when answering the media’s questions backstage at the Emmys. But that only works when everyone gets your humor.
When Jon Cryer addressed his surprise at his win for best supporting actor for Two and a Half Men to reporters, it seemed that many, including myself, missed the joke.
“No, I did not think I was gonna win at all,” he said. “I stand in awe of almost everyone in my category. [And I] won’t say who I am not in awe of.”
The room was clearly not in awe of this attempt at humor as it went almost completely silent after his comment. While he may have been trying to be funny, there was something in the delivery that actually made you think he was seriously putting down one of his fellow nominees.
Fortunately for him, he followed the awkward statement with more direct humor about his win.
“I think I just stuck around long enough and they gave up. [The Academy thought], he’s not gonna give up until he wins one of these things.”
He also addressed his reference to giving his Emmy to co-star Charlie Sheen in his acceptance speech.
“I intend to keep it. I am going to get a copy made with my name on it and everything, and that’s what I am going to give to Charlie to keep prominently in his home.”
iheartjoncryer commented:
when someone wins a prestigious award, may he be a comedian or not, he's entitled to struggle for words because he's overwhelmed. And Jon was just trying to say what he wanted and not there to please people by making them laugh, but he defn deserve the trophy :)
Eggbert commented:
Dear "Rod," or Jon, or Jon's mother, or whoever you are, clearly you are rude and tasteless and perhaps need a clearer computer monitor. I imagine you on Monday nights sitting at home alone, or with your hedgehog of a wife, watching lame jokes on "Two and a Half Men," and giggling into your light beer that isn't light enough.
Chanceorlando commented:
Jon was one of the highlights of the evening...his self depricating humor was enjoyed by all who have a brain....and a sense of humor..
botz commented:
Rob's comment is exceptionally ugly and no doubt reflects his own lack of self esteem.
Dottie commented:
I would just like to congratulate Jon Cryer for winning an Emmy last night. It is richly deserved.
Jon is a wonderful actor with a special talent for comedy, may he always continue in these rolls. Television I believe, is the best for continued success.
Two & A Half Men has a excellent cast which melds well together.
Bravo!
Dottie
Rod commented:
Stephanie, your sense of humor is obviously on the same levels as your looks. POOR!