The Emmys happened last night! Did you watch? The show was pretty much back to normal after a couple of weird years thanks to Covid, and it was…fine. Kenan Thompson was funny enough as the host, but he didn’t have any big moments either good or bad, which ultimately is boring. However, Kel showed up in a bit at the bar and that made my Good Burger-loving kids happy.
Ted Lasso
We love Ted Lasso here at The Antagonist, so we’re always happy to see it getting love. Emily lamented the lack of Coach Beard on camera, but personally this was eye candy enough for me:
Brett Goldstein won–again–for his portrayal of Roy Kent, and he gave a funny and profane speech–again–in thanks. But what I loved most was the glorious lovefest at the Ted Lasso table when Goldstein’s name was announced. They’re just as enthusiastically adorable in real life as they are on the show.
Sheryl Lee Ralph
This was the moment of the night, no question. Riveting, from her initial frozen-in-shock reaction, to her stately walk to the stage, escorted like a queen, to her unforgettable acceptance song. Perfection.
Old Pros
There’s nothing like a couple of lifetime funny men to teach the kids how to do it. Props to Selena Gomez for keeping up with these two, and frankly for having the balls to even try.
Jennifer Coolidge
National treasure Jennifer Coolidge won for The White Lotus and the Emmys had the fucking nerve to play her off. Doesn’t matter, she still makes it work.
Kia
The thing is, though, they played Jennifer Coolidge off in order to show a Kia commercial. Let’s talk about Kia. Not the car, but the ad writers. Because I was honestly kinda into the bit where they have actors read the same four lines in totally different situations–what a great showcase for both writing and acting! And then all of a sudden it was a Kia commercial and life is a terrible ouroboros of consumerism eating art.
Lizzo
God, Lizzo is the best. She’s sunshine and happiness and yards of red tulle and she deserves everything. Lizzo’s Watch Out for The Big Grrrls won for outstanding competition program, and her speech was pure Lizzo.
Jimmy Kimmel
So as a presenter, Kimmel was dragged onstage by Will Arnett, supposedly because Kimmel is passed out from drinking to forget all his losses at the Emmys. Arnett did a nice job with the bit, and it was funny. But then he announced that Quinta Brunson had won for best writing in a comedy series for Abbott Elementary, and she had to come up and STEP OVER JIMMY KIMMEL to give her speech. He lay there onstage the entire time. And the internet was pissed.
I don’t know, it was an award for comedy writing. I feel like maybe they thought it was okay to do a comedy bit at that point? (It wasn’t okay.) Quinta Brunson, though, gets the last word. I hope she does punch him in the face.
Squid Game
Squid Game won for best director in a drama series, and also for best actor. This means Bob Odenkirk was robbed and we all know it. Still, mazel tov to Squid Game. It’s nice to see something new at the Emmys.
Zendaya
Zendaya is perfect in every way, and frankly she’s starting to annoy me. Because I’m jealous, is what I’m saying.
What was your favorite Emmys moment? Tell us in the comments!
