The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards aired Monday night on NBC, and while awards were handed out, the night belonged to John Mulaney. While presenting Best Lead Actor in a Drama, Mulaney delivered a satirical speech claiming that men have been“historically unrepresented”since the creation of television. He quoted DJ Khaled, read from Frank Vincent’s 2006 book A Guy’s Guide to Being a Man’s Man, and had the room laughing while also poking at a genuine cultural nerve. Noah Wyle ultimately won the category for The Pitt.
The night had plenty of other bizarre moments too. Megan Stalter appeared painted head-to-toe in gold body paint, and at one point an award was presented entirely in High Valyrian, the fictional language from Game of Thrones. Mariska Hargitay handled hosting duties for the evening, tying together a broadcast that swung from sincere to surreal in minutes.
Mulaney’s bit quickly became the internet’s favorite topic, sparking conversations about masculinity, comedy, and how award shows can still surprise us. Whether you found it hilarious or provocative, it was the kind of live-TV moment that gets everyone talking the next morning. What was your favorite moment from the Emmys this year?
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