It was about thirty-five or forty years ago when most awards shows decided it might be more respectful (read: less harmful to fragile egos) to all involved if the winner was not identified as a “winner” but rather as a recipient. To that end, once the list of nominees is read, the presenter simply says, “And the Oscar goes to…” Article content

And there you have it. Yet another politically correct, nonjudgmental phrase that manages to muffle and downplay the excitement of what should have been an exceptionally exciting moment. It seems to me the once acceptable, thoroughly accurate phrase, “And the winner is…” captures perfectly, the edge-of-the-seat anticipation. It’s also serves as a verbal drum roll that leads to the big reveal. If a person is fortunate enough to receive the Oscar, h

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