I hate hearing the thank yous

People have every right to get up there and thank the people that they feel have helped them get them where they are today. If you won an award wouldnt you want to show appreciation to the people you cared about?

If only someone would invent a device that allowed one to skip over the parts that one doesn't like...

Producers, writers and and other non-performers need to follow a simple rule of thumb, if you are not a household name nobody wants to hear you say anything besides thank you. The award is for you but the awards show is for us, the viewers. Might I suggest a Winners dinner at a later date where they could give a well prepared speech to their peers.

"stupid hollow people" That's a pretty narrow way to generalize a whole industry of people. While I don't entirely agree with your statement I do think the thank yous need to be a little more streamlined and concise. If you're nominated come prepared. Not saying write a speak but at least know the top 5 people/groups of people you want to thank and keep the show going. I think That's simple enough to remember. Unless you shout obscenities, thank yourself, strip naked, or come on stage "under the influence" no one's gonna remember what you said tomorrow anyway so get in get out.

And did anyone else notice that Pacino practically gave a monologue up there and they didn't play the music as early as they did with everyone else?
Hey, I wouldn't want to be the one responsible for cutting Tony Montana off either....