Exactly ... I can't believe the number of people who actually have bought into this publicity stunt.
I like your take on Smith going "off script" ... he got a little too far into his Jussie character and "over acted" the part
It was definitely a bad outcome.
For those who think it's real, it's still a bad outcome. If real it means jokes will no longer be possible at the Oscars unless it's a target agreed upon before airing (Trump, etc) or a joke considered harmless. My money is on the Oscars appointing someone to this task for all future events.
Watch the ratings fall to BBC Doctor Who levels.