The half-virtual, half-in-person Golden Globes ceremony was, to put it mildly, bizarre. Celebrities appeared from various corners of their homes, the hosts weren’t even in the same room (or city), and let’s not even discuss the cringeworthy moment when Daniel Kaluuya attempted to deliver his acceptance speech while muted. However, the evening’s unexpected highlight came from a moment that resonated with viewers worldwide: Al Pacino being roused from a nap during his Zoom call.
As the broadcast shifted between screens of stars engaging in painfully awkward small talk, viewers were treated to the entertaining sight of Pacino dozing off, only to wake up suddenly, reminiscent of a student caught off guard in a 7 a.m. class.
How did Al Pacino become the embodiment of our collective experience? Who among us hasn’t felt the urge to curl up for a nap while watching an awards show that drags on? Viewers were undoubtedly on Team Pacino, celebrating this relatable blunder.
In a gathering of Hollywood’s elite, Pacino’s snooze was the most relatable moment, and social media had a field day. At 80 years old, it was late, and honestly, the show was a snooze-fest. Who could fault him for that?
Pacino’s actions confirmed what many of us have felt while attending virtual events: that even the most glamorous occasions, when conducted via Zoom, feel just like any early morning conference call—minus the ball gowns (though Jodie Foster did sport her pajamas, which we suspect many stars wished they could have done). The pandemic has stripped away so much, yet it has gifted us with the realization that no amount of charisma from hosts like Amy Poehler and Tina Fey can make a Zoom meeting engaging. Thanks to Pacino, we feel validated in our desire to catch a few Z’s during those lengthy video calls. If anyone needs me, I’ll be napping through my 10 a.m. meeting.
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