The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards aired Monday night (full winner’s list here), which led to plenty of memorable moments, like when they finally solved the diversity problem. It also inspired plenty of Twitter jokes when people on Twitter weren’t occupied with complaining about how many shows got robbed (Atlanta, The Good Place, Handmaid’s Tale, The Americans, etc).
Tiffany Haddish and Angela Bassett shared the stage at one blessed point, which led to jokes, some of them about Haddish’s colorful dress (which she wore because it’s based on the Eritrean flag).
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Every time I get mad at the Emmys I repeat "Angela Bassett and Tiffany Haddish were onstage together" again.
— Louis Virtel (@louisvirtel) September 18, 2018
And perhaps the most commented-upon moment was director Glenn Weiss’ on-stage marriage proposal:
Biggest takeaway from the #emmys, don’t try and make up time by fast-forwarding through the director of the Oscars speech…
— Katie McMahon (@katemcmahon7) September 18, 2018
What if he had lost? He would have had to propose in the woman’s bathroom. #Emmys
— Judy Gold (@JewdyGold) September 18, 2018
[Alternate universe where Glenn Weiss doesn’t win the Emmy]
GLENN: If I had won I was gonna propose right there during my speech, if front of everybody.
GLENN’S FRIENDS: [rolling eyes] Okay, buddy.
— Brian Grubb (@briancgrubb) September 18, 2018
"[Keri Russell] said 'If you propose to me, I will punch you clean in the mouth.'" – Matthew Rhys #Emmys pic.twitter.com/nRttLlIrd5
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) September 18, 2018
That's the only time I've liked a public proposal. #Emmys
— Todd Barry (@toddbarry) September 18, 2018
OK WE'RE STILL AGAINST PROPOSALS AT STADIUMS BUT THIS IS ADORABLE. #Emmys
— The Ringer (@ringer) September 18, 2018
If George R.R. Martin is in the background when you propose to your girlfriend is that a bad omen or… pic.twitter.com/L2ie0gilUY
— ScreenCrush (@screencrushnews) September 18, 2018
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I’m going to get divorced at the Tonys
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) September 18, 2018
The inimitable Betty White received a standing ovation, and Twitter users were excited, too:
When you see “Betty White” trending but then find out it’s for an honorary award at the #Emmys pic.twitter.com/kEtBWJT69U
— Andrew Claudio (@AndrewJClaudio) September 18, 2018
Betty White came out for the #emmys and I shouted “wow” really loud, so if you hear that in the background, that was me. pic.twitter.com/e720HT4QMJ
— Jennifer Wright (@JenAshleyWright) September 18, 2018
Speaking of party animal Betty White, people wished other party animals on the red carpet would speak frankly:
I'd love to hear an actor honestly answer the "How did you prepare for today?" red carpet question with "Cocaine and sit ups." #Emmys
— Jenny Johnson (@JennyJohnsonHi5) September 17, 2018
Game of Thrones took home an absurd bounty of awards:
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Which led to a moment tailor made for jokes:
Stop waving start writing, George #Emmys pic.twitter.com/SgmsY8KRjX
— Mashable (@mashable) September 18, 2018
George R.R. Martin waving goodbye to all of your favorite characters on the next season of Game of Thrones #Emmys pic.twitter.com/LlCowpqtkE
— Page Six (@PageSix) September 18, 2018
Other memorable moments were also immortalized with GIFs:
Will Ferrell is me walking to the fridge for my 2 a.m. snack 😂 #Emmys pic.twitter.com/SsUAVt5hgF
— Mia 🍒 (@MinnieMia4489) September 18, 2018
when you forget to mute yourself on a conf call #Emmys pic.twitter.com/KgsOgqTai4
— GIPHY (@GIPHY) September 18, 2018
Get yourself someone who supports you the way Ricky Martin supports Darren Criss. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/8aS0R5tfM5
— Mónica (@monicxfdez) September 18, 2018
This is the universal Black girl mood for when you're getting honored or appreciated for your work and you didn't expect it, but you KNOW you deserve it. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/7ed5GTDenz
— Jasmyn (@JasmynBeKnowing) September 18, 2018
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When the argument was over but I thought of new and better points #emmys pic.twitter.com/zidSQ67rlI
— Betches (@betchesluvthis) September 18, 2018
And, yes, that was Donald Glover [or maybe not] (and, yes, Atlanta got robbed).
Teddy lives. pic.twitter.com/Bfe8acTR4u
— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) September 18, 2018
Jokes were made about the appearance of other celebrities:
How will Amy Sherman-Palladino fit two Emmys in the enchanted chimney where she lives? pic.twitter.com/PNXCw7sohF
— Louis Virtel (@louisvirtel) September 18, 2018
Sarah Paulson giving the award to Claire Foy #emmys pic.twitter.com/VJfJUGOHer
— vale. 🇵🇸 (@ssIayme) September 18, 2018
Others were happy to see certain celebrities:
today is the day that side characters from Hilary Duff movies SHINE #Emmys pic.twitter.com/3ufcQ0NT4o
— Maddie Crichton (@maddiecrichton) September 18, 2018
While certain celebrities were happy to not see themselves during the In Memoriam:
Ejoyed watching the Emmy Awards and once again was so very pleased not to see my name and photo on screen during the In Memorium segment
— carl reiner (@carlreiner) September 18, 2018
Meanwhile, people celebrated Bill Hader and John Mulaney’s wins in different ways:
I can't believe these two idiots both went home with #Emmys tonight we are truly #blessed pic.twitter.com/gnMun9s9ey
— Emily Ward (@omgitsemilyward) September 18, 2018
Musical theater me watching college me pretend to like jazz for a boy pic.twitter.com/Z7iQDkClZM
— Marcia Belsky (@MarciaBelsky) September 18, 2018
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What a magical night at #TheEmmys! pic.twitter.com/3nsmlJkOkk
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) September 18, 2018
not this year, Patton, not this year. But we'll always have the 2016 #Emmys pic.twitter.com/9A8YHrNt02
— Matt Oswalt (@MattOswaltVA) September 18, 2018
The creator of The Wire was also optimistic this would be his year:
Understand that the #Emmys are tonight. Don't quote me or anything, but I think there is an outside chance that this just might be The Wire's year.
— David Simon (@AoDespair) September 17, 2018
Next year is going to be Patton Oswalt’s and The Wire‘s year, we can feel it.