Seth MacFarlane will host the Academy Awards this year, the Oscars producers announced this week. Best known for the show “Family Guy,” MacFarlane also starred in the popular summer comedy “Ted.” The Daily and Current staffers respond to the news:
“Ted sucked; hoping Seth won’t.” — Sydney Zink
“Seth was an awesome choice.” — Jennifer Ball
“AND he landed Emilia Clarke?” — Christian Gossin Wilson
“You think he might sing?” — Sam Freedman
“Please, no more trite showtunes!” — Tanner Maxwell
“Are Khaleesi/dragon babies invited?” — Michele Corriston
“Giggity giggity giggity giggity giggity.” — William Podlewski
“Loins are tingling with joy.” — Laken Howard
“Probably won’t be that funny.” — James Bien
“I don’t watch ‘Family Guy.’” — Megan Patsavas
“Better be funny this year.” — April McFadden
“Don’t pull a ‘Hathaway Franco.’” — Lauren Kravec
