In a surprising move from the Academy, infomercials were eligible to be nominated this year. Nomadland, a Van Life infomercial sponsored by Amazon, reaped the benefits. Not since Ron Popeil’s Food Dehydrator, has an infomercial been so compelling, it was deserving of an Oscar.

Had the Academy ruled the inclusion of infomercials back in 1994, critics speculate that Popeil’s Food Dehydrator could have won over Schindler’s List. It definitely would have been a contender for Original Screenplay. A Classic line like “Turkey Jerky, I even like the sound of it”, is surefire Oscar bait.