Butt naked in Birks was a brilliantly unhinged choice.The Oscars — a celebration of achievement in film and an excuse to ogle at the"great gowns, beautiful gowns" of our favorite celebs. Although the award ceremony may be all about movies, it's also kind of
. That's why the very last thing we expected to see was wrestler-turned-actor John Cena standing on the stage, butt naked, save for a tactfully positioned envelope and a fresh pair of Birks. Like... oh my God?!— presented the award for Costume Design. Sans costume. After being encouraged to step out from behind a pillar on the stage by host Jimmy Kimmel, Cena proceeded to shuffle awkwardly across the stage, crab-like, holding the envelope in place as the audience cackled in disbelief.
There is a lot to unpack in this utterly wild full monty moment. First and foremost, that body! I am not being hyperbolic in saying that Cena is more chiseled than the giant golden statue that stands behind him on the stage. The second thought to enter my brain:Thirdly, we must discuss the Birkenstocks. Butt naked, but for Birks, is a definite choice — and a hilarious one at that.
Naturally, the internet is in a state of total meltdown about the entire thing — none of us really know what to do with ourselves in the wake of John Cena's giant naked body on stage at the Oscars: