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Social media reacts after Oscars 'Best Picture' mix-up

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Monday, February 27, 2017
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In a shocking mix-up, La La Land was incorrectly announced as the winner of the award for Best Picture, until the correct winner, Moonlight, was revealed at the Oscars on Sunday. The unprecedented event sparked plenty of entertaining reactions on social media.

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