Here's GOOD NEWS for anybody in Hollywood embarrassed by the Oscars mix-up (the ratings are in!)

And it’s only “good news” if viewed by Hollywood in a “glass is half full” kind of way: Not as many people compared to the previous several years were tuned in and witnessed the “Best Picture” goof that left the gathered throng wincing:

The 2017 #Oscars drew the smallest audience in nine years https://t.co/SE0KzlOhYg pic.twitter.com/1cAn5YlDKe

— Variety (@Variety) February 27, 2017

#Oscars ratings hit 9-year low https://t.co/fcH4TpSb6r pic.twitter.com/dxs3o9UgF1

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 27, 2017

The reason is anybody’s guess, but potential viewers not wanting to endure anticipated political lectures on a Sunday night could have played a part:

https://twitter.com/batman101/status/836316367510990852

.@Variety It's like Hollywood's condescension is no longer relatable…

— Chet Cannon (@Chet_Cannon) February 27, 2017

#Oscars If they don't quit with their political views at award shows,the same thing is going to happen to movie ratings. #GetAClue

— Beth Coyne (@BethCoyne3) February 27, 2017