'This isn't parody?' Russia occupies Crimea, MSNBC spots race squirrel [pic]

Where oh where would we be without MSNBC to keep our priorities in check?

https://twitter.com/lachlan/status/439469859278450689

That’s right. Amid reports of Russian troops in Crimea, the White House is putting out exercise videos, and MSNBC is focused on racism at the Oscars. Because of course:

Wait, this isn't parody? pic.twitter.com/HJBlUFrWw0

— Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) February 28, 2014

No, sadly. It’s all too real. As is this:

Oops, I mean, *this* isn't parody: https://t.co/k3kwHGrrPH

— Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) February 28, 2014

Watching @jamilahking break down how the Oscar statue's modeled after an undocumented person on MSNBC's @RonanFarrow! pic.twitter.com/80OvLjrcdh

— Aura Bogado (@aurabogado) February 28, 2014

Thank you, Ronan Farrow, for shining a spotlight on the issues that matter. You’ve clearly earned every ounce of that Cronkite Award.