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What does it mean?
The Oscars were nearly canceled because many fashion professionals were in San Francisco getting married.
In plain terms
The ceremony was almost called off as designers and stylists were tying the knot in San Francisco.
What can you take from it?
Unexpected events can disrupt major productions.

Where it applies

  • award shows
  • fashion weeks

Putting it to work

  • having backup plans
  • coordinating schedules

Questions to consider

  • How do productions handle sudden personnel shortages?
  • What contingency measures are common?

Another view

The claim is likely hyperbolic and not factual.

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