A monkey has just predicted the Oscar winners because of course it has

Nate Silver and bookies might have their complicated schemes to figure out who's going to take home a coveted Oscar statue, but over at E!, they think it's so easy a monkey can do it. A primped-up primate named Crystal, decked out in a classy red gown, took on correspondent Dave Karger, dropping a puck Plinko-style to predict who will be the winners during Sunday night’s ceremonies. Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas helped Crystal with her portentous task. Hint: There isn't any nepotism when it comes to Crystal's "Hangover II" co-star Bradley Cooper.

Best Supporting Actress: Crystal's pick: Helen Hunt for "The Sessions"; Karger's pick: Anne Hathaway for "Les Miserables"

Best Supporting Actor: Crystal's pick: Christoph Waltz for "Django Unchained"; Karger's pick: Robert DeNiro for "Silver Linings Playbook"

Best Actress: Crystal's pick: Naomi Watts for "The Impossible"; Karger's pick: Jennifer Lawrence for "Silver Linings Playbook"

Best Actor: Crystal's pick: Daniel Day-Lewis for "Lincoln" (sorry, Brad); Karger's pick: Daniel Day-Lewis

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