How To Trade The Oscars...For Superior Entertainment

I'm no stock market expert. I couldn't tell you how to bank on the financial success of Columbia's (NYSE: SNE) The Social Network or the critical acclaim of The King's Speech.

But I can still tell you how to trade the Oscars…for superior entertainment.

That's right, folks – if you're sick of award shows, if you can't stand another lengthy acceptance speech, follow these three simple steps to survive next year's award show season:

1. Grab the TV remote.

2. Change the channel.

3. Enjoy!

As an alternative, you could use award shows – especially the Oscars – as a substitute for prescription sleep aids, just by following these other simple steps:

1. Grab a pillow.

2. Grab a blanket.

3. Get into bed.

4. Let the sleepy sounds of boring acceptance speeches sooth you into a peaceful slumber.

See how easy that was? And thanks to a 10-year deal with Disney (NYSE: DIS), you will be able to sleep through ABC's presentation of the Oscars for another decade.