Okay, the trend has now been established. In years when Blue sees a film nominated for best picture, it has a 67% chance of winning the Oscar. This is a trend covering three movies spanning six years, so I think it's pretty safe to consider this completely reliable.

Reliable Links:	Thanks Ant and Mike Martinez and Acleacius.
Play:	Mardi Gras Mayhem. Building Demolisher.
Links:	Gabe Newell Dancing. You're freakin' me out, man! Thanks Hump.
Stories:	Oscar winners list (2012) - Inside Movies - EW.com
Science:	Nature Editorial: If you want reproducible science, the software needs to be open source. Light-switched local anesthetic lets scientists turn pain nerves on and off.
Media:	2012 Oscars: Sacha Baron Cohen vs. Ryan Seacrest. Thanks reddit. Dog Takes Stolen Baguette Back To Her Kennel. Ridiculous Scarf Project.
Follow-up:	NMA: Oscars 2012: Academy Awards wrap-up. Star Wars: Clone Wars - Darth Maul Returns Trailer. Thanks nin.