Pop! Quiz: Have we all been underestimating Eminem's acting abilities?

The head writer for Andy Samberg (and therefore the MTV Movie Awards) has taken to his blog to confirm that yes, the "collision" between Eminem and Sacha Baron Cohen's freshly-waxed taint was, indeed, entirely staged.

Some people thought that Eminem's reaction of horror was simply too legitimate to be faked, which begs the question: Was 8 Mile more than a fluke, and could this guy actually have some legitimate acting talent?

The guy has banked on his tough-guy image, but remember that he has also credited Sir Elton John with getting him off painkillers and is a notorious prankster. Would it be wrong to take his macho display at face value?

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