Here’s an 11th suggestion for how the Academy Awards can build up its ratings: give Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson an Oscar nomination. Yes, I’m clearly continuing the snark, but I’m not coming out of left field. The wrestler-turned-actor was a presenter during Sunday’s ceremony and afterwards he was asked by reporters whether or not he’d one day like an Oscar. And obviously he said that he would. He’s quoted in The Times today discussing his response:

“‘ … of course, it’s every actor’s dream,’ he says, with initially guarded enthusiasm. In fact, he adds, momentarily overtaken by the excitement of it all, ‘winning an Oscar is a goal of mine’.”

And the writer for The Times is encouraging it:

“To judge from his track record, if the Oscar win is a goal, then it’s already in the bag. Just make sure they put the name Johnson on the trophy, and not Rock.”

Now, I’m not going to be predictable and completely slam down his dream, but I have to wonder if he’s being serious. Sure, the guy received some favorable marks for his performance in Be Cool, but the way he’s choosing his roles I just don’t see him getting a golden buddy anytime soon. After all, he’s currently making career choices based on the fact that he wants to make movies his niece can see — Disney fare like last year’s The Game Plan, the upcoming Witch Mountain remake and the just-announced The Tooth Fairy, in which he’ll play the title character (it’s from the people who brought us The Santa Clause, so look for the inevitable The Easter Bunny very soon).

I can’t entirely dismiss the possibility that The Rock will win an Oscar one day. But I do think the notion is rather silly. And I’m really, really looking forward to the film, due out in theaters in a few decades, for which he’s finally recognized.