BEVERLY HILLS, CA – OCTOBER 26: Jim Carrey accepts the Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy presented by Jaguar Land Rover at the 2018 British Academy Britannia Awards presented by Jaguar Land Rover and American Airlines at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 26, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter / Getty Images for LA BAFTA) ORG XMIT: 775231180 ORIG FILE ID: 1054074656(Photo: Kevin Winter, Getty Images for BAFTA LA)

According to Jim Carrey, there's nothing funny about the state of politics today. But that does not stop him from reaching for a day that he admits "may be a little soon."

While accepting the Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for humor Friday at the Beverly Hilton, Carrey quipped, "I'm glad (this trophy) did not come in the mail." He added, maybe only half-joking, "I do not have packages delivered to my home."

The honoree was referencing the 10 suspected explosive devices that were felt by Democratic Party leaders and supporters this week.

"It is my job to try (for a joke)," he said, "defending himself, because fellow fighter recipient Cate Blanchett earlier in the night said that there is no way to joke about suspicious packages.

.@JimCarrey while accepting @BAFTA#britannias award ?: "I'm glad it did not come in the mail- maybe a little soon (for that pipe bomb joke)" pic.twitter.com/75jUt4Gw1W

– Carly Mallenbaum (@ThatGirlCarly) October 27, 2018

Carrey, a longtime critic of Trump's mouth, then got serious, all without mentioning the president's name.

In his speech, he's talking about the award's namesake, silent film star Chaplin, and compared the legendary actor's behavior to what he feels is going on in America.

"Chaplin's alchemized his bread, turned it into art." Exquisite, timeless, healing art, "Carrey said. "He took on the American Right Wing of his day, his worst evils: hatred of immigrants, contempt for the truth, greed and the abuse of power … We have capitalism without a conscience. "

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Then, Carrey highlighted those who are doing good today.

"I would like to dedicate this award to those who remind us of our virtues, who remind us of the truth." He recognized Charles Chaplin, Christopher Steel, Christine Blasey Ford, Colin Kaepernick and Robert De Niro, one of my good friends and one of the greatest artists of our time. bring joy to the world. "

.@JimCarrey Charlie Blasey Ford, Colin Kaepernick and Robert De Niro, "One of my good friends and one of the greatest artists of our time, whose life is threatened this week" #brittanias@BAFTA@BAFTALApic.twitter.com/4zU9FiLoSY

– Carly Mallenbaum (@ThatGirlCarly) October 27, 2018

In closing, Carrey said that his speech was not exactly comedic.

"I know this was not funny, but it's not very funny right now, and I want it to be, and I will be again," he said. "Let's get the balance back, OK?"

But before the night ended, Carrey could not help but let himself be a little bit funny.

The comedian returned to the stage of the drama, stumble around, lean on host, Jack Whitehall, and pretend to drink from his award.

A fake drunk @JimCarrey pretends to drink from his #Brittania Award next to host @jackwhitehall#BAFTApic.twitter.com/3NkIQsOSRc

– Carly Mallenbaum (@ThatGirlCarly) October 27, 2018

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