For real…but as a joke.

That’s right kittens, fresh off slamming what many thought was director Todd Phillips’ choice to cast Mel Gibson in ‘The Hangover 2′ (read about that casting decision HERE and HERE), comedian Zach Galifianakis honored the director last night at the 14th Annual Hollywood Awards Gala.

Phillips credited the portly, bearded funnyman with being his muse.

Via E!:

“I always thought the idea of having a muse was very sexy. And in my head I imagined my muse would look like Mila Kunis or Rashida Jones. In fact, my muse looks like [comedy writer] Bruce Vilanch without the funny T-shirts. I’m really proud of him and I love him and he’s my favorite comic actor.”

While speaking of Phillips, Galifianakis stated that he was, “The worst Jew in Hollywood…that’s an inside joke.”

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