Original: The Golden Raspberry Awards , frequently called the Razzies , were created by John Wilson in 1980 ( and first awarded in 1981 ) , intended to counterpoint the Academy Awards by dishonoring ( or honoring ) the worst acting , screenwriting , songwriting , directing , and films that the film industry had to offer .
Simplified: The Golden Raspberry Awards or Razzies , first awarded in 1981 , were created by John Wilson in 1980 , with the intention to be the opposite to the Academy Awards by dishonoring the worst that the film industry had to offer .