merry-andrew

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Noun
  • Armisen voices a number of droll characters and is hilariously — and fittingly — deadpan as the figure of Death who becomes seduced by show biz via a clever agent (Kind).
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But the miraculous truth is that Kim Gordon, Sonic Youth’s droll co-founder, made one of the most sheerly amusing albums of the year.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Dogs often show their happiness by wagging their tails, but one owner has learned those joyful wags can get canines into a bit of a predicament.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The firm may be the leader in the field simply because, as one wag put it, there isn’t anyone else doing it.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Luna rocked a black and red creepy clown look, while Miles dressed up and dabbed as DJ Marshmello.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Taking place 27 years before Stephen King’s original novel (because Pennywise only shows up in 27-year intervals), the show will explore the town’s first sightings and experiences with the dancing clown.
    Lucy Ford, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • So my place is to play this role of be the little buffoon every now and then.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 21 Nov. 2024
  • There are colorful characters, but no bombastic buffoons.
    Longreads, Longreads, 15 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • While looking back at past projects, Chris Columbus, the director behind holiday classics Home Alone and Gremlins, shared a not-so-merry holiday recollection involving comedian Chevy Chase.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
  • On Friday, comedian Shane Gillis was tapped as the guest picker.
    Chantz Martin, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • But this harlequin moll can’t match Joker’s lunacy as either lawbreaker or musician.
    Armond White, National Review, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The doll, which is called the Witch Weaver, wears flared bell-bottoms, a gossamer harlequin blouse, gold waistcoat and crystal headpiece — taking inspiration from Reed’s signature design codes, personal style and even Lady Gaga.
    Violet Goldstone, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The comedienne wore her brunette tresses in a braided half-updo, while her makeup consisted of a smokey eye, rosy blush and a glossy nude lip.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Will & Grace and comedienne Ellen DeGeneres are credited with playing significant roles in transforming the image of gay Americans and, as such, the modern LGBTQ equity movement.
    Keli Goff, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Some people might bring nice presents, while jokesters may put far less valuable gifts in their boxes.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The jokester reprises his role as antagonist and comically-large-mustache enthusiast Dr. Robotnik in the franchise’s third installment, in theaters Dec. 20.
    Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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