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That same year the American independent filmmaker Sean Baker premiered his comedy caper Tangerine, shot on an iPhone 5s, at Sundance, aligning the emerging category of the cell phone movie with a tradition of scrappy, low-budget ingenuity.—
Dennis Lim, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
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The spider caper, however, would be a bit more serious.— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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The show, with its interest in corporate buffoonery, doesn’t quite manage to hand-wave away the queasy implications.— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
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Receivers have cratered seasons with me-over-we buffoonery.— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
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However, Wyle didn’t let the prank get in the way of his professionalism.— Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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And compared to some of Fleury’s past pranks on teammates, a few misplaced letters on a nameplate would be relatively light.— Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
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And yes, antics is the appropriate word to describe what transpired on the screen.— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Gritty has more than half a million followers and a social media presence that's as unpredictable as his antics on the ice.— Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Crews often found release in rowdiness, camaraderie, practical jokes, and the inevitable coping mechanisms of drink and drugs.— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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One of Hughes’ neighbors, Ty Talley, said the toilet paper prank was part of tradition in which North Hall students play practical jokes on teachers during prom season.— Charlotte Kramon, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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The musical — a rock-and-raunch, goth-and-gay parody of cheesy, mid-century horror/sci-fi flicks — was created by Richard O’Brien (book, music, lyrics and who performed as the snarling butler Riff Raff).— Frank Rizzo, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
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The new plan does not change the Onion’s mission, which is to turn the site into a parody of itself and sell merchandise, sharing profits with Sandy Hook families.— Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Now, the lobby is a riot of punchy patterns and color with a powder pink ceiling and ikat fabric walls.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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The investigation examined whether Republican members of Congress had assisted individuals who later took part in the Capitol riot.— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
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The other new standout debuting on MSC World America is the Cliffhanger ($5), a huge swing that hangs over the side of the ship—the screams of brave riders prove the thrill is legit.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Marcus Smart diving and scrapping and leading cheers with a scream.— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Leg-pull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/leg-pull. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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