deadpan
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He arrives at election counts wearing a metallic dustbin-shaped helmet, a silver cape and silver-and-black armour and brandishing his razor-sharp, deadpan sense of humour.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Amelia Dimoldenberg is the queen of the deadpan silence.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Sarah Howden’s deadpan picture book asks, why not a pickle?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
For decades, the dominant account of L.A. art centered on Ed Ruscha’s deadpan photographs, David Hockney’s shimmering pools and the perceptual experiments of the Light and Space artists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026
“I’ve been really busy,” I say, my voice deadpan.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
"Celebrity Traitors managed to turn Alan Carr into a manipulative serial killer," host Greg Davies deadpanned, adding: "We all know he's a good person".
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
As I fended off allegations of greatness, Yang deadpanned: “Chicken is 75% luck. The tile gods were on your side.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
“Well, someone has to do the first draft of my obituary,” Jack deadpanned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
“The award for Most Editing goes to CBS News,” she deadpanned.
From Salon ● Jan. 12, 2026
“She’s here for the same reason we all are. To have a great time,” Sean deadpanned before letting out an unapologetic burp.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
“So, I don’t recommend my services,” she said, deadpanning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2025
Statham ... remains unflappable, which is why he charms as he disarms with his patented deadpanning and action moves.
From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2023
Later, the bunny agrees to pretend to be eaten so the bear will look cool to a judgmental clique of nearby bears, deadpanning: “Oh … no. I am being eaten. What a bummer. Ouch.”
From New York Times ● Nov. 5, 2019
Yogi relented, deadpanning, “O.K., fine, make it like mine.”
From The New Yorker ● Sep. 16, 2019
Stewart won some laughter after deadpanning: “I couldn’t hear you. Can you say that again?”
From Washington Post ● Sep. 14, 2018
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