corny

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That has tended to be less effective, though, as much of the music is perceived as corny to those who aren’t living in a Christian fundamentalist environment.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

And as corny as that may seem, I implore you: If you have even one microscopic iota of curiosity, see this film.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

As a bonus, keep your eyes peeled for Josef Kubota Wladyka’s “Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!” — a riot that trampled my resistance once I got past the corny title.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

"A lot of relationship content is corny - I think people kind of just cringe now when they see it."

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

At first I felt pretty good about not letting Selena get the best of me, even though my Irish spring joke was kind of corny.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez