demented

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Myers makes the most of one of the musical’s most beloved numbers, “Not While I’m Around,” Tobias’ duet with Mrs. Lovett that both performers bring to poignant, demented life.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Doug feverishly bangs out a script and Griff, who plans to star in the remake, calls it “a masterpiece,” though the demented glint in Mr. Black’s eyes assures us it’s anything but.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Last year, for instance, was a “hell hotel,” with rooms themed to demented clowns or terror at sea.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

It’s just another weekly edition of “SmackDown” in Don’s demented mind.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2025

She was fairly sure this boy was demented or just hopelessly deluded, but she liked that word, and unless she was mistaken, he was offering to let her walk out of this house tonight.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo