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But whether that’s a contributing factor or not, it does seem he’s getting more frantic to do whatever it takes to get a rise out of people.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2025

He even managed to get a rise out of mild-mannered Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone, who recently kicked him out of the chamber for heckling.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

“TJ Simers was acerbic, witty, cranky and knew how to get a rise out of people,” Southern California sportswriter Janis Carr tweeted Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2024

They attempt to get a rise out of strangers by putting them in awkward scenarios, the kind of unscripted comedy made famous by shows such as “Candid Camera.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2023

My mom has always said you just ignore mean people because they are only trying to get a rise out of you.

From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt