humor
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Fans and commentators highlighted the humor in his response, noting that the actor turned what could have been a grim misinformation scare into a light, self-aware moment.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
Were there any things that happened during the filming of the special that were unexpected that kind of stood out to you as far as maybe some unintentional humor?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
He references Susan Sontag’s famous essay “Notes on Camp” to say there are two kinds of camp humor, one that is unknowing and another that is knowing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
De Wet maintains an unnerving smile and intensity throughout “Hag,” playing the role with as much humor as it deserves.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
“We use humor to cope with this terrible, terrible world.”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
Vocabulary lists containing humor
Journalism
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