lip sync

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Ashlee Simpson, it was clear, intended to lip sync, which sort of implied to casual observers that she couldn’t sing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The underlying message of the video, at least to performers, appears to be: Relax — AI hasn’t figured out how to lip sync properly, much less act.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

“I remember when I talked to Ron and I was like ‘Ron, I really think I should lip sync.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2025

The song has lingered in pop culture, from a lip sync battle between Jimmy Fallon and Melissa McCarthy to a post-apocalyptic DJ playing it endlessly on “Kids in the Hall.”

From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2024

Mr Anderson-James would often lip sync to sketches from The Office, which eventually caught the eye of creator Ricky Gervais.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2022