lunacy

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Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 satirical masterpiece “Dr. Strangelove” brilliantly parodied the lunacy of the nuclear threat during the Cold War.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

In the case of “Nirvanna the Band,” I assume the answer to the second question at some point becomes “no,” but it’s all done with a very persuasive mix of vérité style and can-do lunacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

By the third song, Sit Down, Stand Up, they're flexing their musical muscles, with an extended outro of percussive lunacy, aided by US session musician Chris Vatalaro.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

Beware the three Ls: leverage, liquidity and lunacy.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 7, 2025

Gaily's eyes raged with lunacy; his clothes were torn and filthy.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner