poke fun at
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It's why he thinks these manifestos are important, even if some online poke fun at them.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
It seemed inevitable that the Chargers’ social media team would poke fun at the NFL’s biggest offseason story, and they did just that Thursday in their 2026 schedule release video.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
Kunis was able to poke fun at herself for getting so frustrated, revealing that her job is far easier than that of many other HOA presidents—because her neighborhood association only incorporates eight households.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 17, 2025
The moment fit the tone of the appearance: lightly political, self-aware and clearly designed to let Harry poke fun at both American holiday-movie culture and his own public image.
From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2025
He said nothing tests friendships like high school, and then proceeded to poke fun at the fact that I was reading War and Peace.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
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