Xanthippe

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Both Jenna and Liz use this phrase liberally throughout 30 Rock, and Kimmy does as well when she argues with Xanthippe during a party.

From Newsweek • Mar. 15, 2015

First off, Xanthippe, Jacqueline’s angsty and challenging Daria-esque stepdaughter, is named for the ancient Greek character described to be antagonist.

From Newsweek • Mar. 15, 2015

These influences get their longest airing in a novella with the intimidating title Puttermesser and Xanthippe.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mary Todd Lincoln, he suggests, was no neurotic Xanthippe forever needling her husband.

From Time Magazine Archive

Socrates once said he married her for the excitement of conquest, just as one would enjoy the breaking of a high-spirited horse; but, at any rate, the philosopher was worsted, and Xanthippe ruled the household.

From Greek Women by Carroll, Mitchell