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But a new biography, Martin Van Buren: America’s First Politician, by James M. Bradley sheds new light on the obscure politician perhaps best remembered today for a running joke from a 1997 episode of Seinfeld.
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Liz McNeil, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
There's a running joke about how often it's mislabeled as Canada or Wisconsin on maps.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 2 Dec. 2024
Given the immensity of many venues — and because the toilets are often buried deep in the bowels — this is a running joke.
—Will Noble, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
Although Culkin made the most of the running joke, the odds of Burrow dressing up as the mischievous kid are highly unlikely as the star QB isn't a fan of dressing up for Halloween.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
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Liz McNeil, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
There's a running joke about how often it's mislabeled as Canada or Wisconsin on maps.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 2 Dec. 2024
Given the immensity of many venues — and because the toilets are often buried deep in the bowels — this is a running joke.
—Will Noble, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
Although Culkin made the most of the running joke, the odds of Burrow dressing up as the mischievous kid are highly unlikely as the star QB isn't a fan of dressing up for Halloween.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Running joke/gag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20joke%2Fgag. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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