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In addition to Hussey’s run out of punt formation, the Rebels also recovered two squib kickoffs and got a 35-yard field goal from Watters Box for the game’s final points.
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Tim Gayle, al, 17 Nov. 2022
This political backdrop raises the possibility that his low-energy announcement speech may be a damp squib.
—The Editors, National Review, 15 Nov. 2022
After the kickoff return touchdown, Auburn opted to attempt squib kicks on kickoffs the rest of the night, ceding some field position in hopes of avoiding another big return.
—Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 6 Nov. 2022
The Bulldogs avoided him on kick returns by squib kicking the football.
—Matt Goul, cleveland, 25 Sep. 2022
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Tim Gayle, al, 17 Nov. 2022
This political backdrop raises the possibility that his low-energy announcement speech may be a damp squib.
—The Editors, National Review, 15 Nov. 2022
After the kickoff return touchdown, Auburn opted to attempt squib kicks on kickoffs the rest of the night, ceding some field position in hopes of avoiding another big return.
—Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 6 Nov. 2022
The Bulldogs avoided him on kick returns by squib kicking the football.
—Matt Goul, cleveland, 25 Sep. 2022
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Then there's 1983 farce Trading Places, in which Curtis plays a memorable role in the infamous Christmas party scene alongside Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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So, potentially, audiences could still be treated to a Doctor Who farce?Cameron K McEwan, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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Among its selections this spring is this 2001 satire that, considering climate change and our incoming administration, will probably still hit pretty hard.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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The body-horror satire that earned Demi Moore the first acting award of her career — yes, career — on Sunday night, is available to stream from home.Anna Tingley, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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Wong is nominated for her Netflix stand-up comedy special Single Lady.Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Headlined by Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, Stree 2 is the second film in Maddock Films’ Stree franchise and fifth film in their ‘Supernatural Universe’ which comprises of popular horror comedies including Bhediya and Munjya.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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In each episode, Shaun tries to liven up mundane farm life with low-stakes schemes that eventually spiral into farcical, slapstick situations.Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
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Summer this year mixed slapstick ultra-violence with kid-friendly fare, with another massively successful July release in Despicable Me 4 also targeted to younger audiences.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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TikTok has cemented itself as a quintessential entertainment app, offering everything from funny skits and makeup tutorials to social commentary and news.Haleluya Hadero, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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On the activities menu are a Glow Games featuring nighttime events illuminated by light sticks and luminous balls, a carnival, a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, skits and drama performances, hiking, dodgeball, volleyball and basketball.Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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On Friday, the NBC sketch comedy show announced its post-holiday host lineup: Dave Chappelle on Jan. 18, with musical guest GloRilla, and Chalamet, in his third hosting stint, on Jan. 25.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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The late-night sketch comedy show also revealed that Dave Chappelle will host and GloRilla will be the musical guest on Jan. 18.Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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For Sony Repertory — studio executive Jeff Blake, who had hired him at Paramount, brought him there — Schlesinger was a vp who oversaw a 70mm restoration of Lawrence of Arabia (1962) and the release of the B-movie spoof The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra (1981).Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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Neumayer detected the spoof by checking the headers and IDing the tool used.Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Squib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squib. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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