My attempt to carve the turkey was a source of great hilarity at the dinner table. hilarity is the last thing you expect to find at a funeral, but we were there to celebrate his life rather than to dwell on his death
Recent Examples on the WebEvery Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)* by Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald, and John K. Alvarez
December 13-29, 2024
CSC's holiday smash hit Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) is back again for another season of holiday hilarity!—David Catlin, The Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2024 Maybe your reluctance to engage has less to do with your doubts about your partner’s comedic taste than a total exhaustion with hilarity, full stop.—Meghan O'Gieblyn, WIRED, 25 Mar. 2024 Even when playing the pseudo-straight man — a socially inept sorority girl — Stone brings undeniable charm and awkward hilarity to the table.—Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2024 It was seen as an exercise in outright hubris, a source of either embarrassment or hilarity, six hours of unceasing cringe.—Rory Smith, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2024 The comedy aspect is a key draw for the series, as complex storytelling is uplifted by persistent hilarity without things going too far off the rails.—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024 From the 'Devil Wears Prada' reunion to Barbra Streisand's emotional acceptance speech, check out the highlights from SAG-AFTRA's unforgettable evening
The 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards were full of highlights and hilarity.—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024 And without Louie, there would have been no Atlanta or Dave or so many series that blurred reality and situation comedy, hilarity and discomfort.—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2024 This show is a mix of hilarity, fashion, and stylistic construction coupled with the humorous wit of a drag show and the architectural glamor of a Barbie Dreamhouse on steroids.—Briana Richert, James Mercadante, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2024
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