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This silly, colorful guide looks great on a coffee table and will get a laugh every time it’s picked up.—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 11 Nov. 2025 These movies are brilliantly written, but above all will do anything to get a laugh, no matter how silly, how absurd, how ridiculous — how stupid.—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025 When power-hungry Napoleon tries to stand on two legs, flatulence erupts, amusing the kids and reminding adults how low Serkis will go to get a laugh.—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 June 2025 Jim was known for his wit and doing anything to get a laugh, but beyond his silliness, there was a real depth to him too.—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for get a laugh