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The irony of what happened to Mahomes months after that commercial aired wasn’t lost on football fans, even in Denver.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026 -
The numbers only underscored the irony.—
Jonathan Taplin,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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Yet what elevates the show is its focus on gender relations and atoning for the sins of the past, adding layers of depth beyond its lurid plotting and somewhat ridiculousness.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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The global consumer trend forecasting firm released its forecast for 2026 and beyond, revealing how this macro trend for ridiculousness will influence every corner of culture—from fashion and beauty to lifestyle and entertainment.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Jan. 2026
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But the comedians also used those laughs to reveal the fundamental absurdity of violence and conflict.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rather than focusing solely on superpowers, the series leans into the absurdities and insecurities of the entertainment industry, pulling back the curtain on fame, failure, and second chances.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
5 Jan. 2026
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Well, the Premier League table is definitely worth looking at, if only to marvel at its ludicrousness.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Its challenge will be scale — and whether subtlety can compete with spectacle and satire once preferential ballots come into play.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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The first season of Seth Rogen’s Hollywood satire memorably included an episode devoted to drama around a night at the Globes.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Wittiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wittiness. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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