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a drama critic who is best remembered for his biting witticisms
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The witticism, sometimes misattributed to James Baldwin, began to spread a few months into the coronavirus pandemic, as the shock of mass layoffs started to give way to broader dissatisfaction with work.
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Lora Kelley, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
His frequent presence in lecture halls advanced him as one of America’s earliest stand-up comedians, and many of his wry witticisms, whether they were written or performed, remain part of the public conversation.
—Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2025
Users gain access to exclusive trivia and witticisms in real time (synced with what’s happening in the movie).
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 2 May 2025
In a perfectly coifed wig, with a sly smile and endless witticisms, Snook takes on 26 different roles across the show's nearly two hour runtime.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Lora Kelley, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
His frequent presence in lecture halls advanced him as one of America’s earliest stand-up comedians, and many of his wry witticisms, whether they were written or performed, remain part of the public conversation.
—Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2025
Users gain access to exclusive trivia and witticisms in real time (synced with what’s happening in the movie).
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 2 May 2025
In a perfectly coifed wig, with a sly smile and endless witticisms, Snook takes on 26 different roles across the show's nearly two hour runtime.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Witticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/witticism. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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witticism
noun
wit·ti·cism
ˈwit-ə-ˌsiz-əm 
: a witty saying
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