Risus sardonicus is an apparent smile on the face of those who are convulsing because of tetanus, or strychnine poisoning. From the Oxford English Dictionary, "A fixed, grin-like expression resulting from spasm of facial muscles, esp. in tetanus."Also: [Convulsion of the] facial muscles may cause a characteristic expression called Risus sardonicus (from the Latin for scornful …

Ironic definition, using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; containing or exemplifying irony: an ironic novel; an ironic remark. See more.

Irony definition, the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend. See more.

Nov 17, 2012 · ERASMUS's Praise of FOLLY. An oration, of feigned matter, spoken by Folly in her own person.. HOW slightly soever I am esteemed in the common vogue of the world, (for I well know how disingenuously Folly is decried, even by those who are themselves the greatest fools,) yet it is from my influence alone that the whole universe receives her ferment of mirth and …

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Sayaka Murata is the author of many books, including Convenience Store Woman, winner of Japan’s most prestigious literary prize, the Akutagawa Prize.She continues to work part-time in a convenience store, which inspired this novel. Murata has been named a Freeman’s “Future of New Writing” author, and her work has appeared in Granta and elsewhere.

May 23, 2022 · Stocky and handsome with a smile that could charm the prom queen, Gebretatose, 38, is the director of diversity and inclusion at Minneapolis’ HUGE Improv Theater, and founder of BlackOut Improv, an all-Black Minneapolis improv group. He came to that role a bit circuitously, and yet, if you know him, it seems pretty felicitous.

I'm just having a late breakfast, haven't had time this morning for anything." Millicent Bagnold, a brilliant associate in the Department of International Magical Cooperation, shot him a grin as she took a large bite of toast. Lucius returned the smile and sat down in front of her desk, lounging back with one ankle resting on the opposite knee.

Crashing is an American comedy-drama television series created by Pete Holmes and executive produced by Holmes and occasional series director Judd Apatow.The first season aired on the HBO network in the United States from February 19 to April 9, 2017. The semi-autobiographical show revolves around a fictional version of Holmes, a comedian who pursues a career in stand …

Jul 01, 2021 · 25: Shawn Mendes. Like Justin Bieber, Mendes parlayed his internet stardom (Vine in his case) to full-fledged pop stardom. Over the course of …