laughing stock
Britishnoun
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From Salon • Oct. 24, 2021
Last week's Laughing stock column, in which Alexander Armstrong kicked out at people's "tribal aversion to anyone with a posh voice", sparked a predictably caustic response.
From The Guardian • May 21, 2013
With a renewed commitment to prioritise un-trendy comedy, Laughing stock will be back next week.
From The Guardian • Jan. 15, 2013
Elsewhere in Laughing stock, it pays to expect the unexpected.
From The Guardian • Jan. 15, 2013
Last week's Laughing stock recounted Alan Davies's recent gig in Liverpool, where he thanked fans for sticking by him after his remarks about the Hillsborough tragedy raised hackles.
From The Guardian • Oct. 2, 2012
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