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Diverse casting, string arrangements of songs like Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next” and steamy sex scenes drag a staid genre into the cultural zeitgeist.

For many economists — Steve Levitt included — there is perhaps no greater inspiration than Paul Romer, the now-Nobel laureate who at a young age redefined the discipline and has maintained a passion for introducing new ideas to staid debates.

Despite chef attempts to zhuzh it up, the sandwich’s staid formula is ultimately the secret to its success.

There was falling into his mien somewhat more of staidness and sobriety.