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I was genuinely searching for real answers in “The Man Will Burn” to lingering questions like, what’s up with these clowns and why do so many people despise them?
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
I’ll start here: I’m not sure what’s up with the red-striped home shirts—I know it’s supposed to resemble a waving U.S. flag, but all I see is a Christmas candy cane.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
"Hey Olympics, what's up with those medals?" the biathlete asks in the video.
From Barron's ● Feb. 9, 2026
“Let’s talk. Call me, what’s up? What’s the issue,” LoRosa said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2025
Fintan is outside on the street and he says, Oh, Francis, Francis, oh, Patrick, Patrick, what’s up?
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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