Word: awww
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...matter: the movie had a high awww-Q. Audiences rushed to indulge its inanities and curl into its warmth, to google like proud relatives when the infant appears at a construction site in a pink hard hat, or when Selleck tries, too manfully, to diaper his fidgety bundle for the first time. There is nothing sinister about the success of a bad picture that makes people feel good. Imagine: people want to enjoy themselves at the movies. Sometimes they can convince themselves they had a fine time even at an inferior show. It guarantees they get their money's worth...
...Reagan pronounced the federal deficit "outrageous." Then they jumped to their feet, clapped and shouted in a mocking salute. When Reagan went on to propose yet again a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget, something he has never come close to achieving, the Democrats responded with loud groans of "awww" -- something they never dared when the President was riding high. To some in the chamber, the partisan display was an omen of deadlocks to come. Said Minnesota Republican Senator David Durenberger: "It means the next two years are going to be difficult ones here...
...aura and tranquillity" of the ranch, and loves the guests no matter what. "You are carrying a lot of anger," she advises the grumblers. They melt at once. "I'm 63, I'm an old, fat smoker, I'm out of control," explodes the most discontented. "Awww," coos Karma, "you need some warm fuzzy." The man retires peacefully dreaming of a massage...
...defeat. Last week, when Anderson was named the N.F.L.'s Most Valuable Player, Bill Walsh said, "I have felt all along that Ken was the greatest forward passer in the N.F.L. in recent years. Our Joe Montana is a worthy runnerup, but Ken is the M.V.P." Replied Anderson: "Awww, that's Bill. Just blowing smoke...