Word: buttons
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...general pattern of thisSilly-Daddy-Doesn't-Want-to-Lose-His-Beautiful-Baby story goes like this: First, something happensthat makes George squirm (Annie cheerfullyannounces that she's engaged; Annie's angelicfiancee puts his hand on her leg; Annie's fianceecalls George "Dad"; etc.) Then George unbuttonshis top button, makes funny grimaces and shoutsirrational nonsense. Then George's wife Nina(Diane Keaton), the film's voice of reason, tellshim to stop acting like a lunatic. Then Georgeapologizes like a good dad ("I come from a longline of overreacters") and promises to try not togo ballistic anymore. Hugs and smiles...
...Gorgeous-Wedding plot goes like this: First, George hearsbad financial news--the wedding cake will costmore than his first car ($1200); the weddingreception will cost more than his first house($250 a head for 572 guests, $143,000); the churchwill cost extra. Then George histrionically freaksout (the unbuttoned button, the trademark Martingrimaces, the trademark Martin blather). Then Ninacalmly convinces George that he's beingridiculous. Then George apologizes for acting likea total ninny. Hugs and smiles all around...
...seemed to be somewhat deranged. Once I said sacrifice a few times it must have pushed a button or something," Daley said...
...spectacle began in front of Memorial Hall,where several students were selling popcorn forthe lecture. And not just popcorn, but Goobers,Raisinets, "Button Your Fly" t-shirts, Lee-andmovie-related paraphernalia...
Unconfirmable reports of roundups and executions, circulated by Iraqi opposition sources intent on destabilizing the regime, have reached such a pitch that it is tempting to conclude that Saddam Hussein is pressing the panic button. On the other hand, Hammadi resurfaced in the inner circle after his rumored death. As for Saddam, he continues his belligerent hate campaign. Last week he marked Army Day with a cheer for the Scud missiles that had "hit the cursed Israel" during last year...