Word: fodder
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...boyfriends are worried that they will be portrayed unfavorably. But my ex-boyfriends couldn’t provide enough interesting fodder for a short story, let alone a novel. Just kidding. Really, [to her ex-boyfriends] if you are reading this, I’m only kidding. In fact, many people I know have inspired characters for me, and lots of people I don’t personally know have also provided mannerisms and physical features. This is especially true of people in my sections. It’s hard for me to stay awake at times, so I just...
...sense of humor beyond that of a middle school locker room. In her fat suit, Paltrow is briefly captivating as her mistreated character begins to cry. In the context of the rest of the movie, however, it’s not clear whether her tears are intended as comic fodder. The moment proved a confusing one for the audience at one advance screening, with some laughing and others unsure how to respond. And though identifying Shallow Hal’s biggest flaw would require some intense debate, the lack of clarity in tone is undoubtedly a strong candidate. Black...
...Burger King coterie of fanatics this one, and the resulting debate could go on for days. (I won’t tell you what the ruling was. Some of you might need something to talk about over make-your-own waffles this morning, and this is perfect conversational fodder...
...little understood and publicized in the world at large. So why now, when a low profile is most called for, is the Indonesian government suddenly wandering onto center stage, with seemingly nothing to gain from a prominent role in the crisis, but so much to lose? It?s all fodder for the country?s conspiracy theorists, whose conjecture runs rampant: The nation has been infiltrated by Islamic radicals who are now controlling the agenda here by staging demonstrations, issuing threats, and possibly controlling the media...
Even after three games this season, there has been much material for the highlight reel and frequent fodder for those who fawn on Crimson Sports Sunday...