Word: overblown
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...never exactly clear if the words—the opening “Get Ready for Love,” for example, is built around the simple hook “Praise Him!”—are bolstered or subverted by the (effectively) overblown gospel choir behind them. Similarly, “Let the Bells Ring” centers on the repeated couplet “Let the bells ring / He is the real thing”—definitely not an original sentiment if sincere, but also not sarcastic enough in tone or delivery...
...question is that?" asked a Pennsylvanian. "Truth isn't about ownership; it's an obligation. You in the media need to start reporting the truth, or you will end up like the dinosaurs--extinct." A Canadian wrote, "Your question points to what is deeply wrong in the U.S.--the overblown attention given to the messenger to the detriment of the message. Real debate over serious issues is lost as reporters sell their souls for scoops and scandals." And a Californian grimly observed, "There's no such thing as truth anymore--red state, blue state or otherwise. There's only spin...
...petulant Kim Jong-Il who sounds like Cartman and sings a song about being “ronery.” His character resembles that of Satan in the South Park feature film, in that his notorious evil nature is softened and made absurd by an overblown sensitive side...
...it’s true that a lot of athletes choose economics. But the belief that Harvard’s athletes flock towards only a few concentrations is a typical stereotype: partially based in fact, then overblown and misconstrued...
Some nutritionists believe the freshman-15 concept is overblown. University of Southern California's Patrice Barber runs a workshop entitled Freshman 15--Don't Believe the Hype, in which students are taught not to succumb to the feelings of insecurity that may accompany weight gain. As for Ashil Ann, she now believes gaining a few pounds is O.K. "Although I'm returning to my ideal weight, I don't mind the extra pounds," Ann says. "I actually feel more confident with my new body...