Word: overgrown
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...remarkably, Buchanan's prejudices were nearly overshadowed yesterday by the extraordinary insolence of Harvard's student body. Thankfully, students were better behaved than they were two years ago when Ralph Reed came to speak. On that occasion, a group of overgrown infants in the audience decided to stage a public orgy in order to prevent the Christian Coalition leader from even delivering his address. Yesterday's audience was gracious enough to permit Buchanan a few words. However, when the floor was opened for questions, Harvard's true colors shined through...
That's the best joke in What Planet Are You From? Considering the number of variations played on it, you might argue that it's the only one. Mostly, Shandling plays an overgrown adolescent of a familiar, earthbound sort. He's befuddled and inept as he attempts to comprehend the rules of the mating game...
...building is a concrete complex overgrown with weeds and drying laundry. Neighbors stare from above, their arms draped over balconies. Through the door and inside Juan Carlos' apartment suddenly there is Judith, easily 7 ft. tall. Eight? She's huge. She leans down to offer her cheek for kisses. The walls are crowded with images of Michael Jordan. We say we're from Chicago. They nod politely. Juan Carlos thinks the Suns will take it this year. The Suns? We nod politely...
...show is all about the audience, and eventually the audience becomes part of the show. After all, what fun is listening to a bunch of overgrown four-year-olds bang on pots when you can't join...
With the success Harvard has had this year, none of these numbers should frighten it. After all, if it can survive a hurricane, why should it be afraid of an overgrown...