Word: poked
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...thing to poke fun at other universities, but quite another to call college presidents illiterate. Although the intent may have been humorous, that was not the impression I received...
That in a sentence sums up what is both right and wrong about Tomfoolery: the show relies on nostalgic appeal and not on fresh ideas. The social and political institutions which his one liners--set to simplistic and repetitive melodies--poke fun at are dated...
...easier for the audience to read the first and second acts as a light hearted attempt to poke fun at campus stereotypes rather than as a statement about their motives. But this lighthearted tone strikes a sour note at the end of the second act with the tragedy of Joan for which the audience is unprepared...
...look at that charming sequined blouse, the game would be up. Whatever man stopped first would have a natural opening line--"Oh, c'est belle, c'est belle"--which would be enough to get his arm around her shoulders. If he happened to be under 16, he might poke her nipple instead, by way of expressing approval of the blouse. Or by then she might already have hung it back up, sighed, and strode out of range...
...body stocking attacks and "dies" with a sinuous grace while Rizzo does best in the rooster's moments of sweaty panic. In one such attack White flips Rizzo to the ground where his black satin coattails fall over his face. His hands the only part of him left unconcealed poke out in coxcomb shape and proceed to dance as strikingly as if his whole body were alert...