| Granted, this kind of musical satire is an acquired taste, but his adaptation is little more than an excuse for clever rhymes and in-jokes. |
| Occasionally, satire or irony can illuminate a subject in a clever or comic way without leaving you chortling uncontrollably. |
| The credits reveal it was written by David himself, surely not a man at home with biting satire. |
| The painting may also be read as a glorification of the moral virtue of rural America or even as an ambiguous mixture of praise and satire. |
| Tan's mild political satire maintains a wry humour that complements the general comic tone. |
| But I mostly appreciated the book for its great mixture of black humour, satire and teenage rebellion. |
