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Smutty humor abounds, of course, and the pervy punchlines build to a cringe-inducing crescendo.
Repertory Film: A Final Festival Feast Steve Dollar 2011
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The show doesn't shy away from cringe-inducing material—such as clips from Warner Bros.'
Laying Claim to Its Place in the Sun Peter Plagens 2011
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At the time, it mainly drew attention for a cringe-inducing "teachable moment" sex scene between Callie and Mark.
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He has traveled the world and eaten some cringe-inducing things.
Chicago Episode Of Andrew Zimmern's 'Bizarre Foods' Airs Tonight Jen Sabella 2011
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For all of Alpert and Hall's amicable repartee with the enthusiastic audience and their established individual legacies, it's also a testament to their elegance that they never tried to oversell their performances with embarrassing nods to hip-hop, callow virtuosity or cringe-inducing "lovers on stage" antics.
In concert: Herb Alpert at the Birchmere John Murph 2011
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Its most cringe-inducing moment comes as a result of Paris being confronted with the presence of Kristen, the assistant of her friend Brooke Mueller Charlie Sheen's ex-wife.
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He faced frequent complaints about questionable spending, anemic fundraising, staff shake-ups and cringe-inducing comments.
Republicans Elect New Leader AP 2011
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He faced frequent complaints about questionable spending, anemic fundraising, staff shake-ups and cringe-inducing comments.
Republicans Elect New Leader AP 2011
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If the original was a little cheesy, this new version is almost cringe-inducing.
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He has traveled the world and eaten some cringe-inducing things.
Chicago Episode Of Andrew Zimmern's 'Bizarre Foods' Airs Tonight Jen Sabella 2011
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