funnies

Example Sentences

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Her early life story has more of the makings of a telenovela than the Sunday funnies.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2024

Did these two never read the funnies growing up?

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2024

Most episodes have the same rhythm as the Sunday funnies, with similarly corny punch lines.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2022

It’s a little like TikTok but specifically for Netflix funnies.

From The Verge • Oct. 4, 2021

The Sunday funnies influenced me, and although I admired the strong heroes who always conquered in the end, I identified with Tiny Tim.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou