poor taste

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But Reform's UK leader Farage told BBC Wales on Wednesday the remarks were in "poor taste", adding "people who keep on tweeting after a glass of wine make some blooming silly mistakes".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Mr. Carr also threatened action against ABC affiliates after late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel made a joke in poor taste about Charlie Kirk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

Where is entertainment’s place when tragedy strikes, and is it in poor taste to forge on?

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2025

This Mamba trio will be a monument to Tinseltown excess and poor taste in front of the arena.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2024

“You will find, Karen,” Mary Anne said as she watched her mother climb the last stairs, “that poor taste is a lot more fun than good taste. Good taste is real boring.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy