impertinence

Coach Matt Peet is normally poker-faced but laughed uproariously in the stand at the sheer impertinence and invention.

It follows that the impertinence of Robert Costello, a defense witness who muttered in disagreement with Judge Juan M. Merchan’s rulings, probably caught the jury’s attention more than the flaws in Cohen’s largely even presentation — especially once Merchan forcefully rebuked Costello’s buffoonish grandstanding.

Other meta impertinence plays directly to screen junkies.

Admirers called them lively topicality and refreshing impertinence.

At some moments, this prequel series matches the goofy impertinence that made 1978’s “Grease” feature so lovable.