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strokes the eyeballs while it evaporates like so much crypt mist in the brain

negative

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they were insulted and the audience was put through torture for an hour and a half

negative

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inane , humorless and under-inspired .

negative

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shows excess in business and pleasure , allowing us to find the small , human moments , and leaving off with a grand whimper .
negative