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Exasperation See also Frustration, Futility. Carter, Sergeant Marine corps sergeant exasperated by Gomer’s ceaseless stupidity. [TV: “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” in Terrace, I, 319] comic strip character exasperated over Blondie’s sale purchases. [Comics: “Blondie” in Horn, 118–119] . Dagwood’s boss; ever exasperated over Dagwood’s sloppy work habits. [Comics: “Blondie” in Horn, 118–119] comic character exasperated by nephew Leroy’s antics. [Radio: “The Great Gildersleeve” in Buxton, 101] film actor famous for “slow burn.” [Am. Cinema: Halliwell] exasperated by Blanche DuBois’ affected refinement. [Am. Lit.: A Streetcar Named Desire] frustrated bus driver projects exasperation toward his wife and Ed Norton. [TV: “The Honeymooners” in Terrace, I, 365–366] . Veronica’s wealthy father driven to distraction by Archie. [Comics: Horn, 87] continually exasperated at Larry and Curly for their mischievous pranks. [TV: “The Three Stooges” in Terrace, II, 366] bandleader frustrated by Lucy’s mischief. [TV: “I Love Lucy” in Terrace, I, 383–384] park manager “driven bananas” by Yogi’s incorrigibility. [TV: “Yogi Bear” in Terrace, II, 448–449] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It was just like the East Wind's nature to inflict starvation upon the bodies of unoffending sailors, while he corrupted their simple souls by an exasperation leading to outbursts of profanity as lurid as his blood-red sunrises. Would exasperation, however, if relief had longer been postponed, finally have betrayed me? "What I chose," said Christine, driven to exasperation. |
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