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howler any large New World monkey of the genus Alouatta, inhabiting tropical forests in South America and having a loud howling cry howler [′hau̇l·ər] (communications) In telephone practice, an associated unit by which the test desk operator may connect a high tone of varying loudness to a subscriber's line to call the subscriber's attention to the fact that the phone receiver is off the hook. (electronics) An audio device used to warn a radar operator that signals are appearing on a radar screen. 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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And Stillers wrangled a supporting cast of established sidesplitters to help the cause, including Owen Wilson as Derek's smug archrival, Saturday Night Live's Will Ferrell as a flouncy, maniacal designer [see "From Bush to camp"], and lesbian fave Milla Jovovich as Ferrell's butch sidekick "I tried to stack the deck by hiring the funniest people out there," says Stiller, who also landed cameos from David Bowie, Vince Vaughn, Andy Dick, David Duchovny, and E The finalists were chosen from a field of 25 nominated moments--five in each of the five categories: Best Risky Business Moment, Best Sidesplitter Moment, Best Oops These annual awards honor television's most talked-about moments, in categories such as Best Tearjerker Moment, Best Sidesplitter Moment and Best Oops |
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