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Footage of Cunningham coolly staring down and pointing mockingly at one such foe for 22 unflinching seconds following a scuffle last month went viral, launching countless memes.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Other counterprotesters mockingly impersonated billionaires by donning crowns or top hats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2026
The event led Britain’s Foreign Office to mockingly dub Carrero Blanco “Spain’s first man in space.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
Commentators mockingly referred to Mutharika as the "Tipp-Ex" president.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2025
“It’s about doing the right thing,” Guzzo said mockingly.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
