That wry twist is key; otherwise, you really are just telling people what you wish they'd say. (fooddrink-magazine.com)
Red Robin has a customer - spokesperson, appearing regularly to say the things Red Robin would like customers to say — with a wry twist. (fooddrink-magazine.com)
For example, satirical remarks are often accompanied by a wry twist of the mouth or a certain type of smile, but that is impossible to convey using just the written word. (topdate.info)