Sentences with phrase «snicker test»

Also, to pass the snicker test, skeptics (particularly Dietze) need to give up the pretense that linear impulse response is the be-all-end-all and stop making silly assertions about Bern and other models that confuse model structure with rough characterizations of behavior for purposes of discourse.

Despite a few catastrophes, only one happens to be shown on - screen, and the obviousness of the dummies used in place of humans doesn't allow this would - be disaster to pass the snicker test.

It's all a bit too overcooked, as the modus operandi of the killer hardly passes the snicker test, ending up in a finale where the «ingenious» killer leaves behind a ludicrous amount of clues, including his DNA, while giving the victim far too much leeway.

The plot itself barely manages to pass the snicker test, especially since it smacks of Riddler's diabolical mind - control plot in Batman Forever.

We get her motivations, but they don't pass any sort of snicker test: she wants to eradicate humanity because we've supplanted worship of these mystical creatures in favor of a preoccupation with machines, including, ironically, the phone app that might destroy those out to destroy her.

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Moreover, a fear of North America's more discerning audience - particularly the influential youth market - and the snickering of the film's initial test screening at the DGA centre (with a prominent and active pot - head audience) frightened Scott to the point where he excised character moments with extensive dialogue, the film's more gentle subtleties, and Jerry Goldsmith's enchanting orchestral score.

If you tend to snicker at the notion of a $ 30,000 Subaru, a test drive likely could cause a reappraisal.