The knowing policeman didn't lecture them, but subtly appealed to their mature side.
This boutique economy, which subtly appeals to both our social consciences and our unconscious class allegiances, is one of the more unlikely legacies of Thatcherism.
It is inaccurate fear mongering which not-too-subtly appeals to race and gender stereotypes.
Through many films and two influential television series, Maverick and The Rockford Files, James Garner, who has died aged 86, developed a persona with a subtly different appeal.
The latter months of Hillary Clinton's losing 2008 primary campaign were characterized by a Pyrrhically effective, subtly racialized populist appeal to the people she referred to, at one point, as "hard-working Americans, white Americans," in states such as Michigan and Ohio.
On one occasion a desperate interviewer on Italian television suggested (not very subtly) that the appeal of Astérix's struggle against the Roman Empire was something to do with the "little man refusing to be crushed by the oppressive weight of modern society".
More subtly, some initiatives appeal to stereotypically masculine qualities, while simultaneously seeking to redefine them.
While the two movie series feature wizards and elves and other fantasy elements, they are really quite different and have appealed to subtly different audiences.
His soft, deep, subtly modulated English voice appealed to the microphone as much as his powerful presence (often heavily made up) was enhanced by the camera.
Though The Daily Mail caught the dame flashing more than a little leg through the dress' slit, Judi proves that sex appeal can shimmer subtly... and pairs amazingly with a silver coif.
Mr. Edwards subtly altered his argument about his appeal to the South, this time emphasizing a general-election appeal.
