Sentence examples for on shock value from inspiring English sources

He wrote that the flashforward was "out of place" and that the "final revelation was shocking … but Lost can't survive on shock value alone".

But he noted that "Dexter" relies less on shock value than on hints of violence.

As a comment on shock value, Cannibal Holocaust succeeded all too well.

Fashion thrives on shock value, and a legacy can be killed with kindness.

Those that subtly interpret the old tales are more successful than those that depend on shock value.

But capitalizing on shock value is only part of the story behind Burger King's new menu item.

In fact, though "Manhattan Bridge Piers" was played on TV for shock value, the video — which was uploaded by a YouTube member named kvertrees, whose work includes other silent films, of mushrooms and swallows — works better as a tribute to suspension technology.

Both Normand's decision to repeat the offensive language aloud on national television for shock value, and his overall emotional demeanor, have been par for the course during his tenure as sheriff.

A former colleague of mine thinks there are times when a curse uttered by a man or a woman is definitely warranted, but draws the line at having a Joe Pesce-character mouth simply for shock value on a daily basis.

Or do they go for shock value, standing on top of the cafeteria table with a megaphone, demanding attention no matter the indignity.

The photo was used for shock value, and on the back of the album, the band is photographed in their usual stage wear.