But trash talking, banter, razzing and taunting have always been part of the game.
Like Lennon and Jessica's friendship, "BFF" can be a little exhausting and manic at times; the sitcom indulges in the kind of speed-talking banter that makes "Parks and Recreation" look like a sleepy PBS documentary by comparison.
Talk show banter is nothing if not trivial.
There's very little small talk or banter.
There was a lot of contentious but good-humored talk and banter, Wasp style, with frequent interruptions.
Bogart is the greatest smoker in cinema, because he saw, through the haze, everything that a cigarette could mean: togetherness or solitude, tough talk or banter, evening elegance or a hoary, hacking dawn.
The ubiquitous chain of Italian restaurants has recruited the actor Karl James to turn the more wooden among its workforce into vivacious hosts, exchanging small talk and banter at the same time as taking an order.
In terms of crankiness and general obstreperousness, Mr. West may have to yield to longer-serving members, especially Representative Barney Frank of Massachusetts, whose salty commentary, assorted takedowns and snap-crackle talk show banter is known far outside the Beltway.
The one in which he confessed to finding happiness in this "palace of The Thousand and One Nights," where he "most keenly savored those powerful tonics — choice company, serious talk, lighthearted banter, delicious food and an exquisite atmosphere?" Was Fernandez jeering?
Jay Leno Even if the world somehow tired of Clinton jokes and traditional talk show banter, the hardest working host in show business would do just fine.
