Sentence examples for target of jokes from inspiring English sources

With help from its celebrity members, Scientology has clearly moved toward the mainstream in Hollywood, where the church was often the target of jokes in the 70's and 80's.

Not so long ago, the documentary feature category was among the snooziest at the Oscars, the target of jokes that said you couldn't lose by making a film about the Holocaust.

In the outside world the Liberal Democrat deputy prime minister is the target of jokes from politicians who doubt his power in the government, and of personal abuse in the streets from voters enraged by his collaboration with the Conservatives.

Once you are a regular, you can expect two things: to be a constant target of jokes and to have your sandwich of choice added to the list of local favorites on the menu — named after you or your occupation.

Ever since Penn State became the 11th member of the Big Ten in 1990, the name of the country's oldest athletic conference has been a target of jokes and even ridicule.

TNA has long been the target of jokes from pro wrestling fans.

The online encyclopaedia anyone can edit has been the target of joke contributions since its launch in 2001, but April Fools' Day has proved an irresistible opportunity for internet pranksters, as well as normally trustworthy contributors inspired to let their hair down.

Incidentally, one of the most popular targets of jokes in America are mothers, which is jarring to ears of a person of different culture.

Along with all that, Mizulina has become the target of endless jokes on social media.

DENNIS KUCINICH has been the target of many jokes as he marches winless through the Democratic primaries.

No matter the actual target of these jokes – whoever it is – the Kimmy plot feeds into a long trend of sitcoms mocking "PC culture".