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Talk to people that "don't like science fiction" and they'll characterise the field in almost exactly the same way you characterise fantasy -- in terms of the hokiest clichés of setting, tropes and plot cheats.

SF Fanatic: I Am Not A Fan Of Fantasy, Here's Why 2010

But the script ended up containing all the hokiest sentimentality of the era when it was filmed (The Kid ends up staying in the village with the girl he Loves, which is Just As Well because he is an Innocent Soul who will not survive the Cruel Cynical world of Gunslinging; ugh).

kateelliott: 2008 Film Reviews: Not Such a Good Week, That Was kateelliott 2009

Brace yourself for the world’s hokiest answer: the idea came to me in meditation in India.

Elizabeth Gilbert - An interview with author 2010

But the script ended up containing all the hokiest sentimentality of the era when it was filmed (The Kid ends up staying in the village with the girl he Loves, which is Just As Well because he is an Innocent Soul who will not survive the Cruel Cynical world of Gunslinging; ugh).

2008 Film Reviews: Not Such a Good Week, That Was kateelliott 2009

If you can swallow the full-of-itself premise — I can't — you might still choke on the clichés as each episode tackles a red-flag issue in the hokiest, most manipulative and least convincing way imaginable.

The New Season in Review: Outlaw, Survivor, Just Desserts 2010

She overcame it after a teacher suggested she try speaking in different accents for a drama class 'I spoke fluidly for the first time in my life in some northern English accent, probably the hokiest you've ever heard' - though she says she still gets caught out occasionally when making phone calls.

Emily Blunt Wears Lace, Talks Food Coma & Airbrushing (PHOTO) The Huffington Post News Team 2010

She overcame it after a teacher suggested she try speaking in different accents for a drama class ( 'I spoke fluidly for the first time in my life in some northern English accent, probably the hokiest you've ever heard') - though she says she still gets caught out occasionally when making phone calls.

Emily Blunt In Elle UK: Wears Lace, Talks Food Coma & Airbrushing (PHOTO) 2010

During a recording session, Diddy introduces "Blizzard Man" as the "hottest hook guy on the planet" before he launches into some of the hokiest rhymes of all time.

Blizzard Man: Robert De Niro Grinds With Diddy In 'SNL' Sketch (VIDEO) The Huffington Post News Team 2010

She overcame it after a teacher suggested she try speaking in different accents for a drama class ( 'I spoke fluidly for the first time in my life in some northern English accent, probably the hokiest you've ever heard') - though she says she still gets caught out occasionally when making phone calls.

Emily Blunt In Elle UK: Wears Lace, Talks Food Coma & Airbrushing (PHOTO) 2010

It does feel lately that their part of the story is the hokiest and most disconnected from the actual conspiracy and the more compelling situation of the conflicted "visitors."

Ask Matt: Chuck, The Event, Glee, NCIS, Bones and More! 2010