The religious message in the work and its uncertain, possibly satiric, tone has also alienated some theorists from the work.

In a 1969 interview, Kubrick said: "I decided it was farce and not consistent with the satiric tone of the rest of the film."

"Don't lose it," he said, his tone almost satiric.

Her poetry was in the style of light verse, specializing in humor, satiric tone and the positive aspects of suburban life.

The Poe Moon hoax was less successful because of the satiric and comical tone of the account.

Some major themes of the novel are presented and the lively, satiric tone of the narration is set.

The title of the game is used in the media, often to establish a satiric tone in political pieces.

The plot of Hot Mikado does not stray far from the Gilbert and Sullivan original, with a similar satiric tone.

Haligon stiffened at the satiric tone of Torlo's voice.

But in next week's episode, "South Park" takes a more consistent, surprising satiric tone.