But they are rescued from mere jingoism by subversive humor and, at times, spiritual longing.

Discordians use subversive humor to spread their philosophy and to prevent their beliefs from becoming dogmatic.

This summary may make the book sound like a potboiler, but that would be overlooking the subversive humor and sublime surreality of its best moments.

Even though a deep strain of subversive humor runs through their field, linguists have an undeserved image as finger-wagging eggheads.

She has a waiflike sweetness and a sense of subversive humor.

(Fox executives have cheerfully taken to referring to this as the show's "subversive humor.")

It should entertain audiences with its subversive humor, even if Mr. Moore appears to mistake himself for a folk hero much of the time.

Poe may also have been reacting to the popular "subversive" humor of the day, exaggerating the technique to the point of being inane.

Caroline upholds her family's reputation for courage, eccentricity and subversive humor.

Most of the play's subversive humor has arrived on the screen intact.