As for the
sleaze factor, even that feels a trifle tepid under the circumstances.
Also starring Cheryl Hines (of TV's Curb Your Enthusiasm), The Ugly Truth contains not one surprise as it heads towards its predictable finale, while some choice language and a 'gag' revolving around vibrating underwear needlessly up the
sleaze factor.
She describes Poison Sweet Madeira as having a deep Russian influence, a North African vibe, a drunken underground Romanian late-night bar feel with a Tom Waits
sleaze factor creeping in.
Of course, we know all about the
sleaze factor, but what about their sporting interests?
THE
sleaze factor in Irish politics has somehow hit the popularity of this Government.
But the real windfall was that Clinton's political
sleaze factor - bargaining for Chinese campaign cash, the rate card on the Lincoln Bedroom, a Cabinet that qualifies for a volume discount from defense attorneys, the litany of scandal stretching from Arkansas futures to stolen FBI files - had been blasted off the public's radar screen.
In-your-face, happy-clappy, alcopops, Tamagotchi, balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, genetically-modified food,
sleaze factor, spin doctor, care in the community, Britpop, air-kissing and touchy-feely: the slickness, the superficially, the selndulgenc e and the mistakes of the 1990s are suggested by so many of these new inclusions.
The
sleaze factor goes into overdrive when it turns out the woman is the wife of the President's biggest financial backer.
Secondly, there was the continuing and growing
sleaze factor. Nolan had issued its first report; there were leaks from the Scott enquiry's draft conclusions that could have serious implications for a number of Cabinet ministers.
Speaking of Amy Fisher, Lesser's chapter on The
Sleaze Factor stands out.
Continuing TV's current fascination with religious extremes, "Outlaw Prophet: Warren Jeffs" provides ample cover for a Lifetime movie with a higher-than-usual
sleaze factor, focusing as it does on the fundamentalist Mormon leader ultimately convicted for his sexual abuse of underage girls.
"There's a deep Russian influence, a North African vibe, a drunken underground Romanian late-night bar feel and a Tom Waits
sleaze factor creeping in," she said.
The
sleaze factor is zero, though they'd happily admit to having a very high cheese factor.
`I try to get rid of the
sleaze factor and make them beautiful.` Her clients range from young heterosexual couples to swingers to lesbians and gay men.
"Focus group", "mission statement", "
sleaze factor", "on-message" and "spin doctor" all find their way into the hallowed pages of the first new edition of the book, a well-respected guide to the English language, for 11 years.