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Joanie, you are now a world-class hopeless romantic.
— Gloria • Romancing the Stone
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
Calling Joanie a world-class romantic treats her feelings like an achievement worthy of a prize. The word hopeless adds a teasing edge to that praise. Together, the two descriptions can sound both affectionate and amused by the strength of her romantic hopes.
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