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A Scheme for abolishing all Words is one of the wittiest and smartest comments on semantics. (Illustration: extreme close-up from the movie "The Big Swallow" (1901), produced and directed by James Williamson (1855-1933)

Ridicule is a 1996 French film by Patrice Leconte set in the 18th century at the decadent court of Versailles. Its title refers to the protagonist's ability to ridicule others, a useful talent in a court where the social status of nobles could rise and fall rapidly. The story critiques the social injustices of late 18th century France, showing the corruption of religion and the callousness of the aristocrats at Versailles who use biting wit and ridicule to further their own ambitions.

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