On the surface, the whimsy of Pee-wee’s Playhouse appears to be

Worlds apart.


On the surface, the whimsy of Pee-wee’s Playhouse appears to be worlds apart from the solemnity of Boyz n the Hood, other than the curious resemblance between Cowboy Curtis and Furious Styles.—Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Aug. 2023For many Israelis, the two buildings might as well be worlds apart.—Dan Williams, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 July 2023Moreover, with her high-low mix of ball gown skirts and denim shirts, Lyons’ style is worlds apart from the glamorous, label-flashing fashion often seen on The Real Housewives.—Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 16 July 2023See More
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