Jealousy, awkwardness and hilarity ensue when Oliver brings her home to meet his family. He noted that by bringing the supporting characters' kids into the office "hilarity ensues". An expanded version of the story was later published in "Hilarity Ensues". At a wild Hollywood party with many varied guests, including a "lion provider", hilarity ensues. For Cross, the use of udders generated a strange mixture of disgust, hilarity, and excitement. "Variety" wrote that Martin and Lewis "provide a free-wheeling round of slapstick hilarity". Dalpatram's "Venacharitra" portrays his command over hilarity and wittiness. Furthermore, he praised her "all-around meanness" and the "hilarity of her singing". Ria is also a common Indonesian name meaning joy or hilarity. He was at home with comic opera Italian-style, displaying scenic intelligence, liveliness and hilarity. Racial and sex stereotypes are exaggerated to a point of hilarity. Justin Chang of "Variety" called it "a likable enough lark that rarely achieves outright hilarity". "The Sunday Times" praised its 'mad hilarity that will make you feel quite sane'. Something much richer and more contemplative than hilarity. Lily Tomlin and Bette Midler are a double dose of hilarity.