The Quigleys became the target of scorn and ridicule. They allowed Americans to express their anger and frustration through ridicule and humor. In the same way, critics may ridicule fans of cult blockbusters as immature or shallow. By the 19th century, Baroque was a target for ridicule and criticism. It was a difficult part met by critical reaction that ranged from praise to ridicule. Luther claims that ignoring these questions risks allowing people to ridicule the pope. Alma waits for him to publicly ridicule and dump him. Women accused of having been penetrative during sexual activity were subject to ridicule or punishment. These shows often presented African Americans as caricatures for ridicule to large audiences. Whenever a messenger comes to them they ridicule him. The dwarves ridicule the idea, but Bilbo, indignant, joins despite himself. The memoir cost him several friends and exposed him to much public ridicule. The townspeople ridicule this, which causes Feathersmith to suffer palpitations. She confesses, knowing Benjy would be open to ridicule and perhaps lose respect for her. As his fame grew, McCarthy increasingly became the target of ridicule and parody.