The poem uses repeated profanity to convey a sense of futility and exasperation. Such behavior is sometimes protested by associates, evoking exasperation or confusion. She expressed her exasperation when Raphael and Mona Lisa shared a loving hug. Aquino subsequently apologized, saying it was an expression of exasperation. Kofi Annan himself expressed exasperation at the ongoing violence. Foyle has a fatherly concern (mixed with exasperation) for Stewart. At the same time there are cases of County Council officials expressing exasperation. Andy exits with exasperation, hoping that his "hint" would be sufficient for her to ask. Ever since that incident, she has become infatuated with him, much to his exasperation. This ubiquity was accompanied by a certain exasperation. Hodgins once called him a "dull Vulcan" in exasperation. Spenny usually reacts with exasperation at Kenny's jokes, which often victimize Spenny. Booth has threatened to shoot Addy on several occasions out of exasperation. Welch, partly out of exasperation, buys the story and leaves the house. This was not only due to Tiberius' exasperation with the insurgency.