One says, "This is not funny, " only to be drowned out by the laughter of the main speaker and those supporting him.

CNN: Why don't some boys see it as rape?

Still, Morales, 53, worries the projects devoted to centennial-related events could well be drowned out by the gathering wave of regular TV fare.

CNN: Glancing Back

Such voices may well be drowned out by those seeking to force the DPJ to call a new general election with or without Mr Kan in charge.

ECONOMIST: Japan's upper-house elections

Yet calls for Italy's best interests to be heeded are likely to be drowned out by the noise of politicians manoeuvring for position when parliament returns in September.

ECONOMIST: Italian politics: Slinging dirt | The

But their condemnations will be drowned out by hoots and cheers of enthusiastic support from the overwhelming majority of the public at home, and from Israel's friends in Congress and throughout the world.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: The PLO's desperate defenders

After that, the domination of big budget fantasy, generally aimed at young boys, drowned out the smaller comedies and thrillers that were just as likely to be fronted by women as men.

FORBES: Female-Driven Blockbusters And The Legacy Of 'Twilight,' 'Bridesmaids'