a host of adorable moppets were hired for the ad campaign
Recent Examples on the WebUnlike a lot of movie moppets, Leila is neither protagonist nor prop.—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2023 He’s taken aback to realize that the adorable moppet who left him soy milk 20-some years ago (as we’re reminded of in one of the miniseries’ occasional inclusions of grainy clips from the 1994 film) has grown into an aimless 30something (Casey Wilson) who’s forgotten all about him.—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Nov. 2022 The adorable moppet eventually comes of age.—Vulture, 15 Sep. 2022 From 1935 through 1938, the curly-haired moppet billed as Shirley Temple was the top box-office draw in the nation.—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2023 The moppet makes a new friend played by Jaylin Webb.—Vulture, 15 Sep. 2022 Bonnie has an 11-year-old son, Charlie (Evan Whitten), who’s a metal-head moppet, scornful of his mother.—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2021 No need to worry if little blond moppet Cindel Towani (Aubree Miller) will make it off Endor.—Ew Staff, EW.com, 4 May 2021 Yet some boys couldn’t help but get flustered, kicking at the dirt, slapping their gloves against their thighs — because who’s expecting to be taunted by a moppet in an over-large helmet?—Adam Kuhlmann, Longreads, 15 Apr. 2020
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