A sleeper hit, also known as a surprise hit, sleep-killer or sleeper, refers to a piece of media that gains a sudden and unexpected success or recognition. Sleeper hits often grow in popularity over time as people promote them through word-of-mouth marketing.
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“Young children scare easily—a tough tone, a sharp reprimand, an exasperated glance, a peeved scowl will do it. Little signs of rejection—you don’t have to hit young children to hurt them—cut very deeply.”
—James L. Hymes, Jr. (20th century)