| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Debbie Downer | New York Times | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Major downer | New York Times | 14 Oct 2023 |
| Modern wet blanket | Eugene Sheffer | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Debbie Downer | New York Times | 11 Jul 2018 |
| Debbie Downer | ||
| Wet blanket | LA Times Daily | 30 Jan 2016 |
| Wet blanket | ||
| Party pooper | ||
| Modern drag |