Reality bites back.

 Believe it or not, reality always wins.

In addition to measles, there's a lot of denial going around.

Something's wonky.

 He got the skin tone right.

Oompa Loompa trumpity do.

Try, try again.

 Where is the Undo key when you really need it?

Whatever you did, do the opposite.

The basics.

 The ground rules for a successful marriage.

She agrees that he is very perceptive.

Don't hold your breath.

 She never even bated her breath in anticipation.

Sculptors sometime heave a bas-relief.

Potshots anew thing.

 Has it really been a year...

Since the syndicate changed?

Fit to be tongue-tied.

 Next time, try 21st Century medium, texting.

And yet, somehow, she got the message.