Sarcasm<SUP id=ref_lead>[A]</SUP> is the sneering, jesting, or mocking of a person, situation or thing. It is strongly associated with irony, with some definitions classifying it as a type of verbal irony intended to insult or wound<SUP class=reference id=_ref-0>[1]</SUP><SUP class=reference id=_ref-1>[2]</SUP><SUP class=reference id=_ref-2>[3]</SUP><SUP class=reference id=_ref-3>[4]</SUP><SUP class=reference id=_ref-4>[5]</SUP><SUP class=reference id=_ref-5>[6]</SUP><SUP class=reference id=_ref-6>[7]</SUP> — stating the opposite of the intended meaning, e.g. using "that's fantastic" to mean "that's awful".
It is used mostly in a humorous manner, and is expressed through vocal intonations such as over-emphasizing the actual statement or particular words. Use of sarcasm is sometimes viewed as an expression of concealed anger,<SUP class=reference id=_ref-7>[8]</SUP> annoyance and/or ignorance.
:toast:
Why does nearly every topic similar to this one have to come down to sucking dicks online or otherwise?
There has so be something intrinsically flawed with our thinking if that is the lowest common denominator most discussions between posters participating in these type of threads end up reduced to discussing.
Please continue in the Rubber Room.
wil.
There has so be something intrinsically flawed with our thinking if that is the lowest common denominator most discussions between posters participating in these type of threads end up reduced to discussing.
Please continue in the Rubber Room.
wil.
