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Irony is not this sort of occurrance. Irony is saying, "I hate hate HATE cats! I will never own a cat in my life!" and then finding a lost kitten shivering on your doorstep.
Irony is not this sort of occurrance. Irony is saying, "I hate hate HATE cats! I will never own a cat in my life!" and then finding a lost kitten shivering on your doorstep.
Sarcasm is a type of humor that depends heavily on tone of voice, though it's possible to use sarcasm in a text-based medium. It generally consists of making a
Sarcasm is a type of humor that depends heavily on tone of voice, though it's possible to use sarcasm in a text-based medium. It generally consists of making a statement that is not meant sincerely or not meant to reflect the actual views or attitudes of the person making the statement.
Sarcasm is exemplified by the following statement, made by someone who finds the Indy 500 more boring than watching paint dry:
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NASCAR is the pinnacle of sporting excellance.
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