Interest: : Sarcasm

Sarcasm from Greek σαρκασμός (sarkasmos), 'mockery, sarcasm' is sneering, jesting, or mocking at 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 — stating the opposite of the intended meaning, e.g. using "that's fantastic" to mean "that's awful".

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• Latchkey Man: Sarcasm (11 March 2010)
  Sarcasm. Since it annoys boomers, we'll continue to use it. Recently, my brother and I were gently teasing our father about how cool he was looking in his argyle-patterned cardigan. He said to my brother's wife: "I never know with these ...
• RETHINKING YOUTH MINISTRY: CULTURE WATCH: The Problem with Sarcasm (11 March 2010)
  Such is the case with the post "Every Youth Minister Needs: Less Sarcasm" from the Reflections Ministry blog. In my younger years, I used sarcasm constantly. It took an older mentor to help me understand that use of that form of humor ...
• vici blog » Blog Archive » Children's sarcasm and back talk: How ... (11 March 2010)
  After school, my children love to watch TV. What's alarming is that a lot of kid's TV shows promote sarcasm and back talk. Our children are encouraged to develop one-upmanship, push the boundaries, and say whatever comes to mind, ...
• sarcasm reflections paler concerns : Becuz I Got High (11 March 2010)
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• Sarcasm : The Frontal Cortex (25 February 2010)
  Sarcasm is a cognitive challenge. In order to get the sarcastic sentiment, we can't simply decode the utterance, or decipher the literal meaning of the sentence. Instead, we have to understand the meaning of the words in their larger ...

Shocker: Jose Reyes To Start Year On DL myCentralJersy.com (blog) It's understandable if you read the word, “shocker,” in the headline above as pure sarcasm, given I tend to dole it out by the spoonful here ... and more »

Financial Times

20 questions: Martin Whitmarsh Financial Times Sarcasm (in my eyes, superb wit), impatience, occasional inability to separate work from home life. What time do you start and finish work? ... and more »

Twilight Eclipse Trailer = More of the Same Andy at The Movies (blog) Although I didn't appreciate your sarcasm Dan I was excited to see the trailer! I don't expect you to understand the excitement so I don't hold it against ... and more »

Times Online

Lalu lights Lok Sabha with wit and sarcasm Press Trust of India In a speech full of sarcasm, he even dubbed the bill as an onion that will bring tears to the eyes of the members once they peel it. ... Women MPs lash out at quota bill criticsIndia Today all 3,869 news articles »

Twisted Spoke, cycling's daily dose of sarcasm from the pro peloton, has a new ... Examiner.com You want sarcasm? You want a one-of-a-kind look at the pro peloton? You want this site. Check it out its new home: www.atwistedspoke.com.