Sarcasm the lowest form of wit demands the highest functions of the brain?
Q. My business teacher (full of righteousness, Christian preaching and positive thinking), hates sarcasm as she thinks it's the lowest form of wit. However, sarcasm is only known as the lowest form of wit simply because it's aimed to hurt people. Sarcasm demands the highest function of the brain. Agree? Disagree?
Asked by rachael j - Fri Aug 14 04:52:35 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sarcasm is not the lowest form of wit. The people that say it is are the ones who can't pick up on it so the yell at people who use it so they don't fell like idiots.
Answered by MMTAV - Fri Aug 14 04:57:47 2009
Q. My business teacher (full of righteousness, Christian preaching and positive thinking), hates sarcasm as she thinks it's the lowest form of wit. However, sarcasm is only known as the lowest form of wit simply because it's aimed to hurt people. Sarcasm demands the highest function of the brain. Agree? Disagree?
Asked by rachael j - Fri Aug 14 04:52:35 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sarcasm is not the lowest form of wit. The people that say it is are the ones who can't pick up on it so the yell at people who use it so they don't fell like idiots.
Answered by MMTAV - Fri Aug 14 04:57:47 2009
How important is sarcasm in the world?
Q. I think it is very important. What would the world be like if sarcasm didn't exist?
Asked by Angel of Music - Mon Nov 23 17:11:12 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hmmm... depending on the situation and condition :)
Answered by Innate Idea - Tue Nov 24 00:04:37 2009
Q. I think it is very important. What would the world be like if sarcasm didn't exist?
Asked by Angel of Music - Mon Nov 23 17:11:12 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hmmm... depending on the situation and condition :)
Answered by Innate Idea - Tue Nov 24 00:04:37 2009
At what point did sarcasm become something to be proud of?
Q. Sarcasm has been around for a long time, but in recent years, it seems like there are many who have raised it to an art form. They cut you down with a smug grin, and when you point out to them how immature and passive-aggressive they are, they become hysterical and arrogantly say that they are "just kidding". Furthermore, they are often covering up their own ignorance and insecurities. Why has this behavior become so epidemic?
Asked by Mike - Thu May 14 15:34:41 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the same time it became good to be a b*tch. music has changed society/youth more then we could ever imagine. the way people are talking in thei lyrics is vile and this is where it's coming from... be a thug, be a hood, be an idiot and that's a "good thing". parents also do not teach their children manners and find it assuming
Answered by Marysia - Thu May 14 16:16:39 2009
Q. Sarcasm has been around for a long time, but in recent years, it seems like there are many who have raised it to an art form. They cut you down with a smug grin, and when you point out to them how immature and passive-aggressive they are, they become hysterical and arrogantly say that they are "just kidding". Furthermore, they are often covering up their own ignorance and insecurities. Why has this behavior become so epidemic?
Asked by Mike - Thu May 14 15:34:41 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the same time it became good to be a b*tch. music has changed society/youth more then we could ever imagine. the way people are talking in thei lyrics is vile and this is where it's coming from... be a thug, be a hood, be an idiot and that's a "good thing". parents also do not teach their children manners and find it assuming
Answered by Marysia - Thu May 14 16:16:39 2009
What age do children begin to understand sarcasm?
Q. I'm very sarcastic, and sometimes I throw some sarcastic comments (not nasty ones) to my younger sister who's 7 and she takes most of them seriously, but she seems to be able to be sarcastic herself. Just today I looked out the window and said its raining, and she instantly said "Well done you" So she seems to be able to deliver sarcasm, but not understand it?
Asked by Daniel S - Tue Jun 29 18:20:44 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Between 12 - 16 she will understand sarcasm, all she is doing just now is mimicking other 'sarcastic' people that is surrounded by..
Answered by Where is my mind - Wed Jun 30 05:26:17 2010
Q. I'm very sarcastic, and sometimes I throw some sarcastic comments (not nasty ones) to my younger sister who's 7 and she takes most of them seriously, but she seems to be able to be sarcastic herself. Just today I looked out the window and said its raining, and she instantly said "Well done you" So she seems to be able to deliver sarcasm, but not understand it?
Asked by Daniel S - Tue Jun 29 18:20:44 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Between 12 - 16 she will understand sarcasm, all she is doing just now is mimicking other 'sarcastic' people that is surrounded by..
Answered by Where is my mind - Wed Jun 30 05:26:17 2010
Do you think southerners have a shorter grasp on sarcasm?
Q. I've noticed many of my red state friends don't pick up on sarcasm (especially in it's more subtle incarnations) as well as some of my blue state or euro friends might. I notice my southern friends are less apt to be sarcastic and more often then not choose to be direct and take things for face value. Does anyone else notice this? Do you think southerners use sarcasm less than other cultures?
Asked by Defenestrated bunkbed - Mon Jan 26 22:52:43 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Honey, you are assuming. Don't think that sweet little Southern politeness doesn't have an element of sarcasm behind it . We call it nicey-nasty and you Yankees never pick up on it. You think we actually like you.
Answered by Scottish Dachsy - Tue Jan 27 01:40:58 2009
Q. I've noticed many of my red state friends don't pick up on sarcasm (especially in it's more subtle incarnations) as well as some of my blue state or euro friends might. I notice my southern friends are less apt to be sarcastic and more often then not choose to be direct and take things for face value. Does anyone else notice this? Do you think southerners use sarcasm less than other cultures?
Asked by Defenestrated bunkbed - Mon Jan 26 22:52:43 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Honey, you are assuming. Don't think that sweet little Southern politeness doesn't have an element of sarcasm behind it . We call it nicey-nasty and you Yankees never pick up on it. You think we actually like you.
Answered by Scottish Dachsy - Tue Jan 27 01:40:58 2009
How can you tell sarcasm on the internet?
Q. I asked a joke question recently, and everyone thought I was being serious even though I thought my sarcasm was blatant and obvious. So next time, how can I make my sarcastic comments clearer to the reader (without simply stating that it's sarcasm)?
Asked by Because Forehead - Sun Jan 3 04:43:45 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. its usually pretty hard to express sarcasm on the net, but i dunno... after the sarcastic part you could write *insert sarcasm*? or after you write the joke tell them that it's meant to be sarcastic?
Answered by musicforlife - Sun Jan 3 04:52:07 2010
Q. I asked a joke question recently, and everyone thought I was being serious even though I thought my sarcasm was blatant and obvious. So next time, how can I make my sarcastic comments clearer to the reader (without simply stating that it's sarcasm)?
Asked by Because Forehead - Sun Jan 3 04:43:45 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. its usually pretty hard to express sarcasm on the net, but i dunno... after the sarcastic part you could write *insert sarcasm*? or after you write the joke tell them that it's meant to be sarcastic?
Answered by musicforlife - Sun Jan 3 04:52:07 2010
Can sarcasm be used as a means to hide issues from others?
Q. What makes us be sarcastic? Not just light silly sarcasm but heavy and constant sarcasm.
Asked by armwrestlemania - Sun Apr 11 23:46:21 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's a signal to other intelligent people that you also are intelligent. A sarcastic woman is a very very sexy thing.
Answered by Chaosman - Sun Apr 11 23:48:06 2010
Q. What makes us be sarcastic? Not just light silly sarcasm but heavy and constant sarcasm.
Asked by armwrestlemania - Sun Apr 11 23:46:21 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's a signal to other intelligent people that you also are intelligent. A sarcastic woman is a very very sexy thing.
Answered by Chaosman - Sun Apr 11 23:48:06 2010
What would be the motive, or why would someone use sarcasm when responding to someone's answer in R&S?
Q. Is it true that atheists would generally use more sarcasm than most Christians in their answers, and if so why? Why do some Christians get upset when the read a sarcastic answer? Besides Bible quotations and an offer to pray for someone, what would be an appropriate response to unsolicited sarcasm?
Asked by KittehKat needs compassion 2 - Tue May 26 15:53:01 2009 - - 29 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sarcasm is a tool. It can be well or badly used, like any tool. When used well, it most effectively transmits the message intended and can sometimes illuminate an issue when a straightforward mundane response cannot. That would be the motive. That would also be why some people get upset when they read such an answer. As for an appropriate response to "unsolicited" sarcasm, I've never heard of any solicited sarcasm so I suppose you respond however you feel is appropriate. One would HOPE that you would stay on topic however, and debate sensibly rather than simply use quotations and an offer of prayer. Those responses tend to make the responder look unintelligent and inept.
Answered by choko_canyon - Tue May 26 16:00:39 2009
Q. Is it true that atheists would generally use more sarcasm than most Christians in their answers, and if so why? Why do some Christians get upset when the read a sarcastic answer? Besides Bible quotations and an offer to pray for someone, what would be an appropriate response to unsolicited sarcasm?
Asked by KittehKat needs compassion 2 - Tue May 26 15:53:01 2009 - - 29 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sarcasm is a tool. It can be well or badly used, like any tool. When used well, it most effectively transmits the message intended and can sometimes illuminate an issue when a straightforward mundane response cannot. That would be the motive. That would also be why some people get upset when they read such an answer. As for an appropriate response to "unsolicited" sarcasm, I've never heard of any solicited sarcasm so I suppose you respond however you feel is appropriate. One would HOPE that you would stay on topic however, and debate sensibly rather than simply use quotations and an offer of prayer. Those responses tend to make the responder look unintelligent and inept.
Answered by choko_canyon - Tue May 26 16:00:39 2009
When a person answers a ridiculous question with sarcasm are the thumbs down?
Q. Given by the children who have no idea what sarcasm is?
Asked by FVCK Y/A fu/y/a - Tue Oct 23 14:48:04 2007 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Obviously they miss the point. I think there's always someone here who will thumbs down an answer no matter how benign! My point, exactly. Thanks.
Answered by amazin'g - Tue Oct 23 14:52:17 2007
Q. Given by the children who have no idea what sarcasm is?
Asked by FVCK Y/A fu/y/a - Tue Oct 23 14:48:04 2007 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Obviously they miss the point. I think there's always someone here who will thumbs down an answer no matter how benign! My point, exactly. Thanks.
Answered by amazin'g - Tue Oct 23 14:52:17 2007
When to use irony and when to use sarcasm?
Q. As I understand it,irony presents a word/ value and follows up by undercutting our expectations of the literal or expected meaning of the word/ value. Ex. of irony from Chaucer- the princess is charitable, she weeps when she sees an animal in pain. Doesn't irony mock the object of the irony? Or can irony be used in a non-mocking way? Is there less judgement in irony than in sarcasm?
Asked by gooddogtoy - Thu Nov 30 13:19:49 2006 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Well, you don't really "use" irony...It just happens. It's the result of a situation, not a manner of speaking. You use sarcasm, in the way that you speak. I don't see that your example is ironic or sarcastic. It sounds to me like the princess is a charitable person, who cries when she sees an animal in pain. Irony would be something like, "The princess cried when she saw the animal in pain, but was perfectly fine watching the criminal being hanged"...See how those two behaviors contradict each other? That's irony. Sarcasm would be like saying, "The princess cried when she saw the animal in pain", when in reality, she was laughing about it.
Answered by abfabmom1 - Thu Nov 30 13:30:55 2006
Q. As I understand it,irony presents a word/ value and follows up by undercutting our expectations of the literal or expected meaning of the word/ value. Ex. of irony from Chaucer- the princess is charitable, she weeps when she sees an animal in pain. Doesn't irony mock the object of the irony? Or can irony be used in a non-mocking way? Is there less judgement in irony than in sarcasm?
Asked by gooddogtoy - Thu Nov 30 13:19:49 2006 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Well, you don't really "use" irony...It just happens. It's the result of a situation, not a manner of speaking. You use sarcasm, in the way that you speak. I don't see that your example is ironic or sarcastic. It sounds to me like the princess is a charitable person, who cries when she sees an animal in pain. Irony would be something like, "The princess cried when she saw the animal in pain, but was perfectly fine watching the criminal being hanged"...See how those two behaviors contradict each other? That's irony. Sarcasm would be like saying, "The princess cried when she saw the animal in pain", when in reality, she was laughing about it.
Answered by abfabmom1 - Thu Nov 30 13:30:55 2006
Why is sarcasm seen as a positive 'skill' in America whereby everywhere else in the world it is abhorred?
Q. In the UK and Europe sarcasm is seen as really pathetic but Americans love it. Why is that?
Asked by Trevor - Tue Oct 21 18:47:11 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. its something to do with our insecurities
Answered by larry w - Tue Oct 21 18:59:17 2008
Q. In the UK and Europe sarcasm is seen as really pathetic but Americans love it. Why is that?
Asked by Trevor - Tue Oct 21 18:47:11 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. its something to do with our insecurities
Answered by larry w - Tue Oct 21 18:59:17 2008
Can somebody invent a font style that indicates sarcasm please?
Q. If you can't show sarcasm in your voice you should still be able to express it on here.
Asked by Curious Orange - Mon Aug 20 13:16:43 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Oh yes, we definitely need that! Although, some people don't even get irony and sarcasm when you TELL them that what you said was meant sarcastically. Poor people, they miss so much fun in live. LOL
Answered by Masterswot - Tue Aug 21 11:16:46 2007
Q. If you can't show sarcasm in your voice you should still be able to express it on here.
Asked by Curious Orange - Mon Aug 20 13:16:43 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Oh yes, we definitely need that! Although, some people don't even get irony and sarcasm when you TELL them that what you said was meant sarcastically. Poor people, they miss so much fun in live. LOL
Answered by Masterswot - Tue Aug 21 11:16:46 2007
Maybe bible was meant as sarcasm? Translations lost most of the sarcastic meanings?
Q. Maybe the bible was satire, sarcasm? Like in the beginning, people saw there was lots of religious nuts. So they wrote a bunch of big books about how a nutty Super Sky Dood killing millions? Meant as sarcasm? But all the sarcasm is lost today?
Asked by Misses M - Thu Oct 23 19:22:03 2008 - - 19 Answers - 0 Comments
A. um, no it's not sarcasm, just bad fiction ;)
Answered by adorable atheist mouse - Thu Oct 23 19:24:33 2008
Q. Maybe the bible was satire, sarcasm? Like in the beginning, people saw there was lots of religious nuts. So they wrote a bunch of big books about how a nutty Super Sky Dood killing millions? Meant as sarcasm? But all the sarcasm is lost today?
Asked by Misses M - Thu Oct 23 19:22:03 2008 - - 19 Answers - 0 Comments
A. um, no it's not sarcasm, just bad fiction ;)
Answered by adorable atheist mouse - Thu Oct 23 19:24:33 2008
Why do some believers always answer question using sarcasm ?
Q. I noticed most of the believers always wait until a few minutes and deliberately answer at last to insert rude and sarcasm into question. ( ONLY to prevent thumps down as i predicted ) Why do they never think carefully and answer politely ? I never tried to insult anyone , i tried to reason with them but ...
Asked by The Love Guru [Atheist] - Wed Mar 17 02:45:59 2010 - - 30 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They were brought up that way. Don't let that bother you.
Answered by John Lemon - Wed Mar 17 02:49:07 2010
Q. I noticed most of the believers always wait until a few minutes and deliberately answer at last to insert rude and sarcasm into question. ( ONLY to prevent thumps down as i predicted ) Why do they never think carefully and answer politely ? I never tried to insult anyone , i tried to reason with them but ...
Asked by The Love Guru [Atheist] - Wed Mar 17 02:45:59 2010 - - 30 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They were brought up that way. Don't let that bother you.
Answered by John Lemon - Wed Mar 17 02:49:07 2010
What is the difference between Verbal irony and sarcasm?
Q. thats about it in the title. so are they the same or just different contexts?
Asked by Jarhead47 - Mon Apr 12 21:53:24 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Verbal Irony Speaker says one thing but means another. It's easy to stop smoking, I ve done it many times. Sarcasm is the rhetorical device of using a characterization of something or someone in order to express contempt. the two are often combined in the same statement
Answered by bulldozr19 - Mon Apr 12 22:08:01 2010
Q. thats about it in the title. so are they the same or just different contexts?
Asked by Jarhead47 - Mon Apr 12 21:53:24 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Verbal Irony Speaker says one thing but means another. It's easy to stop smoking, I ve done it many times. Sarcasm is the rhetorical device of using a characterization of something or someone in order to express contempt. the two are often combined in the same statement
Answered by bulldozr19 - Mon Apr 12 22:08:01 2010
What is a sarcastic saying about sarcasm?
Q. Hey could you give me a sarcastic saying or joke about the topic of "sarcasm"? Thanks!
Asked by Vegetarian = Peace - Fri Aug 6 15:20:28 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. "I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." - Winston Churchill. "No, Groucho is not my real name. I am breaking it in for a friend. - Groucho Marx The 100% American is 99% idiot. - George Bernard Shaw He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends. - Oscar Wilde Familiarity breeds contempt -- and children. - Mark Twain I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure. - Clarence Darrow You have delighted us long enough. - Jane Austen A modest little person, with much to be modest about. - Winston Churchill He has never been known to use a word that might send a reader to the dictionary. - William Faulkner Poor Faulkner. Does he… [cont.]
Answered by Marasky - Sat Aug 7 06:55:43 2010
Q. Hey could you give me a sarcastic saying or joke about the topic of "sarcasm"? Thanks!
Asked by Vegetarian = Peace - Fri Aug 6 15:20:28 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. "I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." - Winston Churchill. "No, Groucho is not my real name. I am breaking it in for a friend. - Groucho Marx The 100% American is 99% idiot. - George Bernard Shaw He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends. - Oscar Wilde Familiarity breeds contempt -- and children. - Mark Twain I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure. - Clarence Darrow You have delighted us long enough. - Jane Austen A modest little person, with much to be modest about. - Winston Churchill He has never been known to use a word that might send a reader to the dictionary. - William Faulkner Poor Faulkner. Does he… [cont.]
Answered by Marasky - Sat Aug 7 06:55:43 2010
What is the difference between sarcasm and sardonicism?
Q. The dictionary gave one of those unhelpful definitions, so I'm looking for more of an explanation/example.
Asked by Alex - Mon Jan 19 21:24:30 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The two words are virtually synonymous. "Sarcastic" implies an intentional inflicting of pain by deriding, taunting, or ridiculing . "Sardonic" implies scorn, mockery, or derision that is manifested by either verbal or facial expression. To be "sardonic" is, perhaps, a bit more subtle than being "sarcastic." You do not often hear mention of a "sarcastic" facial expression. One who makes sarcastic remarks is exhibiting more bitterness than one who is merely being sardonic, I'd say.
Answered by Jay - Mon Jan 19 21:38:38 2009
Q. The dictionary gave one of those unhelpful definitions, so I'm looking for more of an explanation/example.
Asked by Alex - Mon Jan 19 21:24:30 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The two words are virtually synonymous. "Sarcastic" implies an intentional inflicting of pain by deriding, taunting, or ridiculing . "Sardonic" implies scorn, mockery, or derision that is manifested by either verbal or facial expression
Answered by Jay - Mon Jan 19 21:38:38 2009
How does alliterations emphasize humor and sarcasm in writing?
Q. I have read and am about to evaluate an essay "Left Out" by Randy Taterman on praparing a will. I have been told to describe how the author's use of alliterations support the humorous aspect of the essay.
Asked by t-gore - Wed Feb 13 18:56:16 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. well, I didn't read it. But humor and sarcasm go hand-in-hand. Alliteration makes things more memorable, as well as accentuating humor. I think that is it's primary use. Sometimes, it might even be causing the humor. There aren't many cases of very serious writings using alliteration. On the other hand, would anything from Dr. Suess be remotely entertaining without it?
Answered by Munkstump - Wed Feb 13 19:07:42 2008
Q. I have read and am about to evaluate an essay "Left Out" by Randy Taterman on praparing a will. I have been told to describe how the author's use of alliterations support the humorous aspect of the essay.
Asked by t-gore - Wed Feb 13 18:56:16 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. well, I didn't read it. But humor and sarcasm go hand-in-hand. Alliteration makes things more memorable, as well as accentuating humor. I think that is it's primary use. Sometimes, it might even be causing the humor. There aren't many cases of very serious writings using alliteration. On the other hand, would anything from Dr. Suess be remotely entertaining without it?
Answered by Munkstump - Wed Feb 13 19:07:42 2008
What is the difference between a sarcasm and a joke?
Q. How do you know if someone's being sarcastic or joking?
Asked by Snorty - Sun Oct 22 00:17:42 2006 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A sarcastic remark has anger in it; joking does not. Also the context is important to consider.
Answered by Rhonda - Sun Oct 22 00:21:07 2006
Q. How do you know if someone's being sarcastic or joking?
Asked by Snorty - Sun Oct 22 00:17:42 2006 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A sarcastic remark has anger in it; joking does not. Also the context is important to consider.
Answered by Rhonda - Sun Oct 22 00:21:07 2006
im learning texas history and i was wondering what type sarcasm sentence could i use about texas missions?
Q. i have to have at least 8 sarcasm sentence for it and give please give me an example to ffor me to draw.
Asked by ***Summerbabii iz bac:)*** - Mon Oct 6 20:27:45 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Working for the priests nonstop was a big improvement for the indigenous peoples of TX. (it was virtual slavery) Accepting the beliefs of the Catholic Church was a big benefit to the indigenous peoples of TX. (It wasn't) I won't do all your homework for you, but the Mexican gov't and the Catholics were the ones who benefited from the establishment of missions in TX.
Answered by ouragon - Mon Oct 6 20:35:54 2008
Q. i have to have at least 8 sarcasm sentence for it and give please give me an example to ffor me to draw.
Asked by ***Summerbabii iz bac:)*** - Mon Oct 6 20:27:45 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Working for the priests nonstop was a big improvement for the indigenous peoples of TX. (it was virtual slavery) Accepting the beliefs of the Catholic Church was a big benefit to the indigenous peoples of TX. (It wasn't) I won't do all your homework for you, but the Mexican gov't and the Catholics were the ones who benefited from the establishment of missions in TX.
Answered by ouragon - Mon Oct 6 20:35:54 2008
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