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I notice on here, from my own and others posts, that people are either overly sarcastic (a*** holes) or really nice and supportive. Why do people feel the need to be mean, if you can’t say anything nice then don’t say anything.
The world would be a better place if we just all tried to be supportive.
Soap box moment over. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Cause if everything was lovely and fluffy the world would be a very dull place. Sarcasm and irony was what this country was built on, we need it to keep us in place. |
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"It's a pantomime .. focus on the nice ones. There's plenty of them 
Saff
Oh no it isn't!
Oh yes it is ..........
Behind you... 
quod erat demonstratum"
Lay psychology. You gotta love it.
I hope you have a pass to call people arseholes mr. nicey.
I'm nice, i'm helpful, i'm sarcastic.
I'll pop you in the sensitive basket...... or maybe the moralising tub .... oooooooooo it's so hard this pigeon holing.
I know.... the uses Latin basket.
Roger over n out. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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It's a subtle form of bullying—and most bullies are angry, insecure, or cowardly. Usually emotionally hurtful language with one goal.
Interestingly the origins is Greek meaning to strip or tear off the flesh, Henze the phrase cutting sarcasm.
Sarcasm is often confused with Satire which IMO is irony, exaggeration. In some cases is ridicule but has the difference of trying to improve humanity by criticizing its follies and foibles rather the more negativity of sarcasm.
It's hard to spot the difference especially through txt with no facial information on display. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Sarcasm isn't always negative and it isn't always bullying.
Oscar Wilde told me that."
Because it's covered up. They have a dig and then try to rub it down with some smileys. Few know about the difference of sarcasm and Satire. Even fewer know how to serve it. |
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"Some of the best Satire on TV was an old program called Yes Prime Minister. Drop the Dead Donkey was another "
Agreed and both held up the shortcomings of others to ridicule , derision and scorn.
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By (user no longer on site)
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I think culture has an influence on the type of humour too. Some nations seem to have a sarcastic undertone in their humour and if one looks at their history its sometimes plagued with oppression and conflict. Not sure there's a Definite correlation but it's an interesting thought |
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"Some of the best Satire on TV was an old program called Yes Prime Minister. Drop the Dead Donkey was another
Agreed and both held up the shortcomings of others to ridicule , derision and scorn.
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But the goals are very different as tried to explain earlier. |
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"Some of the best Satire on TV was an old program called Yes Prime Minister. Drop the Dead Donkey was another
Agreed and both held up the shortcomings of others to ridicule , derision and scorn.
But the goals are very different as tried to explain earlier."
I understood your reasoning and it's sound reasoning but it fails to put satire on a pedestal and confine sarcasm to the weapon of the wounded and bitter - for me at least. Sarcasm has it's place as a literary device and certainly a place in everyday discourse. |
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"Some of the best Satire on TV was an old program called Yes Prime Minister. Drop the Dead Donkey was another
Agreed and both held up the shortcomings of others to ridicule , derision and scorn.
But the goals are very different as tried to explain earlier."
You didn’t explain it very well and sarcasm is a lot more subtle and complex than the one size fits all you stated. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Love the way you hold your towel so sensual 
Is that sarcasm I detect?
I do love the way your hold your phone too xx"
It's taken many a year to perfect such a pose, I can teach, but it's not free  |
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"Some of the best Satire on TV was an old program called Yes Prime Minister. Drop the Dead Donkey was another
Agreed and both held up the shortcomings of others to ridicule , derision and scorn.
But the goals are very different as tried to explain earlier.
I understood your reasoning and it's sound reasoning but it fails to put satire on a pedestal and confine sarcasm to the weapon of the wounded and bitter - for me at least. Sarcasm has it's place as a literary device and certainly a place in everyday discourse. "
What Granny said. ^^^^ |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I think also there's a lot of projection going on. Many forget they don't know the person seeking support and assume it's bullshit or being exaggerated. |
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"Love the way you hold your towel so sensual
Is that sarcasm I detect?
I do love the way your hold your phone too xx
It's taken many a year to perfect such a pose, I can teach, but it's not free "
Do you take piss as payment? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Love the way you hold your towel so sensual
Is that sarcasm I detect?
I do love the way your hold your phone too xx
It's taken many a year to perfect such a pose, I can teach, but it's not free
Do you take piss as payment? "
That's not a traded commodity in the market place I'm afraid |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have quite a sarcastic sense of humour. Often lost on people but not in a nasty way. Sarcasm doesn’t equal nasty all the time.
Bene dictum Nora Splora."
Magnanimi |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Love the way you hold your towel so sensual
Is that sarcasm I detect?
I do love the way your hold your phone too xx
It's taken many a year to perfect such a pose, I can teach, but it's not free
Do you take piss as payment?
That's not a traded commodity in the market place I'm afraid "
That's all I can offer, aside my fab friendship |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Love the way you hold your towel so sensual
Is that sarcasm I detect?
I do love the way your hold your phone too xx
It's taken many a year to perfect such a pose, I can teach, but it's not free
Do you take piss as payment?
That's not a traded commodity in the market place I'm afraid
That's all I can offer, aside my fab friendship "
It's ok, I don't mean it as a rejection. I love your leaf blower and I'm a foot guy too so I appreciate nice footwear  |
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"Love the way you hold your towel so sensual
Is that sarcasm I detect?
I do love the way your hold your phone too xx
It's taken many a year to perfect such a pose, I can teach, but it's not free
Do you take piss as payment?
That's not a traded commodity in the market place I'm afraid
That's all I can offer, aside my fab friendship
It's ok, I don't mean it as a rejection. I love your leaf blower and I'm a foot guy too so I appreciate nice footwear "
I have to admit that I have wanked few times over your flip flop |
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"Love the way you hold your towel so sensual
Is that sarcasm I detect?
I do love the way your hold your phone too xx
It's taken many a year to perfect such a pose, I can teach, but it's not free
Do you take piss as payment?
That's not a traded commodity in the market place I'm afraid
That's all I can offer, aside my fab friendship
It's ok, I don't mean it as a rejection. I love your leaf blower and I'm a foot guy too so I appreciate nice footwear
I have to admit that I have wanked few times over your flip flop "
Explicit photo to have as my profile opener I know, I just like to out the ones who aren't up for such sexual extremities!
Shame you're Male, I've never been up for sex with blokes  |
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"I have quite a sarcastic sense of humour. Often lost on people but not in a nasty way. Sarcasm doesn’t equal nasty all the time. "
Agree. I like sarcastic people. Often quick witted, I'd rather be in their company than so.e sensitive soul where you have to watch every word. Boring as fuck (oooo sorry if that offended  ) |
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"I have quite a sarcastic sense of humour. Often lost on people but not in a nasty way. Sarcasm doesn’t equal nasty all the time.
Agree. I like sarcastic people. Often quick witted, I'd rather be in their company than so.e sensitive soul where you have to watch every word. Boring as fuck (oooo sorry if that offended )"
I'm not particularly sarcastic at all, but don't identify as a sensitive soul. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Sarcasm is often used on here and in life to mask inadequacy or insecurity. Sometimes though it's humour that's misunderstood by some others "
Don't take sarcasm personally, especially if it's from someone you don't know anything about and who doesn't know you, in which case it cannot possibly be personal or mean to you personally....
Just chill and be happy |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Sarcasm is often used on here and in life to mask inadequacy or insecurity. Sometimes though it's humour that's misunderstood by some others
Don't take sarcasm personally, especially if it's from someone you don't know anything about and who doesn't know you, in which case it cannot possibly be personal or mean to you personally....
Just chill and be happy "
Oh, Steve btw^ |
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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago
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I’m fine with the sarcasm of people I feel I have shared values with, interestingly my perception of the sarcasm of those that hold IMO cunty values, is that it’s a reflection of their cuntiness.
Which is subjective, and will sometimes mean that I miss the cuntiness of those I feel I have shared values with and wrongly label the sarky humour of those I don’t share values with.
On the whole I use the context of the situation, seek clarification if needed, and attempt to see how the recipient of the comment reacts (which is not foolproof as we sometimes defend hurt by appearing to act as if we’re fine with a joke) to try my best not to make assumptions. But also sometimes a quip is just funny.
The issue is we are all different and every minute experiencing different feelings. There’s no black and white on this. And we all have blind spots to our own behaviour too. Even those who genuinely think they are always nice and considerate and never intend to hurt will have said something to someone on here that devastated or upset someone else; they either don’t know or refuse to accept it as to do so feels personally wounding and holding the truth of two paradigms (that I can intend not to upset, and that regardless of this I did upset) is too much.
I’m sarky, insecure, cunty, caring, loving, and all the things.
Also a bit fookin’ patronising. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I’m supportively sarcastic and sarcastically supportive. I don’t think sarcasm is the culprit here I think it’s those that get their kicks by giving others a verbal kicking that whether that be overt or sneakily covert.
I know I’ve said a few things I have later realised were unnecessarily or inadvertently insensitive, trying to be funny or even helpful. However I find it hard to stomach some of the things that do get said. None of those things would I call sarcasm or satire. |
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"Love the way you hold your towel so sensual
Is that sarcasm I detect?
I do love the way your hold your phone too xx
It's taken many a year to perfect such a pose, I can teach, but it's not free
Do you take piss as payment?
That's not a traded commodity in the market place I'm afraid
That's all I can offer, aside my fab friendship
It's ok, I don't mean it as a rejection. I love your leaf blower and I'm a foot guy too so I appreciate nice footwear
I have to admit that I have wanked few times over your flip flop
Explicit photo to have as my profile opener I know, I just like to out the ones who aren't up for such sexual extremities!
Shame you're Male, I've never been up for sex with blokes "
Me neither but tbh since I saw your left big toe I think I am becoming gay |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Sarcasm is often used on here and in life to mask inadequacy or insecurity. Sometimes though it's humour that's misunderstood by some others
Don't take sarcasm personally, especially if it's from someone you don't know anything about and who doesn't know you, in which case it cannot possibly be personal or mean to you personally....
Just chill and be happy "
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People need to realise that it's okay to be offended. It's okay not to like what someone said. It's okay to say you're not like that person. It's okay. Just stop trying to change them all into a you clone. |
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"I have quite a sarcastic sense of humour. Often lost on people but not in a nasty way. Sarcasm doesn’t equal nasty all the time.
Agree. I like sarcastic people. Often quick witted, I'd rather be in their company than so.e sensitive soul where you have to watch every word. Boring as fuck (oooo sorry if that offended )"
Absobloominlutely |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Some of the best Satire on TV was an old program called Yes Prime Minister. Drop the Dead Donkey was another
Agreed and both held up the shortcomings of others to ridicule , derision and scorn.
But the goals are very different as tried to explain earlier.
I understood your reasoning and it's sound reasoning but it fails to put satire on a pedestal and confine sarcasm to the weapon of the wounded and bitter - for me at least. Sarcasm has it's place as a literary device and certainly a place in everyday discourse. "
I was going by its roots. And as many have expressed afterwards, it demonstrates what I was alluding to, easily confused, misunderstood and as such needs to be tempered by those who use it and say to others who don't understand or are snowflakes to just fuck off.
Sarcasm has moved and is often confused unlike Satire which isn't used near as much.
I can be a sarcastic bastard if I want to be and 90% of forumites don't know how to take me either. |
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By *VineMan
over a year ago
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"People need to realise that it's okay to be offended. It's okay not to like what someone said. It's okay to say you're not like that person. It's okay. Just stop trying to change them all into a you clone."
This |
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"People need to realise that it's okay to be offended. It's okay not to like what someone said. It's okay to say you're not like that person. It's okay. Just stop trying to change them all into a you clone.
This "
I would just like to say...... I just glimpsed your avatar and can no longer think of you as anything other than genius !!
Did you do it with undertones of sarcasm.
It does flatter him rather. |
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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago
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"Cause if everything was lovely and fluffy the world would be a very dull place. Sarcasm and irony was what this country was built on, we need it to keep us in place."
But if you enjoy everything lovely and fluffy it wouldn’t be dull, it would be sarcasm and irony that make the world a dull place.
In other words, we’re all different |
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