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| Sarcasm: Bad vs. Good
Posted: 10/6/2009 10:40:24 AM | sirthinkalot,
when ur on a date and if ur dates uses sarcasm, since u dont like it all, just remember u r bein viewed as very uptight. remember that when ppl try to joke with u and they see u cant seem to take a joke. | |
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| Sarcasm: Bad vs. Good
Posted: 10/6/2009 12:06:25 PM | | Sarcasm, in the right context, is awesome. It's tough to read in emails/chatrooms/message boards, however. That's what "lol" and emoticons are for :-) | |
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| Sarcasm: Bad vs. Good
Posted: 10/6/2009 1:02:04 PM |
I appreciate hearing a good sarcastic remark and crafting one myself but I'm a lot better at dishing it out than I am at taking it.
Not me, I give as good as I get. Sarcasm, et. al.  
~ds~ | |
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Posted: 10/6/2009 1:13:47 PM | Chances are if you are offended by my wit, humor and my dry cynicism; then we really aint gonna get along anyways. It aint mean, I just refuse to play politically correct for any end means.
It isnt called 'biting flesh' cuz its a nice sunny rosey conversation, dont ask me to make it one. | |
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Posted: 10/6/2009 1:49:41 PM | | I think sarcasm serves it's purpose just like every other thing, but when it's obsessively put into play it can be over kill, like salt in a dish can be cool, but too much and it screws up the whole freaking dish. would I like someone with sarcasm yeah, because I can be a sarcastic prick too, but I do realize there is a time to be "dead" serious. | |
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Posted: 10/6/2009 6:15:36 PM | | I am a very anti-sarcasm type of person. I have seen that sort of behavior used cruelly and abusively one too many times; been on the receiving end of it one too many times; and intellectually, I consider it overrated and not nearly as witty and smart as its fans seem to think it is. Furthermore, I think that it hides a lot of chronic negativity or poor character (anger issues, untreated depression, intellectual superiority complex, elitism, passive-aggressive personality) behind a thin veil of supposed humor. Habitually sarcastic people are one type that I avoid in dates or friends, because I find that sort of personality absolutely toxic. | |
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Posted: 10/6/2009 6:37:03 PM | I am a very sarcastic person. So I love sarcasm from my friends, family and SO.
What is a turn off for me is when I have to explain that I'm being sarcastic. That's when I know me and whoever aren't gonna be a hit. To me it shows a sense of humor and intelligence if people get sarcasm. | |
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Posted: 10/6/2009 10:08:10 PM | blueceleste
Alas again you take on the persona of a "Troll".
You completely misinterpret and misrepresent what I stated.
I did not state whether or not I personally do or don't like sarcasm nor whether or not I employ it.
I merely presented two opposing perspectives on the subject and the view that some might take of same.
I happen to be known as very humorous, rather gregarious.
I must be, after all, I've found your attempts at despairiging remarks to be humorous instead of recognizing how much you degrade yourself.
Some are known to be of very low intelligence and lacking in class. Others prove it when they open their mouths or write.
You continue to write. Thank you for showing your abilities (or is it lack of?).
Let me try to put this in a level, even you might understand... If you are going to comment on someones post then at least get someone to read it to you and explain it in child speak so you can comprehend what it is they wrote then perhaps you won't seem so idiotic.
Stop trying to bait me. Get back to the appropriate subject this thread was meant to address.
You are now beginning to bore us. Do you really NEED that much more attention? | |
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Posted: 10/6/2009 10:29:11 PM | SirThinkaLot,
You are the very definition of a pedantic tone in your posts. Which could be offputting to a lot of people. If you are as funny as you say you are, it would be nice to see a little of that. | |
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| Sarcasm: Bad vs. Good
Posted: 10/6/2009 10:47:01 PM | oohlala21
Humor has it's place.
Using it to appease those that continually try to directly attack and offend me is not where I choose to use it.
If they had anything of value to offer on the threads subject matter it would be nice to see.
Perhaps then, when they grow up, I can resort to humor.
As it is I have been "humoring" you and her.
Why don't YOU try posting a bit without trying to attack me, mentioning me or misquoting me. See if either of you two are capable of it.
If humor is sought then politely request it. I do not "play well" with those that seek to offend and insult me. In casee you did not know it. That is not sarcasm. | |
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| Sarcasm: Bad vs. Good
Posted: 10/7/2009 10:17:02 AM |
Using it to appease those that continually try to directly attack and offend me is not where I choose to use it.
Now see, I think that's exactly where it's needed... responding to attackers with humor has always worked well for me in duffusing situations, and letting them know just how little their criticism means to me :-) | |
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Posted: 10/7/2009 11:43:16 AM | Sarcasm is best used on people that just don't get it.
'That's a nice outfit you got on'
'Oh thankyou'
'I like what you have done with your hair'
'Really? I thought I'd try a new look'
'I think some men are really attracted to a woman with a moustache, I wouldn't worry about it' | |
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Posted: 10/7/2009 2:10:22 PM | Sarcasm IS criticism.
If your sense of humor is dominated by sarcasm you are either a) generally serious around people you don't know or b) oblivious/self indulgent/mean spirited.
Meaning a) you try to learn something of another's sensitivities before choosing this mode of criticism or b) you don't know/don't care/hope that the barbs you throw can penetrate deeply.
Years ago I played 16" softball, common around Chicago, less so elsewhere. Also called knuckle-buster, because it's played bare-handed or mush-pounder, since the ball ends up resembling a sack of millet by the end of 7 innings (even though it starts out as hard as a 12" ball).
We had a player on our team with an unusually strong upper body. He could age the ball 7 innings with one swing. But he may have been the slowest creature on 2 legs. So on his not infrequent home run trots, we (his teammates) would sling our good natured barbs his way:
"How're the new prosthetics working for ya?"
"Hey Dave -We're going for a beer. Call us when you're safe."
"Dave-okay if they re-seed the outfield?"
Until he blew up one day. "Eff you guys!"
He knew he was slow. He was embarrassed to get thrown out at first by the center fielder.
He'd run faster if he could.
"Aww, man. You know we love you!"
Yeah. But I hate that shit.
He apologized at the bar for going off on us. And we cut out the sarcasm (about his speed, anyway). | |
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Posted: 10/7/2009 4:33:41 PM | "If humor is sought then politely request it."
After all this build-up, please, would you humor us with your wit? | |
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| Sarcasm: Bad vs. Good
Posted: 10/7/2009 5:21:50 PM | I will in a minute wolftxus, This next one will be a howl.
I want to be careful, wouldn't want anyone falling down laughing from such great heights, "After all this build up"
Some of my humor might seem cold alas it is Good Humor
It may be a little while though as I don't have a high speed connection.
I'm busy finishing up some stuff for Steven Wright. | |
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Posted: 10/9/2009 7:19:30 PM | | I enjoy giving and getting sarcasm, but it's a type of humor that really requires some care, because it can easily veer into hostility. It's best to leaven it with a good dose of self-deprecation -- for instance. sarcasm aimed at oneself. In the end, human stupidity is the butt of all sarcasm (and maybe most humor), and it's not like any one person or group has a monopoly on that. | |
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Posted: 10/9/2009 7:26:56 PM | And *Libra* shows us all how **not** to do it:
"Sarcasm is best used on people that just don't get it.
'That's a nice outfit you got on'
'Oh thankyou'
'I like what you have done with your hair'
'Really? I thought I'd try a new look'
'I think some men are really attracted to a woman with a moustache, I wouldn't worry about it'"
Um, no.
If you really need to feel superior to people, I suppose the lines that you've tossed off might be gratifying to you. But I'd call it more a symptom of your own emotional needs than anything humorous.
And I thought that making fun of folks' appearances was something we left behind in elementary school. Do you get a big kick out of midgets, too? | |
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Posted: 10/9/2009 9:25:54 PM | | What worries me is when I meet someone knew and they say something like, "I should warn you, I have a sarcastic sense of humor." In my experience, that is often code for, "I am rude and cruel and lack social skills." Not everything is funny. | |
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Posted: 10/10/2009 4:30:46 AM | Oh come now sarcasm to me says you can often make good from bad things. I think it sucks when people can't take a joke or don't see anything as being humorous when you do.
Hence the term: scr#w you if you can't take a joke , came forth.
Sometimes my sarcasm has taken wrong turn saying something thinking it's funny when
only joking, kidding, all sarcasm is not bad. Sometimes can be used for good. My father is very good at it, of course if you are on the other end of itits bad.  | |
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Posted: 10/10/2009 7:52:14 AM | I know a lot of standup comedians that make their living being Sarcastic. Oh is Letterman sarcastic when he apologizes to Palin? Letterman was interviewed last night and said that comedians are paid ungodly amounts of money to stand up and make fun of anybody at anytime for anything. Seems like his latest fallout with the ladies is a bit sarcastic don't ya think.
Not to pick on Letterman, but the ladies must think its attractive, he's had a few here lately. Hey maybe I can get the hang of this.  | |
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Posted: 10/10/2009 8:36:35 AM | | where do you come up with that crap? how dose sarcasm have anything to do with sexual frustration? obviously its not cool if you use it to be a**** but any form of humor is bad if its used in the wrong way.... | |
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| Sarcasm: Bad vs. Good
Posted: 10/10/2009 10:14:28 AM | | I only find sarcasm to be a turn off only it is being done constantly. Other than that, I am one of the most sarcastic individuals out there, but I do know my limits. | |
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| Sarcasm: Bad vs. Good
Posted: 10/10/2009 11:51:17 AM |
Sarcasm: Bad vs. Good
I dig sarcasm and a weird sense humor in the worst way -- it's so cool to find someone who gets it! However, I do not care for sarcasm if it is mean-spirited or if there is an under tone of hostility. I can pick up on passive-aggressive sarcasm pretty quickly and from my experience these folks are "trying" to do sarcasm vs. dealing with their issues.
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