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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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| Sarcasm: Bad vs. Good
Posted: 10/10/2009 6:10:14 PM | Because I have to deal with a select group of the "public" I find I can get "snarky" by the end of the work week..nothing blatant..
usually it's under my breath or when they've walked away..
now my friends and family, it' a whole 'nother ball-game.
I'm sarcastic(with a smile) not caustic. | |
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| Sarcasm: Bad vs. Good
Posted: 10/10/2009 8:55:48 PM | Hmmm, until very recently, the commercials stated 1 in 166 children/peopel are autistic.
This past week, a new study came out stating it's like 1 in 96. Much higher than previously believed. It could even be higher than that since it's a spectrum disorder and you can have a few 'traits' and not be classified as actually being Autistic.
One of the more interesting aspects of Autism is that often, the person with this difference in brain function...can't distinguish 'sarcasm' from being literal.
Ok?
So, now we know there's a legitimate reason why some people 'don't get it' or think it's 'mean' once they grasp some small notion of what's actually transpiring...even though they don't graps the full concept.
What I'd like to know...is what's the rest of your alls excuse?
For myself, and many I know who employ sarcasm, it's a way to take the hard 'edge' off of all the seriousness that's displayed in 'Real Life'. 'Gallows humor' prevals and helps a lot of people cope with the stress and is commonly accepted in many high-stress professions.
It often takes a quick intellect, a decent grasp of language and nuance as well as the ability to make accurate observations to pull off the 'clever sarcasm' that many say they like.
In the end, it's just one of many aspects that goes to show there are varying differences in how people are. And, when seeking someone as a mate or SO as many are doing here, we probably would best be served by stating likes and dislikes and moving on.
Those of you who don't like sarcasm, joining hands and living your lives in peace and prosperity...and those of us who like it...well, we'll be rolling our eyes, mocking you, gossiping malisciously behind your backs and poking fun at your hypocracy when you inadvertantly make a sarcastic comment...simply because it happens if you happen to use verbal language.
But, never fear, we'll also point out that you can confess and make some act of contrition and be absolved of the sin of sarcasm.
I know I prefer the confessions to be video taped and the contrition to be in monetary form.
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| Sarcasm: Bad vs. Good
Posted: 10/11/2009 8:24:34 AM | | I am very sarcastic, but who cares. It's usually the personal judgement of the other person, not you so F&^% them. | |
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