Recent questions tagged irony

Description : Have you seen any funny or interesting ironies lately?

Last Answer : A friend of mines job was to peel off the made in China labels off of tourist stuff for American tourists in a Canadian souvenirs shop.

Description : Has anyone else watched "The Patriot" series from amazon?

Last Answer : It’s on my list, and it’s a fairly short list. Have you enjoyed it?

Description : Hypothetical: Trump either is disowned by the Republican party, or he decides to bolt and run independently. Does this ensure a victory for the democrats?

Last Answer : Victory for the democrats was ensured a long time ago. Probably around the time that we knew the full slate of Republican hopefuls. There isn’t one who could win against either Clinton or Sanders.

Description : I am Spartacus, are you?

Last Answer : No, I am Spartacus.

Description : Settle an "argument" (see details)?

Last Answer : OK.

Description : Do you have any " Humor of the day" stories to share this morning?

Last Answer : Let’s see: My Ex is bringing his new girlfriend and her kids to Thanksgiving and I broke a display cabinet door at work. lol

Description : Is it ironic Carrie Underwood just won video of the year for Blown Away after the OK tornado?

Last Answer : answer:Carrie Underwood grew up in Oklahoma. She knows whereof she sings. The song is very clear in its implications, which means that the sentiments are understandable. Tornadoes are a fact of life in Oklahoma. Her song is not about them generally, but about sexual abuse specifically.

Description : Why do we hate hipsters when they don't even exist?

Last Answer : answer:This was the same problem that existed in the 70s. Only then, they were called Hippies. I was never a hippie. But, I did enjoy the music of that era and most of it was aimed toward the drug cult. Songs like Cocaine and Draggin A Line were some of their favorite songs.

Description : A Family Law Judge caught on tape beating his daughter.....What should happen to him?

Last Answer : He should be removed from the bench. He should be prosecuted for assault.

Description : Have you ever had anyone make fun of you... *See details for elaboration.

Last Answer : answer:It’s almost like he is making fun of himself and he doesn’t even see it because he believes it is hurting me? I don’t get it. I just take great pleasure in laughing at him harder because it is so completely obvious.

Description : Could you, for once and for all, explain the differences (and possibly similarities) between Irony, Sarcasm and Cynicism?

Last Answer : answer:Sarcasm is something said sharply or bitterly. Cynicism is the doctrine of the Cynics. Irony is to say something and mean the opposite.

Description : Isn't there something unpleasantly ironic about the riots in Greece?

Last Answer : answer:“like spoiled over indulged children throwing a tantrum” They’re angry at their government for very good reasons. Though I understand your analogy, and see the logic in it, I cannot help but hope the best for them.

Description : Isn't it ironic? What irony have you experienced recently?

Last Answer : It’s 63 and cloudy in Bakersfield, California. June 7th. Are you kidding me?? Our AC guy just laid off all his employees.

Description : Could Statins be the cure for habitual Fast Foodies?

Last Answer : answer:That doesn't really sound like a very good idea, to he honest. Statins are generally safe but can sometimes cause severe and even fatal side effects. There is also a possibility of ... monitoring people for that kind of thing, for serious side effect and bad reactions. Safety of Statins

Description : Are Atheists people with the most miserable aspiration of afterlife?

Last Answer : I think that the same people that are doing good deeds now with hope of an afterlife later… would probably do the same good deeds if no afterlife existed. Of course that is only a guess, but what can I say? I believe in the goodness of man.

Description : How much 'fan mail' do you think Alanis Morissette gets kindly informing her that 'no, it isn't actually ironic'?

Last Answer : The guy in the airplane let his flight insurance lapse that day.

Description : Would You Rather Die Peacefully Ironically or dramatically?

Last Answer : Ironically! Like drowning in a firetruck’s hose.

Description : Does anyone find this funny?

Last Answer : Why 56?