Here’s why spicing up your sense of humor with cynicism and chutzpah can make you more desirable. Although there is no single definition of sarcasm, most define it as verbal irony—saying the opposite ...

*Sarcasm*. </sarcasm>. #Not! Since the dawn of the postmodern age, ironical writers have struggled to imbue the printed word with the nuances of sarcasm. Solutions involve signposting suffixes like ...

In an episode of "The Simpsons," Professor Frink, left, demonstrates his latest creation: a sarcasm detector. ©2003 THE SIMPSONS and TTCFFC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FOX In an episode of “The Simpsons,” mad ...

If you want to be happier and improve your relationships, cut out sarcasm. Why? Because sarcasm is actually hostility disguised as humor. Despite smiling outwardly, many people who receive sarcastic ...

The image of the sarcastic teacher is a common one. From the masterful speech given by Socrates at his trial for corruption (his “apology”), to the withering insults of Mr Gilbert on The Inbetweeners ...

Sarcasm is a form of communication intended to convey the opposite of what is literally said. It is most often used to criticize someone, e.g., stating, “You’re really good at this!” to a friend who ...

Sarcasm is simple! Yeah, right. Although sarcasm is widespread, found across languages and in the various ways we communicate, it is not simple. For most children, learning to understand sarcasm is ...

“Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit but the highest form of intelligence,” wrote that connoisseur of wit, Oscar Wilde. Whether sarcasm is a sign of intelligence or not, communication experts and ...