Henry B 50 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 The JWFan.com member Hlao-roo, also known as Alan, has been known to employ sarcasm. Sarcasm is a device used poke fun at a certain person or subject area in which the user says one thing, but really means something else. Here is an example:Hlao-roo: "John Williams is a terrible composer. His films should all be rescored by Gustavo Santaolalla."In this case, we can look at context clues to discern whether this statement is sarcastic. One: A longtime member of a John Williams fan site would probably not think Williams is an awful composer. Two: The user offers no reason for his statement, preferring to speak in absolutist terms. Based on these observations, we can deduce that Alan is most likely being sarcastic.Please take note of this sarcastic phenomenon in order to avoid embarrassing misunderstandings. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,544 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Wait... I don't understand. How can one person say one thing and mean another in an ironic fashion? it doesn't make sense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 And this had to have its own thread? Warning against particular JWFan member's sarcasm. Have there been fatal consequences here because of misunderstood sarcasm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 And this had to have its own thread? Warning against particular JWFan member's sarcasm. Have there been fatal consequences here because of misunderstood sarcasm?Yes. This is one of the most important issues facing our nation today. I am dead serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 And this had to have its own thread? Warning against particular JWFan member's sarcasm. Have there been fatal consequences here because of misunderstood sarcasm?I don't think this warranted its own thread. I'm probably more frequently sarcastic than the average member, but sarcasm and irony are used enough around here -- including by the member who created this PSA -- that I don't think mine needed to be singled out.On other hand, if people want to take this time to discuss what makes for appropriate sarcasm and when it is most effective, whether as humor or to make a serious point, maybe that might be worth its own thread.- Alan, not being sarcastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 When Henry said "I am dead serious," now there's a BEAUTIFUL example of sarcasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 When Henry said "I am dead serious," now there's a BEAUTIFUL example of sarcasm.It's breathtaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro 147 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I think we should play the sarcasm game - where anything you mean sarcastically you say without a trace of sarcasm, and anything you mean seriously you say in a sarcastic tone.I'm being sarcastic, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I think we should play the sarcasm game - where anything you mean sarcastically you say without a trace of sarcasm, and anything you mean seriously you say in a sarcastic tone.I'm being sarcastic, of course. I am apparently the preeminent practitioner of sarcasm around here, yet you just blew my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 What I find ironic is that the poster who is supposedly the most sarcastic has an avatar of a scene from E.T. (the most innocent childhood movie there is). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro 147 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Sarcasm on internet message boards is a source of great joy to me. And I refuse to use emoticons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,034 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Rampant sarcasm is one of this board's worst attributes. And when I figure out if this post has been sarcastic or genuine, I'll let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Sarcasm on internet message boards is a source of great joy to me. And I refuse to use emoticons.Somebody who lives dangerously. If you aren't careful, people might take you seriously, and you could get seriously hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 What I find ironic is that the poster who is supposedly the most sarcastic has an avatar of a scene from E.T. (the most innocent childhood movie there is).My custom member title has long been "Rank Sentimentalist," which as many a cinema lover might guess, is taken from Casablanca. In fact, I had Rick Blaine up as my avatar for awhile. Don't forget that "under that cynical shell, [he's] at heart a sentimentalist." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro 147 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I miss the pipe-and-robe avatar of yore, Alan. It complemented your cheek so well. (No, not that cheek.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Don't leave home without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I've stopped buying those, Alan and Henry kept blowing them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I've stopped buying those, Alan and Henry kept blowing them up. Man if a lot of people here can't notice the sarcasm in certain members posts, especially if you've been here long enough...well then there's no help for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 This thread is Hlao-roous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Alan is sarcastic?Poppycock!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,153 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Sarcasm. It is a difficult concept… it is not logical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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