#sarcasm

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Typography
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

In 1982, a physics joke gone wrong sparked the invention of the emoticon

Using :-) and :-( to mark jokes versus serious comments resolved tone ambiguity in text, enabling clearer intent and helping sarcasm flourish online.
Science
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

What science says about sarcasm: To understand it, you need to have street smarts

Understanding sarcasm in Spanish engages a more extensive brain network than reported in English, making comprehension a demanding neural task with diagnostic potential.
Careers
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Cover Letter for a Job I Don't Want but Will Be Offended Not to Get

Job application reflects a sarcastic and critical view of vague job descriptors and corporate culture.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Thanks for Nothing: The Twisted Art of Sarcasm

Sarcasm is a complex social signaling mechanism that relies on tone, context, and delivery, affecting relationships positively or negatively.
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