Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2004 8:06 pm
If a tree falls down in a forest, and no one is around...
... is the man still wrong?
... is the man still wrong?
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Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2004 9:59 pm
If it's you Dhoyne, the answer is always yes.
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 2:34 am
oddballdefiance wrote:i agree with spuzo...
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 2:48 pm
I have heard(which means that I have not actually verified this independently) that the word "sarcasm" comes from the Greek "sarco" which means "to rip the flesh as if by a dog".Sandy wrote:sarcasm is merely a cloak for the truth
Sarcasm is mean and hurtful. I don't like to use sarcasm or be the target of it. End of lecture.
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 3:18 pm
I guess it's a good thing the post wasn't meant for you then, eh?Christian wrote:I have heard(which means that I have not actually verified this independently) that the word "sarcasm" comes from the Greek "sarco" which means "to rip the flesh as if by a dog".Sandy wrote:sarcasm is merely a cloak for the truth
Sarcasm is mean and hurtful. I don't like to use sarcasm or be the target of it. End of lecture.
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 4:19 pm
Christian, I think that as with most forms of verbal wordplay, the intent and harm caused is usually determined by the giver and receiver of the verbal wordplay.
Main Entry: sar·casm
Pronunciation: 'sär-"ka-z&m
Function: noun
Etymology: French or Late Latin; French sarcasme, from Late Latin sarcasmos, from Greek sarkasmos, from sarkazein to tear flesh, bite the lips in rage, sneer, from sark-, sarx flesh; probably akin to Avestan thwar&s- to cut
1 : a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance DESIGNED TO CUT OR GIVE PAIN <tired of continual sarcasms>
2 a : a MODE of satirical WIT depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual b : the use or language of sarcasm <this is no time to indulge in sarcasm>
When used as a humour I take it sort of like deadpan. But I think that it is a tricky line to follow, especially if you don't know the person well.
Main Entry: sar·casm
Pronunciation: 'sär-"ka-z&m
Function: noun
Etymology: French or Late Latin; French sarcasme, from Late Latin sarcasmos, from Greek sarkasmos, from sarkazein to tear flesh, bite the lips in rage, sneer, from sark-, sarx flesh; probably akin to Avestan thwar&s- to cut
1 : a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance DESIGNED TO CUT OR GIVE PAIN <tired of continual sarcasms>
2 a : a MODE of satirical WIT depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual b : the use or language of sarcasm <this is no time to indulge in sarcasm>
When used as a humour I take it sort of like deadpan. But I think that it is a tricky line to follow, especially if you don't know the person well.
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 4:30 pm
Sarcasm is also the most difficult to convey in written word and usually just comes out as spite.
Well said.When used as a humour I take it sort of like deadpan. But I think that it is a tricky line to follow, especially if you don't know the person well.