Any thoughts about sarcasm?

I think it depends on who is dishing it out and how it is meant...Some people can be sarcastic while smiling big and everyone laughs...let another person say the same thing and it is taken wrong. Someone can be sarcastic and funny and still have common sense when to not use it...some are not so smart and get themselves in trouble by being too sarcastic and dry...Of course the bottom line is.. Who is one on the other end receiving the sarcasm? Are they able to just let it go and know that is just the way that person is?

I don't think think Sarcasm is a virtue but it virtually always gets someone mad... :).

In my family and group of friends if you don't use or understand sarcasm you really won't learn anything about us. It is just simply how we communicate a lot of the time.

However on important topics and when in a professional setting sarcasm needs to be set aside for more approproate language. Just remember the company you keep in deciding how and when to use sarcasm I think.

I disagree that it is a sign of immaturity, but I do agree that it depends upon how you use it. It can be used as a vehicle for humor or for anger. Overall, I usually use it as a bartender in a sort of "battle of the wits".

It is not about being rude, but who can come up with the best quip.

Without sarcasm, the world would be dull. When utilized properly, it can be extremely humorous or extremely condescending. Just depends on the context.

I think, with the right people, sarcasm can be incredibly fun.

I can't see any reason where sarcasm would be a good thing. I can't imagine a nice person being sarcastic, ever, or as is my idea of sarcasm, anyway, Like being a brat, putting down another's ideas or thoughts. To merely disagree, even strongly is not necessarily sarcasm.

He who defines the term wins the argument~ By definition, no. Sarcasm is not an acceptable thing. However, the modern meaning of sarcasm is one more of whit.

Personally, I ascribe to the second meaning. Yes, rethorts can seem cutting or derogatory but that is dependent upon the participants and the setting. If you have been the "victim" of unwarranted sarcasm I can understand.

However it means that the joke was at the wrong place or time.

Once again refering to the latter definition of sarcasm, I say "tally ho! " Sarcasm goes hand in hand with one concept- common sense. If you don't have the latter, please don't use the former.It's really quite simple.

Well, for some of us.

It's a form of wit, meant to be humorous. Used at the right time at the right place is fine by me.

I was under the impression sarcasm is like exageration but in an antonymous way kind of Like reverse exageration. Like everything else in life it has a time and place. Sarcasm can be rude if it is used to offend someone but it can serve as an acceptable form of good humor if it is used appropriately.

Humor is a virtue and wit is a virtue, so if sarcasm is a form of humor why can't it be considered a virtue if it is used in a way that is tasteful and fun.

A virtue is a trait or quality subjectively deemed to be morally excellent and thus is valued as a foundation of principle and good moral being. Personal virtues are characteristics valued as promoting individual and collective well being.

I wouldn't call sarcasm a virtue either. In most cases (if not all) it is a sign of immaturity.

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