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fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Your sarcasm is showing and its history is surprisingly violent

Sarcasm comes from the Greek words 'sarx', or 'flesh', and 'sarkasmos', or 'tearing flesh'. This violent origin reflects its early use as a verbal attack.
Humor
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Survivor of deadly 1992 LaGuardia crash speaks out on fatal Air Canada collision with fire truck

Survivor of 1992 LaGuardia crash reflects on his luck after another tragedy occurred on the same date 34 years later.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

New Medieval Books: Ipomedon - Medievalists.net

A twelfth-century Anglo-French romance about Ipomedon, an incognito prince tested by adventures, tournaments, and ironic narration exploring chivalry, humour, and social values.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Daniel Hannan celebrates his chronicle of Brexit idiocy foretold | John Crace

The article mocks Dan Hannan's repeated failures and misguided predictions, emphasizing the irony of his perceived status and accolades.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
10 months ago

A Skill that Strong Couples Possess: Irony

Irony helps couples view their relationship issues objectively and break negative cycles with humor and levity.
Relationships
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

Gen Z daters are 'terrified' of being 'cringe' - and that's why so many are single, experts say: 'You can get away with being ugly'

Gen Z is avoiding sincerity in dating apps to evade looking 'cringe', leading to loneliness.
The irony of seeking connections while hiding true selves limits authenticity among Gen Z daters.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

I prided myself on being rational and easy-going. Then I started coaching competitive kids' sports | Myke Bartlett

Irony of coaching: from opponent of sports to coach of four kids' teams.
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