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sarcasm - good or bad

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Ramblin Rose

Ramblin Rose Report 4 Oct 2004 18:42

It is said that sarcasm is the lowest form of wit- I don't agree, I think it is sharp,born of a very quick and observant mind but of its very nature can be cutting and painful. Some of the best literary minds used sarcasm and it could be extremely funny. Noel Coward whilst dining was approached by a phychophantic woman who said to him 'oH, IF WE HAD A CHILD CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE IF IT HAD YOUR BRAINS AND MY LOOKS, to which he replied BUT THINK MADAM WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE IF IT HAD MY LOOKS AND YOUR BRAINS' rOSE

ஐ+*¨^¨*+e+*¨^¨*+ஐ Mildred Honkinbottom

ஐ+*¨^¨*+e+*¨^¨*+ஐ Mildred Honkinbottom Report 4 Oct 2004 17:11

Im always sarky lol

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256 Report 4 Oct 2004 16:56

I just can't help myself - some sarky comment always slips out - people do usually larf though. Have to curb it a bit on here cos its so easily misinterpreted. Isn't it Chunks???!! Maz. XX

Unknown

Unknown Report 4 Oct 2004 16:32

clearly I'm far too subtle...

Lisa

Lisa Report 4 Oct 2004 16:21

only if it doesn't offend.when it does then no it's not as it can seriously upset peoplex):

ஐ+*¨^¨*+e+*¨^¨*+ஐ Mildred Honkinbottom

ஐ+*¨^¨*+e+*¨^¨*+ஐ Mildred Honkinbottom Report 4 Oct 2004 16:16

:o)))))))))))))))))))) E x

Unknown

Unknown Report 4 Oct 2004 15:15

funny that I've been feeling a similar thing much of today lol

Poolmaster

Poolmaster Report 4 Oct 2004 15:11

paul i would give an answer but you really have me mixed up with someone who gives a toss.

**Sheesh

**Sheesh Report 4 Oct 2004 15:03

I love sarcasm but must admit i've offended a few people in my time without meaning to!!! Well, that's tough isn't it :-)

Big Shaz

Big Shaz Report 4 Oct 2004 15:02

Agree with Dave and absolutley love it! Shaz :-)

Unknown

Unknown Report 4 Oct 2004 14:53

I always push my luck :) I think the person in question appreciates my sense of humour now (I hope so anyway lol)

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 4 Oct 2004 14:52

You might be pushing your luck there, when others have time to look!

Sandra

Sandra Report 4 Oct 2004 14:48

paul it depends whether your giving or recieving ( sometimes classed as wit) lol sandra

John

John Report 4 Oct 2004 14:48

That was GOOD Paul!

Unknown

Unknown Report 4 Oct 2004 14:47

there's nothing like missing the point is there lol

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 4 Oct 2004 14:47

Agree with John. It can be witty but shouldn't be hurtful.

John

John Report 4 Oct 2004 14:45

Depends on the situation?

Unknown

Unknown Report 4 Oct 2004 14:44

???????????? ;)