tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557954218760161620.post2264208551287873694..comments2023-08-24T16:23:44.260+10:00Comments on Words all Around: Israelis can recognise sarcasmparlancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11175843064324380048noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557954218760161620.post-8458225502711059362010-06-21T23:13:15.487+10:002010-06-21T23:13:15.487+10:00Papillon, sarcasm can be fun between friends, but ...Papillon, sarcasm can be fun between friends, but I agree it's no use for people who upset us. I agree it's a waste of breath and saliva! <br /><br />You are so lucky to live in Kent and to have such a beautiful part of France to call home also!parlancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175843064324380048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557954218760161620.post-89164803118296965252010-06-20T06:32:51.000+10:002010-06-20T06:32:51.000+10:00It is a pity that just a few people get it when it...It is a pity that just a few people get it when it comes to irony or sarcasm. I'd rather save my saliva and ignore people who upset me. Sarcasm is only for people I respect...<br />(Please hope it doesn't make me sound like a pretentious snob)<br /><br />It is nice to "hear" you have been to Chartwell. I feel very priviledged to have settled in such a beautiful part of England. Papillon Bleuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15003351554230649928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557954218760161620.post-64282955878563594272010-05-31T22:02:40.924+10:002010-05-31T22:02:40.924+10:00Lynn, I actually don't quite know what sarcasm...Lynn, I actually don't quite know what sarcasm is. I hadn't realised it has to be unpleasant until I looked at the definition. I like your overview of its shades of meaning.parlancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175843064324380048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557954218760161620.post-9971278295726088482010-05-30T19:44:12.025+10:002010-05-30T19:44:12.025+10:00If only that algorithm could progress to identifyi...If only that algorithm could progress to identifying the fine shades of meaning that are lumped under 'sarcastic' - ironic, sardonic, flippant, satirical, etc.Lynnhttp://yearoffinishingoff.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com