STEPHEN HAWKING MOST SARCASTIC COMMENTS

[Sciencevids]

 

[Area54]

Forum rules and general etiquette would lead us to expect that you have some comments to make or point to discuss that does not require members to view a video. So?

[Sciencevids]

I just wanted to share this science related video for my first post. I'll definitely comment on subjects I know I can answer to help other members. 

[John Cuthber]

Sometimes  we blur the edges of the rules.
In any event, here's a question inspired by that clip..

Are clever people more likely to use sarcasm and irony in their humour?

(And, for the benefit of any Americans reading this

IRONY,

the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

"‘Don't go overboard with the gratitude,’ he rejoined with heavy irony"

synonyms:

sarcasm, sardonicism, dryness, causticity, sharpness, acerbity, acid, bitterness, trenchancy, mordancy, cynicism; More

• a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often wryly amusing as a result.

  plural noun: ironies

  "the irony is that I thought he could help me"

  synonyms:

  paradox, paradoxical nature, incongruity, incongruousness, peculiarity "the irony of the situation hit her"
• a literary technique, originally used in Greek tragedy, by which the full significance of a character's words or actions is clear to the audience or reader although unknown to the character.

  noun: dramatic irony; plural noun: tragic irony

   

  

[Area54]

42 minutes ago, John Cuthber said:

Are clever people more likely to use sarcasm and irony in their humour?

You think?

[John Cuthber]

10 minutes ago, Area54 said:

You think?

Only when paid to do so.

 

[Phi for All]

5 hours ago, Area54 said:

You think?

5 hours ago, John Cuthber said:

Only when paid to do so.

15,000 posts, you should have said something, we could have done a GoFundMe or something.