I realized some while back that my sarcastic voice sounds an awful lot like my regular voice. I don't mean that they're the same - they're separate and distinct, at least to my own ears. But then, everything I write in this blog seems lucid and detailed to me. So, you know. The point is, I understand why some people might not be able to tell when I'm using sarcasm and when I'm being completely serious, even if I think they should know. I guess it's the same as realizing that not everyone thinks the same way you do, even if you think they should.
In the same vein, I tend to think that pretty much everything written on the internet contains some degree of sarcasm. Unless it's on AOL or IMDb. As such, I tend to be floored if it turns out that sarcasm was not the intent. I mean, who the fuck would use the internet without their sarcasm filter on?
For example:
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"lol, fuck feminism. They take things to far."
"I totally agree. Its ridiculous to me! Its like I am Woman hear me roar! Women don't even know how to be women anymore. They try so hard to be a man and why I will never understand!"
"yeah, I mean I am glad we can vote and that we don't have to be house wives and be controlled by our men, but thanks to feminism we can now be drafted ( the likely hood of that ever happening is slim, but still) I don't think women should be president, police officers, or firefighters. I don't look down on anyone that is any of those things, but I just feel we are to emotional and not tough looking enough for those things. People take advantage of women cops all the time, because people see them as week..even if they aren't. I might get a lot of flack for saying this, but I don't really care."
I mean ... let's assume you're you. And the context of this conversation is a group of people that you generally understand not to be raging idiots, questionable grammar aside, and who generally have a sense of humor. (And incidentally, are women.) Would you naturally assume that this is hilarious sarcasm? Because let me tell you something, I would.
I would be wrong, though.
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If that last one was just this -
"yeah, I mean I am glad we can vote and that we don't have to be house wives and be controlled by our men, but thanks to feminism we can now be drafted"
- I would be positive it was sarcasm. As it is, though... YEESH. Scary.
"Tough looking enough"?
So, not tough enough, but just so one looks the part?
What?
I guess I have just met too many people who say this shit in deadly earnest. I will never be surprised at how clueless, thoughtless and/or vindictive people can be.
Yes, I would have to think that was sarcasm, lest my head explode. Assuming sarcasm is a defense mechanism.
And, to return to my new favorite thing to talk about in your comments section, do you think I should try to find a name for the new baby from your word verification words? Here's what I've got right now.
Halaseth
Unbactio
Friduct!
That one sucks. I will stop now.
Unbactio sounds like a disease.
Tastou!
I would have said Italian antiseptic spray.
Speaking of which: prenti!
don't be sexist. Broads hate that.
I think the fact that I never for a second considered it could be sarcasm makes me a bit cynical, eh?
spoeriti would be a good name for a baby.
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