Originally posted by PBE6Hey, I didn't write the darn thing; I simply quoted. I do agree with you, though. I should have included more detail in the definition.
I realize that's a dictionary definition you're quoting, but I think it's sadly lacking. That definition of irony includes things like: winning the lottery; cutting yourself shaving; and beating Ironman at chess.
For something to be ironic, the victim needs to participate in its own downfall in something it finds important, while simultaneously trying to ...[text shortened]... on;
all you end up with is a bummer, which, as everyone know, is not as much fun as a hummer.
Next time, I just won't say anything.
Originally posted by Shanshu311I wasn't trying to knock you Shanshu, just the dictionary definition. But whatever floats your boat, I guess.
Hey, I didn't write the darn thing; I simply quoted. I do agree with you, though. I should have included more detail in the definition.
Next time, I just won't say anything.
Originally posted by PBE6Of course, there is a lesser known but better understood definition:
For something to be ironic, the victim needs to participate in its own downfall in something it finds important, while simultaneously trying to actively better its situation. For example, in the following definition and example culled from Dictionary.com:
2. Ironic, adj. Being like an iron
I'll get my poncho and you can see me out...
Originally posted by rhbGreat album, lost my copy...(as usual)
I'd add to this the following
It's a black fly in your Chardonnay
It's a death row pardon two minutes too late
It's like rain on your wedding day
It's a free ride when you've already paid
It's the good advice that you just didn't take
It's a traffic jam when you're already late
It's a no-smoking sign on your cigarette break
It's like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife
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