Sarcasm=Life
@TasteTheRainbow (6)
United States
April 17, 2011 2:56pm CST
Today I got yelled at because my mum asked a simple question, and I replied, 'Do I look like a rocket scientist??' People are always telling me to stop being so 'smart' and sarcastic, but it just happens. I don't think about it- I just say. It's almost like 'word-vomit'. Sarcasm is just the easiest way to deal with idiots, or easily cut-down my enemies. But I really do have to cut down on this. Does anyone have the same problems?
2 responses
@LovingLife139 (1504)
• United States
19 Apr 11
Hey there. 
Sarcasm is just another form of humor...humor is an odd thing. There are many different types of it, and not everyone "gets" every type. Somebody who doesn't get sarcasm may find it rude, while others who don't quite understand dry humor may have jokes slip them by because their ears don't catch the flat tone of dry humor.
What you said to your mom sounds an awful lot like what I would say if I didn't know the answer...I probably wouldn't have been as sarcastic with it, and my tone would indicate joking. Still, regardless of what was said, it's usually how it is said that irks people. Many people think sarcasm is rude, which isn't normally the case. If people tell you to stop being sarcastic (I used to get the "Stop being a smart-alec!" when I was younger), just reply that it's a perfectly normal way for you to respond to things. I doubt a response like that would warrant more protests from them. 
Like you said, too, though, the fact is that sarcasm is a way to talk to simple minded people without them knowing you're getting irritated with them. It's kind of the safe route for saying what's on your mind...and I don't really see a problem with that. My husband's sense of humor and just general way is sarcasm...most people don't quite understand sometimes if he means what he says because of this. If you want to cut down on it, do it, but only for yourself and not other people. You'll probably find that through the years you'll end up hanging out with people who understand sarcasm better, anyway. 
Sarcasm is just another form of humor...humor is an odd thing. There are many different types of it, and not everyone "gets" every type. Somebody who doesn't get sarcasm may find it rude, while others who don't quite understand dry humor may have jokes slip them by because their ears don't catch the flat tone of dry humor.
What you said to your mom sounds an awful lot like what I would say if I didn't know the answer...I probably wouldn't have been as sarcastic with it, and my tone would indicate joking. Still, regardless of what was said, it's usually how it is said that irks people. Many people think sarcasm is rude, which isn't normally the case. If people tell you to stop being sarcastic (I used to get the "Stop being a smart-alec!" when I was younger), just reply that it's a perfectly normal way for you to respond to things. I doubt a response like that would warrant more protests from them.
Like you said, too, though, the fact is that sarcasm is a way to talk to simple minded people without them knowing you're getting irritated with them. It's kind of the safe route for saying what's on your mind...and I don't really see a problem with that. My husband's sense of humor and just general way is sarcasm...most people don't quite understand sometimes if he means what he says because of this. If you want to cut down on it, do it, but only for yourself and not other people. You'll probably find that through the years you'll end up hanging out with people who understand sarcasm better, anyway. 
@dlpierce (495)
• United States
18 Apr 11
Sarcasm can fine among friends, co-workers, or blogs. But your mum values your opinion on what ever the subject may be. A simple "I don't know," would have set better with her. I know this because I'm a mom and my son has a sarcastic mouth now and then.
