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It's National Sarcastic Awareness Month. As funny as it sounds, sarcasm can have a deep impact and can even be hurtful. Sarcasm is biting remark that’s meant to send a message disguised as humor. The ...

Webster’s New World College Dictionary defines sarcasm as “a taunting, sneering, cutting or caustic remark,” while the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary–which calls itself the “one of the world’s most ...

Of the many forms of humor, from physical comedy to punning, a good joke can certainly lighten the mood. You might poke fun at your romantic partner about a silly mistake, and both of you have a good ...

Sarcasm is a tricky trait to break down. As a girl who grew up with a bonafide British mother and a native New York City father, sarcasm has always been an ever-existing part of my world. It’s ...

Of the many forms of humor, from physical comedy to punning, a good joke can certainly lighten the mood. You might poke fun at your romantic partner about a silly mistake, and both of you have a good ...