"Did you read the book?"
"No, I never read the book or the script actually, I kinda winged it!"
Sarcasm
the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say especially in order to insult someone, to show irritation, or to be funny
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Do you understand sarcasm?
"Cool."
Someone is telling you a really boring story...
"Take your time."
Your friend is taking forever to get ready for a party, and you are waiting...
"Sorry."
If someone is nagging you about something you did, that you have already said you regretted...
"I'm sorry if people feel there have been failings."
"Good luck with that."
Your friend tells you that they are going to win the lottery to solve all their problems...
"I'm thrilled!"
You are really annoyed or not looking forward to something and someone asks how you feel about it!
"I'm so happy for you."
Your friend keeps getting good news, and you are jealous!
"Well, what a surprise."
You warned your friend not to do something stupid... but they did it anyway and a bad thing happened.
The Big Bang Theory
Leonard: "Hey, Penny. How's work?"
Penny: "Great! I hope I'm a waitress at the Cheesecake Factory for my whole life!"
Sheldon: "Was that sarcasm?"
Penny: "No."
Sheldon: "Was that sarcasm?"
Penny: "Yes."
FRIENDS
"OH NO, TWO WOMEN LOVE ME. THEY'RE BOTH GORGEOUS AND SEXY. MY WALLET'S TOO SMALL FOR MY FIFTIES AND MY DIAMOND SHOES ARE TOO TIGHT!"
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Do you think you understand English language sarcasm a bit better?
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