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What does it mean?
Brown sarcastically praises Kevin for knowing the scoring rules.
In plain terms
He jokes that Kevin knows a lot about scoring rules.
What can you take from it?
Use sarcasm to highlight someone's knowledge or dominance.

Where it applies

  • game shows
  • competitive events
  • debates

Putting it to work

  • use sarcasm lightly
  • acknowledge rules knowledge

Questions to consider

  • When is sarcasm appropriate in competition?

Another view

Sarcasm can be misinterpreted as rudeness.

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