N.B. This is rote sarcastikul.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author explicitly states this text is meant to be sarcastic.
- In plain terms
- This is just a joke and not meant to be taken literally.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware when someone is joking or mocking a situation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know when someone is being sarcastic?
- When is sarcasm useful?
Another view
Explicitly stating sarcasm can reduce its comedic impact.
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