Is that what passes for humor with you?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sarcasm questioning if something qualifies as humor reveals skepticism.
- In plain terms
- Asking if this is humor implies it is not funny.
- What can you take from it?
- Sarcasm masks disapproval.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you signal disapproval?
- Is sarcasm ever kind?
Another view
This can shut down dialogue.
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