• n3m37h@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    But if we don’t let them do this then the super yacht companies will go bankrupt and it will destroy the economy!

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      11 months ago

      Gotta say it. This line of humor is a problem.

      It keeps people from doing more than “heh heh, yeah this sucks”.

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          11 months ago

          Totally understand satire.

          This is defeatist humor which weakens the stance of the subject.

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            11 months ago

            I seriously don’t think you do, here is a definition.

            the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

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              11 months ago

              Continuous use of irony eventually makes the person communicate the idea unironically. Be careful with how often you are spouting this before you start believing it.

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                11 months ago

                Please explain Steven Colbert then…

                This sentiment is a load of BS and you know it