SARCASM
Irony and sarcasm are not the same. An ironic word is born; a sarcastic one is made. Irony is expressed spontaneousiy; sarcasm can reflect upon its words. Irony sees the caricature and expresses it simply. Sarcasm sees the caricature too, and passionately reinforces it. Irony is lofty, and it exalts; sarcasm is low, and it abases. Irony attends the wounded, but sarcasm, as they say, is biting. One is gripped by irony, but one grasps at sarcasm. Irony observes something comical, but from a height which the "comedian" cannot reach; sarcasm sees something comical too, but from so low a level that the "comedian," the clown, is safely out of reach; it cannot even dress itself in the harlequin's outfit, for sarcasm can only weave transparent robes.
Quotations
Why we're sarcastic
"Sarcasm on Golgotha"
Mastering Sarcasm
Sarcasm
The Delicious wit and sarcasm of Oscar Wilde
Sarcasm vs. Satire from a Relativistic Point of View
Everything is worth precisely as much as a belch, the difference being that a belch is more satisfying.
-- Ingmar Bergman
I don't like food that's too carefully arranged; it makes me think that the chef is spending too much time arranging and not enough time cooking. If I wanted a picture I'd buy a painting.
-- Andy Rooney
The Sadduccee Printouts
