Why don't people who answer many of these questions understand or see the humor in a sarcastic question?

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Main Entry: sar·casm
Pronunciation: \ˈsär-ˌka-zəm\
Function: noun
Etymology: French or Late Latin; French sarcasme, from Late Latin sarcasmos, from Greek sarkasmos, from sarkazein to tear flesh, bite the lips in rage, sneer, from sark-, sarx flesh; probably akin to Avestan thwarəs- to cut
Date: 1550
1: a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
2 a: a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual b: the use or language of sarcasm

Main Entry: sar·cas·tic
Pronunciation: \sär-ˈkas-tik\
Function: adjective
Date: 1695
1 : having the character of sarcasm <sarcastic criticism>
2 : given to the use of sarcasm : caustic <a sarcastic critic>
— sar·cas·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
synonyms sarcastic , satiric , ironic , sardonic mean marked by bitterness and a power or will to cut or sting. sarcastic implies an intentional inflicting of pain by deriding, taunting, or ridiculing <a critic known for his sarcastic remarks>. satiric implies that the intent of the ridiculing is censure and reprobation <a satiric look at contemporary society>. ironic implies an attempt to be amusing or provocative by saying usually the opposite of what is meant <made the ironic observation that the government could always be trusted>. sardonic implies scorn, mockery, or derision that is manifested by either verbal or facial expression <surveyed the scene with a sardonic smile>.

Answer 1

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I got the same problem, they take everything so damn serious.

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bah humbug! they're a bunch of dummies!

Answer 2

Why, I do believe you've answered your own question!
Thank you for educating the masses.

Answer 3

i think you can use humor, sarcasm and irony to create a thought provoking question or answer as long as you are considerate enough to realize that some people won't get it and try not to offend them.

Answer 4

I don't get it.

Answer 5

Oh, that's what sarcasm means. I was wondering about that. Thanks.

Answer 6

There is "sarcasm" - & there is 'attempts' at sarcasm ! The latter may not come across as funny or amusing !!