The internet without memes would be like a broken pencil—pointless! It’s hard to imagine social media without these witty pictures. It would be a far duller place to surf, for sure. The ‘Sarcasm’ ...

In an episode of "The Simpsons," Professor Frink, left, demonstrates his latest creation: a sarcasm detector. ©2003 THE SIMPSONS and TTCFFC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FOX In an episode of “The Simpsons,” mad ...

Here’s why spicing up your sense of humor with cynicism and chutzpah can make you more desirable. Although there is no single definition of sarcasm, most define it as verbal irony—saying the opposite ...

Ever have a conversation with a colleague that blows up? You may think it was just a normal conversation—but later, you learn the other person’s feelings were hurt. You thought you were just talking ...

If someone has ever told you to "take your time" when you're actually taking your time, or called you "Sherlock" after pointing out the obvious, you're familiar with what can be an uncomfortable form ...

Humor is an inseparable part of being a human being. So it makes sense that our desire for comedy, quips, and good old ...

Sarcasm comes in different shades. There’s existentially-driven sarcasm, a la The Good Place’s Eleanor Shellstrop, and dry, lighthearted satire reminiscent of Friends’ Chandler Bing, just to name a ...

Sarcasm is a seriously underrated sixth love language. It's social bonding, with a requirement of empathy to be deeply understood. While it can come across wrong depending on the person, for most ...

Of the many forms of humor, from physical comedy to punning, a good joke can certainly lighten the mood. You might poke fun at your romantic partner about a silly mistake, and both of you have a good ...