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I'd prefer everyone on the internet just figures out that sarcasm doesn't work well with text. Make a podcast or video if you must use it. Also "[something], er
by jasonkostempski 9y ago
I'd prefer everyone on the internet just figures out that sarcasm doesn't work well with text. Make a podcast or video if you must use it. Also "[something], err, I mean [something else]", doesn't work when we all know you have a backspace key.
- yjftsjthsd-h 9y agoI'm not going to record a video just to reply to HN comments;) And we all know what is meant by "X, er, that is, Y"; it's even used intentionally in verbal language.
- catach 9y ago> sarcasm doesn't work well with text. I think it's more that effective sarcasm in text requires the audience to know the viewpoint of the author. So, sarcasm among friends over email can work. Sarcasm in the concluding paragraph of an article can work. Sarcasm between strangers in comment sections, less so.