Yes. Sarcasm + empathy for those around you dealing with the problem = powerful form of communication. Sarcasm + being an asshole = being an asshole. (Note:

Yes. Sarcasm + empathy for those around you dealing with the problem = powerful form of communication. Sarcasm + being an asshole = being an asshole. (Note: This is from my Australian background/culture/point-of-view, and I don't for a moment think it applies cross culturally - we are the culture where calling someone a cunt can be either a sign of deep profound friendship, or a reason to be punched in the face. When in the US, I need to be careful with that sort of instinctive interaction/language...)