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That would be the new world narrative yes. However, the word comes from the Greek σαρκασμός (sarkasmós) which is taken from σαρκάζειν (sarkázein) meaning "to t
by cmehdy 6y ago
That would be the new world narrative yes.
However, the word comes from the Greek σαρκασμός (sarkasmós) which is taken from σαρκάζειν (sarkázein) meaning "to tear flesh, bite the lip in rage, sneer"[0]
Greece being in the EU, I think the EU has a pretty good claim to it!
Alternatively, the English version of the word is definitely coming from the UK. Admittedly, most of the dry wit in the world comes from the perfidious Albion, so they too might have a claim when it comes to common usage (and perfecting the art of it). I'm afraid the Ohio River Valley will be stuck with calling it XXL sparkling wit.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcasm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcasm
- Kalium 6y agoAhh, but it's never really been about where a particular thing arose, has it? Few people think wine or cheese were invented in the EU. It's about where they have taken on a distinct form and become essential to the culture. I fear you are correct in that the UK has a strong claim on all counts here. That said, I think the Ohio River Valley has a distinctive form of sarcasm to the bone-dry wit of Albion.
- 8note 6y agothe thing takes its name from the place, rather than the place taking its name from the thing though, so sarcasm can stay as sarcasm, and you can call the Ohio River valley wit something more specific