Sarcasm is a great way to hide things. A funny yet biting comment can hide insecurities, motivations, or true feelings. If you don’t want people to get too close to you, you can keep them at a safe ...

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 ...

We are all attracted to some personality traits more than others. Whether you're into people who are crazy confident, have a great sense of humor, or are super sarcastic, there's just something about ...

Sarcasm is a form of communication intended to convey the opposite of what is literally said. It is most often used to criticize someone, e.g., stating, “You’re really good at this!” to a friend who ...

Sarcasm is weird, but we use it all the time. One second it’s hilarious, the next it’s harsh. It’s the eye-roll in your “Great job,” the smirk behind “What a genius idea.” Somehow, saying the opposite ...

University of Calgary provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. University of Calgary provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. Sarcasm is simple! Yeah, right.