I had always been warned that American didn't always get sarcasm
Satirists gain the applause of others through fear, not through love.
My plea is that we stop seeking out the storms and enjoy more fully the sunlight. . . I am asking that we look a little deeper for the good, that we still our voices of insult and sarcasm, that we more generously compliment and endorse virtue and effort.
Brothers are a blessing for one thing. There is no possibility of any young lady getting unreasonably conceited if she be endowed with them.
If you're choking in a restaurant you can just say the magic words, 'Heimlich maneuver,' and all will be well. Trouble is, it's difficult to say 'Heimlich maneuver' when you're choking to death.
When I first started writing, I was living in England and I had that uniquely English sense of sarcasm, which has definitely seemed to have left me. I am a naturalized American and my sensibility has become far more American.
there is a fine line between sarcasm and hostility, you seemed to have crossed it. What's up?
I would like to take you seriously, but to do so would be an affront to your intelligence.
I would like to live in Manchester, England. The transition between Manchester and death would be unnoticeable.
Hey, Carlos," the Professor says when he walks in. "How was REACH?" "It sucked. " "Can you be more specific?" my guardian asks. "It really sucked," I elaborate, sarcasm dripping from every word.
The poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese.
Many consider that Shostakovich is the greatest 20th-century composer. In his 15 symphonies, 15 quartets, and in other works he demonstrated mastery of the largest and most challenging forms with music of great emotional power and technical invention. . . All his works are marked by emotional extremes - tragic intensity, grotesque and bizarre wit, humour, parody, and savage sarcasm.
Sarcasm creates a chasm between yourself and others.
Don't you have class today? (Kyrian) Boy, I'm a backwoods Cajun, I ain't never got no class, cher. (Nick) (He cleared his throat and dropped the thick Cajun accent. ) And no, today's registration. I've got to figure out what I'm taking next semester. (Nick) I have a few things I need you to do today. (Kyrian) And that is different from any other day how? (Nick) Sarcasm, thy name is Nick Gautier. (Kyrian)
don't be angry with the gentleman for thinking, whatever be the cause, for I assure you he makes no common practice of offending in that way.
I grew up in Europe, where the history comes from.
The unexpected has happened so continually in my life that it has ceased to deserve the name.
Most turkeys taste better the day after; my mother's tasted better the day before.
Sarcasm doesn't suit you, Melissa,' Graham growled. 'Really? I've always thought it brings out my eyes.
It's like in most parts of America, where there was industry and there is no longer; there is cynicism mixed with sarcasm and some optimism. That's how my background influenced my comedy.