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12 Reasons Why Being Sarcastic Is Both A Blessing And A Curse

​Sarcasm: the "harsh or bitter derision or irony.

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12 Reasons Why Being Sarcastic Is Both A Blessing And A Curse
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I cannot count the times I have heard that being sarcastic is mean, degrading or just utterly rude, but who doesn't love a person who speaks mindless sarcasm. I get this "gift" from my wonderful father who taught me that I should make fun of myself and yes, other people as long as they laughed along.

This gift is not just a blessing but is also a curse and here are the reasons why:

1. When you first meet someone and you aren't sure how sarcastic you can be with them.

There's always this awkward stage of: "Can I say this? I want to say this. This comeback is so tempting."

2. Trying to explain to people that most of what you say is sarcastic.

Is it really an insult if it's sarcastic?

3. "No, really, you shouldn't be offended by any of this. I don't mean it!"

Actually, now that I think of it, if anything my sarcasm is a compliment. You're welcome.

4. Then when you actually say something serious and everyone laughs.

No, wait, that one was NOT sarcastic.

5. Inevitably your sarcasm is going to get you into an awkward situation.

Oops, some situations just don't call for this much sass.

6. You're going to have that one nice friend who rolls her eyes and tells you to be nice to people.

They're well meaning, but they just don't understand. Sarcasm is how we show our love.

7. But then there's that other friend who is just as sarcastic as you are.

Sometimes other people can barely stand to be around the two of you, but whatever you understand how wonderful you both are.

8. Sarcasm has basically become your response to everything.

Literally everything. There is absolutely nothing we don't have a sarcastic comment for....N.O.T.H.I.N.G.

9. There are people that just don't get it.

Sarcasm? What?

10.There are people who just can't handle it.

We can't be friends with these people.

11. Sarcasm makes it easy for you to be 100 percent done.

Wow, I just LOVE this. And you, I just LOVE you.

12. But in the end, you understand that your sarcasm is a way of life, in fact, its practically an art form.




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