i·ro·ny1
[ahy-ruh-nee, ahy-er-] –noun, plural -nies.
1. the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend.
2. Literature .
a. a technique of indicating, as through character or plot development, an intention or attitude opposite to that which is actually or ostensibly stated.
b.(esp. in contemporary writing) a manner of organizing a work so as to give full expression to contradictory or complementary impulses, attitudes, etc., esp. as a means of indicating detachment from a subject, theme, or emotion.
3. Socratic irony.
4. dramatic irony.
5. an outcome of events contrary to what was, or might have been, expected.
6. the incongruity of this.
7. an objectively sardonic style of speech or writing.
8. an objectively or humorously sardonic utterance, disposition, quality, etc.
It’s ironic because he posted a status about being mature, then acts immature in the comments, and is obviously immature. I can see where you could see that as being hypocritical, but I think it could be considered ironic too.
going against one’s word doesn’t make the situation ironic, it makes it hypocritical and nothing else. well, actually, it also makes the speaker a liar.
imagine being at a stoplight behind a car in a left-turn only lane. when the light changes, you move forward expecting the car in front of you to make a left. instead of following the law, the douche bag makes a right!!!*** even though the driver went against what was expected, it doesn’t make the situation ironic.
actually, it … … … it doesn’t. since the speaker had COMPLETE control over the situation, but still chose to go against his statement anyway, it’s considered hypocrisy.
if (on the other hand) christopher made it an ACTIVE point to behave maturely, only to have that very effort cause him to become immature; THAT would be irony. in this case, there WAS no active effort. this dude just straight up lied, thus hypocrisy.
I see irony is alive and well.
Irony: The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning
Hypocrite: a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings
Just saying….
Irony is much wider term than that. Your definition would fit better to sarcasm
i·ro·ny1
[ahy-ruh-nee, ahy-er-] –noun, plural -nies.
1. the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend.
2. Literature .
a. a technique of indicating, as through character or plot development, an intention or attitude opposite to that which is actually or ostensibly stated.
b.(esp. in contemporary writing) a manner of organizing a work so as to give full expression to contradictory or complementary impulses, attitudes, etc., esp. as a means of indicating detachment from a subject, theme, or emotion.
3. Socratic irony.
4. dramatic irony.
5. an outcome of events contrary to what was, or might have been, expected.
6. the incongruity of this.
7. an objectively sardonic style of speech or writing.
8. an objectively or humorously sardonic utterance, disposition, quality, etc.
is this to your liking?
What he meant was it is an ironic situation, something you aren’t familiar with I can see..
See comment below. Doesn’t look ironic to me. Looks like a hypocrite.
Like people who complain about complainers.
Or Alcoholics who make snide remarks about people on drugs.
Wow, you sure know the semantics pertaining to the word “irony”.
Not.
“an outcome of events contrary to what was, or might have been, expected. “
And someone posting about other needing to grow up on Facebook is expected to be proper, orderly, and grown up…
riiiiiiight.
Have a great day.
My friend told me that I just don’t understand irony.
Which was ironic, because I was at the bus stop at the time!
bahahaha!!!! you’re awesome.
It’s ironic because he posted a status about being mature, then acts immature in the comments, and is obviously immature. I can see where you could see that as being hypocritical, but I think it could be considered ironic too.
going against one’s word doesn’t make the situation ironic, it makes it hypocritical and nothing else. well, actually, it also makes the speaker a liar.
imagine being at a stoplight behind a car in a left-turn only lane. when the light changes, you move forward expecting the car in front of you to make a left. instead of following the law, the douche bag makes a right!!!*** even though the driver went against what was expected, it doesn’t make the situation ironic.
***totally should’ve t-boned the bastard.
Theoretically, yes. Hence why my argument stands. Now, feel free to go experience death.
Wow you get so defensive when people don’t agree with you.
Although, truthfully, we are all currently experiencing the path that leads to ultimate demise, and therefor experiencing death.
actually, it … … … it doesn’t. since the speaker had COMPLETE control over the situation, but still chose to go against his statement anyway, it’s considered hypocrisy.
if (on the other hand) christopher made it an ACTIVE point to behave maturely, only to have that very effort cause him to become immature; THAT would be irony. in this case, there WAS no active effort. this dude just straight up lied, thus hypocrisy.
THIS sounds right.
[citation needed]
Thanks.
Is that what kids call it these days?
^Win
Win, I was just thinking along a similar line.
Not really a fail. They’re being cheeky.
Nice to know immaturity and public disruptiveness is alive and well
That can’t be as fun as playing hide-and-seek at Wal-mart…
Hypocrite.
dammit, I just lost the game…
Dammit…
lol i was thinking of that too
Aargh! So did I!
On all the places I expect to lose the game, this is one of the least.
Can we climb on top of pick up trucks?
Yes, but there are no seat belts and I drive pretty fast.
I’m still a better driver than Toonses, though.