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This is a way of guaging your ability to utilize sarcasm as a debating technique. Simply read the various category descriptions below and rank yourself on the scale.

1. I never use sarcasm and am actually rather frightened by it.

2. I may use sarcasm on rare occasions, but only as a feeble attempt at humor.

3. Sometimes I use sarcasm, but I'm not very good at it.

4. Sarcasm doesn't come naturally to me, but I'm working on it.

5. I can use sarcasm if I want, but it's not really my thing.

6. I rather like using it once in awhile.

7. I'm beginning to develop sarcasm as an alternative art form.

8. Sarcasm is great. I use it to frighten small children!

9. My sarcasm makes grown men pale and strong women faint dead away!

10. Fass.

Funny.

Somewhere between a seven and an eight. And I refuse to stoop to the levels of showing my sarcasm in this thread; it's about as intelligent as people who say "I'm mental, me".

I rate myself 2.5

I try not to use sarcasm because it's quite annoying when people use it wrong and go over the top, but sometimes it just slips out..

Number 6, I think.

I refuse to aid in the undesired glorification of Fass.

5 more or less. :D

I refuse to aid in the unwanted glorification of Fass.

Glorification? I got this as ridiculing, but I approve of your message, either way.

Glorification? I got this as ridiculing...
They're the same thing in General.

This thread sucks.

They're the same thing in General.

I should know that by now...

Glorification? I got this as ridiculing, but I approve of your message, either way.
I read it as accismus adoration, disguised as low level ridicule.

They're the same thing in General.
ROFL! :D

This thread sucks.
maybe you just havn't been around here long enough to get it

I read it as accismus adoration, disguised as low level ridicule.

Well, you're known to read more into things than I. I shall take your word for it.

I read it as accismus adoration, disguised as low level ridicule.
"Accismus?" WTF, over?? :p

This thread sucks.
So do you. So??? :p

"Accismus?" WTF, over?? :p
I read it as, "this thread smells like dung". Over.

"Accismus?" WTF, over?? :p

Feigned refusal, basically. A rhetorical device.

maybe you just havn't been around here long enough to get it
He keeps making comments like that and he's gonna "get it" for sure. :D

Feigned refusal, basically. A rhetorical device.
Wow! See there? Even at my "advanced age" it's never to late to learn something new. :D

Wow! See there? Even at my "advanced age" it's never to late to learn something new. :D

I've never believed in the adage of the old dogs.

maybe you just havn't been around here long enough to get it
No. This is a useless time-waster, writen without the subject's involvement or even mild interest. And that's why it sucks. Big time.

I actually find Fass to possess real wit and has very little need to stoop to sarcasm.

He keeps making comments like that and he's gonna "get it" for sure. :D
How's that, Truss? You going to breathe old man breath on me? Or you gonna go running to yer Mod Momma?

I've never believed in the adage of the old dogs.
That one is sort of a mixed results one. I mean, it's easy enough to teach an old dog to play dead, but just try teaching it to stand when it has arthritis in both back legs.

Oh, you meant Eut.

¬_¬

Well, you're known to read more into things than I.
Not I? Surely you have me confused with...nevermind. You're correct. I wonder why that is, exactly. Could it be that because English was not strictly speaking my first language, that I always attempt to delve deeper into the meanings of words in English than is often necessary? Or perhaps those of you who take things at a more face value simply refuse yourself the chance to intepret reality? Or...oh shit. I'm doing it again.


I shall take your word for it.
I would never condone such a decision.

No. This is a useless time-waster, writen without the subject's involvement or even mild interest. And that's why it sucks. Big time.oh noes the n00b doesn't like the thread ergo it must definately suck, we should all stop posting in it right away cause there's no way the n00b could just ignore the sucky thread:rolleyes:

No. This is a useless time-waster, writen without the subject's involvement or even mild interest. And that's why it sucks. Big time.
Um ... at the risk of being redundant, you remind me of a shop-vac my wife once owned. :D

oh noes the n00b doesn't like the thread ergo it must definately suck, we should all stop posting in it right away cause there's no way the n00b could just ignore the sucky thread:rolleyes:
Way to lay the blame on the n00b.

Only I'm not a n00b. N00b.

How's that, Truss? You going to breathe old man breath on me? Or you gonna go running to yer Mod Momma?
ZOO NOTICE: DO NOT FEED THE TROLL

Um ... at the risk of being redundant, you remind me of a shop-vac my wife once owned. :D
I'll bet it had better suctioning power than she ever did.

Not I? Surely you have me confused with...nevermind. You're correct. I wonder why that is, exactly. Could it be that because English was not strictly speaking my first language, that I always attempt to delve deeper into the meanings of words in English than is often necessary? Or perhaps those of you who take things at a more face value simply refuse yourself the chance to intepret reality? Or...oh shit. I'm doing it again.

English is not my first language, either, so that can't be it. I think it's because you're a better person, or something.

I would never condone such a decision.

Your condoning anything has never been an issue with me.

I actually find Fass to possess real wit and has very little need to stoop to sarcasm.

I fooled you, I guess.

That one is sort of a mixed results one. I mean, it's easy enough to teach an old dog to play dead, but just try teaching it to stand when it has arthritis in both back legs.

Oh, you meant Eut.

¬_¬
[ beats Tribes rather severely about the head and shoulders with a copy of The Public Speaker's Treasure Chest ] :p

oh noes the n00b doesn't like the thread ergo it must definately suck, we should all stop posting in it right away cause there's no way the n00b could just ignore the sucky thread:rolleyes:
With all the rampant puppeteering going on in the world, I never assume someone is a newbie by their post count. And a n00b, to me, is someone who simply doesn't understand, or flaunts, the rules. But perhaps the comment "this thread sucks" was actually a witty comment on Fass's most developed skill, and was actually an addition to the veiled adoration?
*slaps self...STOP IT WOMAN*

Sorry.

Around eight, I'd say.

I'll bet it had better suctioning power than she ever did.
ROFLMAO! If you only knew ... if you only knew. :D

That one is sort of a mixed results one. I mean, it's easy enough to teach an old dog to play dead, but just try teaching it to stand when it has arthritis in both back legs.

Oh, you meant Eut.

¬_¬

Eut broke both of his legs, and I still was able to make him perform. Don't underestimate my power of annoyance.

I actually find Fass to possess real wit and has very little need to stoop to sarcasm.
Kiss a little more ass:)

Come on...Fass isn't afraid of the word sarcasm...it's one of his best traits. Sarcasm used well is an indicator of wit. Sarcasm employed clumsily...well...it isn't. Fass has the former.

*slaps self...STOP IT WOMAN*

Sorry.
[ helps Sinuhue with the slapping ] :D

Eut broke both of his legs, and I still was able to make him perform. Don't underestimate my power of annoyance.
Um ... define "perform."

On second thought ... DON'T! :D

Kiss a little more ass:)

Come on...Fass isn't afraid of the word sarcasm...it's one of his best traits. Sarcasm used well is an indicator of wit. Sarcasm employed clumsily...well...it isn't. Fass has the former.

Shut it, you wench! I do not approve of this any longer.

English is not my first language, either, so that can't be it. I think it's because you're a better person, or something.

Bleh. The saccharine sweetness of that phrase has disrupted my digestion. Excuse me while I vomit.


See, Eut? THAT'S accismus!:D

Um ... define "perform."

On second thought ... DON'T! :D

Oh, you act so coy now...

Now this is a good thred.

Way to lay the blame on the n00b.

Only I'm not a n00b. N00b.
I'm npt blaming you for anything, just pointing out that because you think a thread sucks doesn't mean that other people do and if you don't like it, IGNORE IT! there's plenty of threads here that don't interest me, I don't go around saying that they suck.

And yes you are, you have under a hundred posts an have been here less than a month and i've never seen you before, therfore IMO you're a n00b

Shut it, you wench! I do not approve of this any longer.
See, Eut? More accismus!

Your approval of something has never been an issue with me.

*ducks Fass' flying tackle and runs for the hills*....

Bleh. The saccharine sweetness of that phrase has disrupted my digestion. Excuse me while I vomit.]

It had the desired effect, then. Pre-emption is not just for evil empires any more.

Oh, you act so coy now...
:eek:

Your approval of something has never been an issue with me.

see, Eut? More accismus!
*ducks Fass' flying tackle and runs for the hills*....

This is not accismus, this is being an aper. I know it well.

It had the desired effect, then. Pre-emption is not just for evil empires any more.
Oh never fear. I can fight just as dirty as a USian with a rifle, recruited straight out of highschool, who actually thinks that God is on his side, and believes he is fighting the just fight. Watch your back.

Clearly I rank fairly high on the Fassometer.

Sarcasm is best when people don't recognise it.

See, Eut? More accismus!

Your approval of something has never been an issue with me.

*ducks Fass' flying tackle and runs for the hills*....
[ runs after Sinuhue's hills ] Um ... wait! :D

Fass is witty, like a woman during her special time of the month.

This is not accismus, this is being an aper. I know it well.
You'll notice I edited the placement of that particular comment to better reflect the portion that represents the accismus phrase.

Oh never fear. I can fight just as dirty as a USian with a rifle, recruited straight out of highschool, who actually thinks that God is on his side, and believes he is fighting the just fight. Watch your back.
Just 'cause!
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/9025/smileytroutsmack9bd.gif (http://imageshack.us)

Oh never fear. I can fight just as dirty as a USian with a rifle, recruited straight out of highschool, who actually thinks that God is on his side, and believes he is fighting the just fight. Watch your back.

Why must I watch it? Surprise intrusions are, after all, the best intrusions.

Clearly I rank fairly high on the Fassometer.

Sarcasm is best when people don't recognise it.

Aye, 'tis a clandestine, seedy, shameful affair.

Why must I watch it? Surprise intrusions are, after all, the best intrusions.
That actually made me giggle.

9 atleast!!

I'm npt blaming you for anything, just pointing out that because you think a thread sucks doesn't mean that other people do and if you don't like it, IGNORE IT! there's plenty of threads here that don't interest me, I don't go around saying that they suck.

And yes you are, you have under a hundred posts an have been here less than a month and i've never seen you before, therfore IMO you're a n00b
Defend me, Mommie! :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :D

Aye, 'tis a clandestine, seedy, shameful affair.

Yah ... but any affair that isn't, is not worth my time.

Somewhere between a seven and an eight. And I refuse to stoop to the levels of showing my sarcasm in this thread; it's about as intelligent as people who say "I'm mental, me".
Ooh, subtle sarcasm! The best kind! :p

Sarcasm is an art, not a science. It can't be quantified. Therefore I rate a 7.

You'll notice I edited the placement of that particular comment to better reflect the portion that represents the accismus phrase.

Your esprit de l'escalier was far too little, far too late.

That actually made me giggle.

I was a mere schoolgirl at it, myself.

Yah ... but any affair that isn't, is not worth my time.

Such luck that making your time worthy is a favourite pastime of mine.

Such luck that making your time worthy is a favourite pastime of mine.
Hahahahahahah! Fass, the soul of subtlety! :D

Hahahahahahah! Fass, the soul of subtlety! :D

I'm sorry, but Keruvalia is a just sexy, sexy little bitch.

I'm sorry, but Keruvalia is a just sexy, sexy little bitch.
ROFLMFAO!!!! [ tries to imagine Fass and Keruvalia ... fails! ] LOL!

Between 6 and 7

[ tries to imagine Fass and Keruvalia ... fails! ]

I don't, and that's what matters.

I don't, and that's what matters.
:eek:

8.8

Sarcasm is great.

:eek:

Oh, Keru is receptive, so no need for that mouth of yours.

I heard Fass was a grand poobah. So grand poobahs get their own topic?

Oh, Keru is receptive, so no need for that mouth of yours.
what if he takes out his false teeth? i mean there's no need to reject the poor guy

I heard Fass was a grand poobah. So grand poobahs get their own topic?

What's a poobah? And I'm quite expecting this to be locked or moved to spam, and rightfully so.

what if he takes out his false teeth? i mean there's no need to reject the poor guy

Hmm, that is indeed food for thought. I retract my rejection, with shudders.

what if he takes out his false teeth? i mean there's no need to reject the poor guy
With a "defense" like that, I'm effectively doomed! Heh!
Oh! And, btw ... I still have all my own teeth, thankyouverymuch! :p

The Fassometer? WTF?

The Fassometer? WTF?
ROFLMAO! What? You didn't get the memo?? Tsk! :p

ROFLMAO! What? You didn't get the memo?? Tsk! :p

No, I didn't! I hate when I don't get copies of memos!!!

Perhaps you'd like my TPS report as well?

Perhaps you'd like my TPS report as well?

Is that like TP for your bunghole?

Is that like TP for your bunghole?
ROFLMFAO!!!! OMG! Hahahahaha! :D

The Fassometer? WTF?
tg

So this is a kind of circle jerk. Is this common?

So this is a kind of circle jerk. Is this common?

Not as common as I'd like... And you've still to tell me what a "poobah" is.

So this is a kind of circle jerk. Is this common?
No, but this is ...
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/9025/smileytroutsmack9bd.gif (http://imageshack.us)

Not as common as I'd like...
You were one of those boys who screamed 'chase me, chase me!' when playing tag with your male friends, weren't you.

You were one of those boys who screamed 'chase me, chase me!' when playing tag with your male friends, weren't you.

No. But I'm a big poof, if that's what you're asking.

No. But I'm a big poof, if that's what you're asking.
I was already aware of this Fass.

And lo, the original intent of the post was lost to the four winds, and even the poster couldn't tell you its meaning.

¬_¬

Not as common as I'd like... And you've still to tell me what a "poobah" is.

word detective (http://www.word-detective.com/061202.html#poobah)

amisk, your apparent obsession with this word as well as your asking about General's "poobahs" in more than one thread is bound to become excessively annoying. no we're not a worship conspiracy of any kind, and you aren't required to wear any "iAdore XY" badges so you might as well quit asking for candidates.

6

8.8

Sarcasm is great.

Oh yeah, real great.

word detective (http://www.word-detective.com/061202.html#poobah)

amisk, your apparent obsession with this word as well as your asking about General's "poobahs" in more than one thread is bound to become excessively annoying. no we're not a worship conspiracy of any kind, and you aren't required to wear any "iAdore XY" badges so you might as well quit asking for candidates.

So it's a Mikado reference? I missed it because of the misspelling. Poor excuse, I know.

Glorification? I got this as ridiculing, but I approve of your message, either way.

I wish I had a thread dedicated to me, but noooo not me and my 250 some posts.

Now she has me proxy posting. Sandy says that sarcasm is an artform with fass and that anyone else trying to use it are Fass wannabes. I refuse to fluffle fass for her though.

I refuse to fluffle fass for her though.

Aww, it's the thought that counts. :fluffle:

Aww, it's the thought that counts. :fluffle:

Check your tg in a few minutes and pass it on to Eut if you can.

Check your tg in a few minutes and pass it on to Eut if you can.

Sure thing.

Sure thing.

done. Thanks bro.

Somewhere between/around 7 and 8.

No, I didn't! I hate when I don't get copies of memos!!!

Perhaps you'd like my TPS report as well?
Only if you put the proper cover sheet on it.

(And I wonder how many people are actually getting this. Too damned few, I'll bet.)
:p

Only if you put the proper cover sheet on it.

(And I wonder how many people are actually getting this. Too damned few, I'll bet.)
:p
For those of you who don't know it's from the movie Office Space
:D