Is it possible to find Americans that get sarcasm?
815833
I've discovered something about scarcasm. that it is all to do with tone of voice as the face usually does not change if your ear is not used to the persons accent you will not get it. we could probably get an american being scarcastic because we are exposed to so much of their television. but they are not exposed to so much of ours.\n\n\nok americans are dumb
1046371
Yes,  We as Americans should be very concerned about world opinion.  My girlfriend went on a vacation to Australia not long after we met.  She noticed a little hostility from some of the people from other countries that were in their group.  These ultra conservative "cowboy" extremest are giving us a very bad image around the world.  I stumbled across a website for a German band .........  I think it was Ram-stein but I'm not sure.  I was shocked and appalled at all the anti U.S. statements. \n      I once got into a discussion at a bar with a girl from Czechoslovakia she told me that Americans in general were uninformed and often deceived by our media.   We are the most powerful country in the world right now our problems are the worlds problems and visa verse.  We as Americans have a responsibility to know whats going on in the world (not just what FOX news tells us) and act accordingly.
914318
I seem to find by going by this site its everyone who is religious or american.... which doesnt really seem true to my normal life where i know people who are religious where i am not but we get on and they dont preach to me or give me the thumbs down for having a different opinion..... As for the Americans, i think they just dont get the ironic sence of humour on here... looks like i will get loads of thumbs down for having an opinion again.
205015
It should be possible but there is such an air of divisiveness and hostility in this country that it doesn't take much for people to engage in ad hominem attacks. Bear in mind that those who take the low road are essentially signalling that they've lost the debate. If you cannot craft an effective argument in support of your position without resorting to name-calling and personal attacks, you're basically conceding that your argument is weak and unsupportable by facts. \n\nI don't know if you watch the assorted political pundits on television as I sometimes like to do but I'm always far more impressed with the ones who remain calm, cool and collected while stressing the key points of their position on an issue. The ones who become enraged and raise their voices are also the ones who tend to launch into vitriolic attacks, often personal in nature, and my inclination is to tune them out. It amazes me that so-called professional pundits, to say nothing of politicians, haven't mastered such a basic debating concept.\n\nCivility and a sound argument will always trump hyperbole and ad hominem attacks, at least in my book.\n\nExcellent question, btw.
468132
Most people don't mind an occasional sarcastic jest or ironic comment in the course of a conversation. It becomes unbearable if it is heavy-handed, malicious or offensive. Sarcasm is best used with people who you know will not take what you say too seriously. It is risky to use with people you do not know well. Sarcasm is generally wasted on small children, who tend towards literalism, although if they have a parent who is inclined towards sarcasm, they can learn to recognize when mom is just being facetious again. \n\nBy the way, puns are the lowest form of wit. By far.
714061
Because some, not all, think that they actually run the world (see the Project for the New American Century for specifics).  I find most Americans to be wonderful people but some, mostly those in powerful positions, speak to the world in a condescending manner which sadly reflects badly on all Americans.  \nBTW, I am Canadian myself and although I understand your sarcasm vis a vis the tax and policing the world, it really wasn't a very good analogy.  \n\nCheers to Cute Fuzzy Kitty
311908
i agree Americans can be so superior at times!\nNo offence to anyone American!!
228006
It is really hard to tell the tone of people when they are asking questions.. As you see more and more of their postings you can tell when they are joking.. but at first sometimes people take sarcasm or irony for seriousness.
309459
yes I do appreciate sarcasm..sometimes people do not know how to take me.....\nNice lane change....d ick head. \nGreat haircut..did you cut it yourself? \nYou don't look a day over 41 (said to a forty year old)\nNice outfit....I didn't know green and red go together.\nDo you walk and chew gum often?\nAnd exactly HOW did you make it past eighth grade?\n\nI chose my subjects carefully and really am not a mean spirited person...I just appreciate a good saracastic comment even if it is directed at me. I am able to laugh at myself...something more people shoud be able to do.
1110471
Yea! People are funny.What was your question?lol I really would like those points,I work hard to get a few point's,cause I aint to smart,can I have them?
1078895
Sarcasm can hurt and be mean spirited.  Irony isn't hurtful.  Irony often isn't intentional, while sarcssm is intentional.\n\nThese links should help.
1182927
Ok if you really want your answer, but I have to warn you, you prob won't like it because it's not sugarcoated and will offend many, but it's the truth.  First you mock a man who has the hardest job in the world.  Yea he has some things you can poke at but I'll bet money on you not being all that either.  What things can people make fun of you about?  That fact that it's juvenile hasn't even occurred to you, has it?  I'm glad to hear that you’re a conservative that's a plus for you.  As far as his not taking crap, oh I'm sorry you would rather have a president that let this country get walked all over and "take crap".  3000 Americans dead not enough for you?  As far as our respectable nation goes, we respect it, no other country does.  They hate us. (I’m sure that doesn’t go for every country but most do)  Other countries hate us because we are free, because we live better than they do, because we have the nicest house on the block. I could go on but that will take all day.  Most countries are just flat out jealous of us.  The same as a poor person would be jealous of a rich person.  We do act like the worlds police because we are.  Most UN troops, Americans.  We are the ones who stand up to right and wrong (even if it takes 12 years to do so).  If you really lover your country you would respect the office of the president and back who ever sits there.  I didn't like Bill but I only voiced what I thought he did wrong, I didn't make fun of obvious flaws in his character.  Hell I’d slept with Monica too if I had to look at Hillary everyday.  There that's my one pun for him or her depending on what way you look at it.  I'm actually glad you posted your question, it made me think of my own flaws that I might want to change and better myself, thank you.  And as far as him getting voted in twice,,,, Americans are as a whole very stupid,,, and I mean dumb,,, We have our freedom and we mock it.  Most people who vote don't even know what they are voting on, and even if they think they do they don't know what else is on the same issue that they are voting on.  Most Americans don't understand that a bill to fund schools could also have a part of it that funds some senators or counsel member’s pockets.  And it's really sad to say that most Americans think politicians don't lie or will actually do what they say they will.  About 1% might have morals and do what is good for the country and not just for them selves.  Hardly anyone checks out what type of person they are voting for they just vote for the party they consider themselves part of.  Or they vote on what name they recognize.  Or worse still they don't vote.  In my personal opinion Bush is doing what is right and just.  I don't believe he's a totally honest person by any means, but I’d done exactly the same thing as he is doing and defended the country from the cowards that murdered 3000 Americans on 9/11.  And why did they do it, because we don't worship the same God they do. \n\nThis is proof on how stupid Most people are.\n\nWe live in a country where someone who plays a game ex football, basketball, etc.... makes 100 times more than a person who is educating our future generations and will have a great impact on the way kids think.  Where the only way to actually make enough money in the working world to life is to further our education and put ourselves so far in debt doing it that all we end up doing with the extra money is paying it off.  Where we put non-violent offenders away for years and give a man who rapes a child a slap on the wrist!  That pisses me off right there.  The man should die for that.  Where if a male teacher sleeps with his teenage student and gets made out to be the worst person in the world and when a female teacher does she is bipolar and we need to feel sorry for her.  If she's bipolar how the hell did she get a teaching job to begin with?
1106639
Sure.\n\nHe is always good for a laugh.\n\n\nThe Post Turtle\n \nWhile suturing a cut on the hand of a 75-year-old Texas rancher, whose hand was caught in a gate while working cattle, the doctor struck up a conversation with the old man. \n\nEventually, the topic got around to former Texas Governor George W. Bush and his elevation to the White House.\n\nThe old Texan said, "Well, ya know, Bush is a 'post turtle'."\n\nNot being familiar with the term, the doctor asked him what a 'post turtle' was.\n\nThe old rancher said, "When you're driving down a country road and you come across a fence post with a\nturtle balanced on top, that's a post turtle." \n\nThe old man saw a puzzled look on the doctor's face, so he continued to explain, "You know, he didn't get there\nby himself, he doesn't belong there, he doesn't know what to do while he's up there, and you just want to help the dumb s_h_i_t get down!"
463117
www.firehotquotes.com \n\nthey have some there.. && if you just wanna joke around, take a look at the others too.
1109280
haha, i love how you can tell which people on yahoo answers don't have a sense of humor and which ones do on questions like these, cracks me up when people are like "man, you're retarded," it's like "hello, you idiot, it's a joke, clearly they aren't serious"  anyway,  yah that's funny
936464
You're joking?\nDid they really say that?
997122
Just remember that you reep what you soe, and I bet you won't be throwing out anymore insults after that. People like you give the United States of America a bad name. Idiots like you make people think that we're ignorant snobs.