Irony

This is a follow up to my last post. The only thing I like better than a good oxymoron are occurrences of irony. What kills me though, is when people use the concept of irony interchangeably with something they feel is coincidental or providential. Argh! I usually do not argue with such a person. If they are carelessly misusing the word, then I am sure they are not interested in an English lesson. I have tried explaining though, honestly I have. In the past, I have advocated for proper use of numerous words…all I am greeted with is a blank stare. So, waste of breath, in my opinion.

The definition of irony, according to the Dictionary, is as follows:

1. humor based on opposites: humor based on using words to suggest the opposite of their literal meaning

2. something humorous based on contradiction: something said or written that uses humor based on words suggesting the opposite of their literal meaning (Sounds like an oxymoron, eh?)

3. incongruity: incongruity between what actually happens and what might be expected to happen, especially when this disparity seems absurd or laughable

4. incongruous thing: something that happens that is incongruous with what might be expected to happen, especially when this seems absurd or laughable

Here are some really funny pictures.