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A Boring Dystopia

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[–] n3m37h@lemmy.world 46 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But if we don't let them do this then the super yacht companies will go bankrupt and it will destroy the economy!

[–] FlaminGoku@reddthat.com 13 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Gotta say it. This line of humor is a problem.

It keeps people from doing more than "heh heh, yeah this sucks".

[–] Starglasses@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 1 year ago

Agreed. It derails the flow of topic away from discussion.

[–] n3m37h@lemmy.world -5 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] FlaminGoku@reddthat.com 10 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Totally understand satire.

This is defeatist humor which weakens the stance of the subject.

[–] n3m37h@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I seriously don't think you do, here is a definition.

the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

[–] FlaminGoku@reddthat.com 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Continuous use of irony eventually makes the person communicate the idea unironically. Be careful with how often you are spouting this before you start believing it.

[–] n3m37h@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Please explain Steven Colbert then...

This sentiment is a load of BS and you know it