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In an episode of "The Simpsons," Professor Frink, left, demonstrates his latest creation: a sarcasm detector. ©2003 THE SIMPSONS and TTCFFC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FOX In an episode of “The Simpsons,” mad ...

“Wow, you worked soooo hard on microwaving my dinner, Mom,” my 11-year-old said as I slid his mac and cheese across the table toward him. It might’ve been a compliment, except for the abundance of ...

Sarcasm is weird, but we use it all the time. One second it’s hilarious, the next it’s harsh. It’s the eye-roll in your “Great job,” the smirk behind “What a genius idea.” Somehow, saying the opposite ...

Sarcasm is a form of communication intended to convey the opposite of what is literally said. It is most often used to criticize someone, e.g., stating, “You’re really good at this!” to a friend who ...

During heated discussions, how you say something often matters more than what you say. Research shows vocal tone carries ...

Sarcasm is simple! Yeah, right. Although sarcasm is widespread, found across languages and in the various ways we communicate, it is not simple. For most children, learning to understand sarcasm is ...