Alright, own-up... Options

[Iommi]

...who the bloody heck left GMR's cage unlocked?

[Iommi]

That's a laugh, other than unfunny jokes, the only time you stick your head above the parapet is to moan about how crap everything is these days! You're one of the laaaaaaaast people who deserves to sing 'Always Look On the bright Side Of Life!'

You two seem as bad as each other. I suppose the good news is that you are taking Iommi’s comments (or insults) in good spirits. But then again what other choice do you have? I presume sulking or throwing your rattle out does not become you!

No sense, no feelings!

[GMR]

That's a laugh,

Glad it put a smile on your face. At least I've done something right.

other than unfunny jokes, the only time you stick your head above the parapet is to moan about how crap everything is these days! You're one of the laaaast people who deserves to sing 'Always Look On the bright Side Of Life!'

Actually i don't and there is a lot that isn't crap. But these boards would be redundant if we just talked about the positive things in life.... and mister clever clogs what positive post have you ever put up? You are always moaning or criticising somebody else.

No sense, no feelings!

Don't be too hard on yourself.

[Iommi]

Glad it put a smile on your face. At least I've done something right.

Irony is lost on you as well I see.

Actually i don't and there is a lot that isn't crap. But these boards would be redundant if we just talked about the positive things in life.... and mister clever clogs what positive post have you ever put up? You are always moaning or criticising somebody else.

...who is usually moaning a criticising about something or other... immigration out of control, feral youth gone wild, no justice these days, blah, blah, blah...

Don't be too hard on yourself.

I'm my own worst critic. Imagine being me and having to put up with me; it's a nightmare!

[GMR]

Irony is lost on you as well I see.

If that is what you want to read into it and it will help you get over your little embarrassment then go for it. I am always willing to help out a fellow psychiatric reject. Back.... to the institution.

...who is usually moaning a criticising about something or other... immigration out of control, feral youth gone wild, no justice these days, blah, blah, blah...

I've never said immigration is out of control on here.

As for 'feral youth gone wild or no justice...' Don't be silly, we live in a prefect run controlled police state.

I'm my own worst critic. Imagine being me and having to put up with me!

Yes, I understand your dilemma.

[Iommi]

If that is what you want to read into it and it will help you get over your little embarrassment then go for it.

Er...as I wrote it, I'd say I was best qualified to say what I meant... extra homework for you this weekend me lad.

I've never said immigration is out of control on here.

Whether you have or haven't, if you read the statement that I replied to, you would see that it need not apply to you.

As for 'feral youth gone wild or no justice...' Don't be silly, we live in a prefect run controlled police state.

There you go again! See... I actually recognise and understand irony!

[GMR]

Er...as I wrote it, I'd say I was best qualified to say what I meant... extra homework for you this weekend me lad.

Thank you daddy, can you give me a clue what sort? I also don't want to die of boredom waiting either.

[Iommi]

Thank you daddy, can you give me a clue what sort? I also don't want to die of boredom waiting either.

Explain what irony is.

[GMR]

Explain what irony is.

For you, as you have trouble working things out yourself, I've put it in full; thanks to Wikipedia. Don't thank me, just send me a cheque for a nominated charity.

[i][b]Irony (from the Ancient Greek εἰρωνεία eirōneía, meaning dissimulation or feigned ignorance)^[1] is a rhetorical device, literary technique, or situation in which there is a sharp incongruity or discordance that goes beyond the simple and evident meaning of words or actions. Very often this discordance is created as a means of communication (as in art or rhetoric), and even when it is not created directly, the act of drawing attention to such a discordance in reality may serve a communicative function of sharpening or highlighting certain features of reality.

Verbal and situational irony are often used for emphasis in the assertion of a truth. The ironic form of simile, used in sarcasm, and some forms of litotes emphasize one's meaning by the deliberate use of language which states the opposite of the truth — or drastically and obviously understates a factual connection.

In fictional dramatic irony, the author causes a character (acting as the author's mouthpiece) to speak or act in a way contrary to the truth. This technique highlights the literal facts by portraying a fictional person who is strikingly ignorant of them.

In certain kinds of situational or historical irony, a factual truth is highlighted by some person's complete ignorance of it or his belief in the opposite of it. However, this state of affairs does not occur by human design. In some religious contexts, such situations have been seen as the deliberate work of Divine Providence to emphasize facts and to taunt humans for not being aware of them — when they could easily have been enlightened (this is similar to human use of irony). Such ironies are often more evident, or more striking, when viewed retrospectively in the light of later developments which make the truth of past situations obvious to all.

Much irony involves commentary that heightens tension in the life situation of someone who needs to learn an easily known fact but somehow fails to learn it.

[/b][/i]I bet you are glad you started this thread; I've kept you off the streets, entertained and near enough insane. Now that is true love.