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The Big Book of Irony
The Big Book of Irony | Jon Winokur
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Jon Winokur defines and classifies irony and contrasts it with coincidence and cynicism, and other oft-confused concepts that many think are ironic. He looks at the different forms irony can take, from an irony deficiency to visual irony to an understatement, using photographs and relate-able examples from pop culture. * "Irony in Action" looks at irony in language, both verbal and visual, while "Bastions of Irony" and "Masters of Irony" look at institutions and individuals steeped in irony, though not always intentionally. PLUS: * The Annals of Irony looks at irony, and its lack thereof, throughout history. A delight for anyone with a smart, dark sense of humor.
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LibraryCin
The Big Book of Irony | Jon Winokur
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I still don‘t understand. It still sounds like sarcasm to me. Examples didn‘t help. A few examples were amusing, but still didn‘t help. It started with explanations of the different types of irony, then a history of irony. There were various examples of authors using irony, irony in pop culture. At least it was fast to read. I liked that there were a number of Canadian examples. But I still don‘t “get” it. I‘m probably more confused than ever.

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MrBook
The Big Book of Irony | Jon Winokur
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This can't be real, but if it is... 🙈😆👏🏻! #LitsyHumor

TrishB 😂😂 6y
julesG 😂😂😂 6y
Avanders Love it. *Hope* it's real! 😁 6y
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Cinfhen Hilarious 6y
erzascarletbookgasm 🤦‍♀️ 6y
hermyknee 😂 6y
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Readergrrl
The Big Book of Irony | Jon Winokur
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How ironic!! I just mailed my #LMPBC #Round3 book to @DarcysMom and received mine in the mail from @Lovesbooks87 on the VERY SAME DAY! Excited to jump in!

Lovesbooks87 Yay! It was really good! Hope you enjoy it! 6y
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MrBook
The Big Book of Irony | Jon Winokur
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Hmmm, this could qualify as an irony. 😆 #LitsyHumor

No_One 😂😂 7y
Tamra 😂😂😂😂 7y
Tamra Still laughing!! I love it! 7y
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MaleficentBookDragon 🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏 7y
rwmg 😁 7y
ReadingRover 😂🤣😂 7y
OwenBanner 😂 so good 7y
julesG 😂😂😂 7y
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dariazeoli
The Big Book of Irony | Jon Winokur
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I know, I know. Nothing about the song "Ironic" is #ironic. But I have a deep, abiding affection for its writer and performer. Alanis Morrisette is one of my favorite artists ever. I've always felt like I'd love to be her friend l but wouldn't be smart enough to have conversations with her.

Her podcast just started back up after a year's hiatus after the birth of her daughter. ❤️

#augustgrrrl

Cinfhen That's cool that she has a podcast & a baby! This song 🙌🏻💕😆 7y
Avanders Plus it's a super fun song to sing along to, accurate or not 😉 7y
dariazeoli @Cinfhen She's got two kids! Can you believe it 😉I ❤️this song! 7y
dariazeoli @Avanders YES! I still daydream about sticking myself out the car window like she does in the video 😁 7y
Cinfhen Wow! She's probably an awesome mom 💜 7y
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