Some people use sarcasm jokingly. But funnily enough, we tend not to find it witty when we're on the receiving end.

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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 ...

Of the many forms of humor, from physical comedy to punning, a good joke can certainly lighten the mood. You might poke fun at your romantic partner about a silly mistake, and both of you have a good ...

There’s an issue with electronic communication, and we don’t mean when Facebook or Twitter’s servers go down. Whether you’re texting, instant messaging, or sending an email, you can’t embed certain ...

Of the many forms of humor, from physical comedy to punning, a good joke can certainly lighten the mood. You might poke fun at your romantic partner about a silly mistake, and both of you have a good ...

Whether it's political, economic, or social turmoil, the modern world can be hard to cope with. We need every tool that can help us—and humor should not be underestimated. A good joke can make even ...