From: Richard S. Holmes (rsholmes_at_MailBox.Syr.Edu)
Date: Thu May 22 2003 - 08:35:50 PDT
"Alan Riddell" <peekee_at_blueyonder.co.uk> writes: > > Oh sure, and you probably expect that all rules mean the opposite of > what > > they say. > > Sarcasm is the lowest form of humour. But then maybe, just maybe you > have managed to break that spell with your brilliantly sarcastic first > rule. However, I fear that others will be unable to match your brilliant > "wit" in using what you have shown to be a formidable tool of > communication. So what to do? I really do believe that others will be > able to learn the mysteries of this quirky piece of language only by > picking apart its previous usage. As such all future rules shall make > comment on the sarcasm in previous rules. > > Alan > > -- > Rule Date: 2003-05-21 22:20:02 GMT > Validity: No problems. Style: Good sarcasm, slightly weak restriction but it's early. +1.5. -- - Rich Holmes Syracuse, NY "We're waist deep in the Big Muddy And the big fool says to push on." -- Pete Seeger -- Rule Date: 2003-05-22 15:36:15 GMT
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