Re: Round 209:Rule 2 -- VALID, +1.5

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

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Rule Date: 2003-05-22 15:36:15 GMT


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