Cocksucker is an American word I’d first heard back in 1964 when a WW2 US Military copper used the term to explain why it’d be foolish for me to expect America to ever help me, because it was the very first time that I’d ever heard that word, I’d very slowly asked him, what, they, sucked, cock?
He quickly replied no, then corrected himself and said some do, then specifically qualified his use of that bad word, when referring to America was that they were, at heart, servile, so much so that most would believe whatever they were being told, even if they knew they were being lied to…
Sick sarcasm, sad joke, or just an obsessively cynical accurate critique?
What is the difference between a joke and sarcasm?
Core Differences
| Feature |
|---|
| Joke | Sarcasm | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Intent | To create humor, happiness, or relaxation. | To mock, ridicule, or express irritation/anger. |
| Structure | Often follows a set narrative (setup and punchline). | Usually a reactive remark that says the opposite of what is meant. |
| Target | Can be about a situation, a fictional character, or oneself. | Almost always directed at a person, idea, or behavior. |
| Nature | Typically inclusive (“laughing with” others). | Often exclusionary or biting (“laughing at” others). |
| Tone | Playful, lighthearted, or observational. | Hostile, caustic, or insincere. |
Key Characteristics
- A Joke is a display of humor that uses words within a specific structure to make people laugh. It can involve wordplay, puns, or storytelling. A joke does not require a victim to be effective.
- Sarcasm is a “verbal hammer” often used as a defense mechanism or a way to deliver an indirect insult. It relies heavily on intonation and context to signal that the speaker means the literal opposite of what they are saying.
- The Overlap: Sarcasm can be a component of a joke or a “type” of humor, but it is distinguished by its sharp, often hurtful edge. For example, saying “Great job!” after someone drops a plate is sarcasm; telling a story about a clumsy waiter is a joke.
- Sarcasm: ‘Make America great again’…
- Joke: ‘Cat ate my grand masterplan’…
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