Why are Americans so clever and comprehend irony so well?

Answer 1

Are you using the definition of it that explains it as sarcasm in the literal sense?-or the definition that explains it as an action or event that is unexpected? Isn't irony ironic? Because if it's the first then you're trying to be a smug a s shole by asking a question where, by not knowing the answer, we have proven your point. If it's the second, you are most likely making a political statement against the U.S., which is overplayed to the point of being a compliment. There is a reason everyone hates the Yankees- and there is nothing ironic about that... b i t c h.

Answer 2

If this isn't a trick question designed to evoke a negative...but confirmatory response...I believe America is founded on Irony. Paradox is built into the mixture..and we seem to represent every culture and ideology. We generate it...we evoke it...we become ironic by definition. Our humor often stems from a sense of irony. We also seem to display a significant populace of the very literal minded...that becomes the antithesis to irony...but I love the irony within the statement.

Answer 3

Are you joking? I think this is an ironic question... and you already caught one person who is not that clever and does not get irony sooo well :))) Good for you!

Answer 4

Experience.

Answer 5

Why isn't there a restriction here on Answers that make a person stay in what ever country they are instead instead of allowing foreign people to post in the American forum.

Answer 6

We see the rest of the world,we're smart that way!

Answer 7

We've too much leisure time on our hands.

Answer 8

I presume you're being ironic?

Answer 9

You're being ironic, right?

Answer 10

HAHAHAHAHA