2007-10-22 16:25:57 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Wow. Won't Jerry Seinfeld, Raymond, and Roseanne be surprised to hear about this!
I'm not sure who considers it the lowest form - since it takes a pretty sharp eye and a knack for identifying irony or double standards to pull it off. Your question is a good one - I just wish I had the answer you're looking for. I was just surprised to hear that it was considered "the lowest form of wit".
Good luck to you!
2007-10-22 16:30:50 · answer #1 · answered by CassandraM 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because it has potential to hurt others, and it often (not always) less creative than other humor.
I thought that a pun was the lowest form of wit, just as a bun is the lowest from of wheat.
2007-10-22 23:29:51 · answer #2 · answered by mr_fartson 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I disagree. Sarcasm done RIGHT takes a lot of wit.
2007-10-22 23:29:13 · answer #3 · answered by kelly4u2 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because it consists mainly of mocking what someone else has said or done and doesn't require creative or original thought. Although I think some very funny people are sarcastic.
2007-10-22 23:29:33 · answer #4 · answered by keri gee 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because all you do is repeat what was just said in a snide voice, there is no creativity or wit to it at all.
2007-10-22 23:29:31 · answer #5 · answered by MinaTheDestroyer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because it often sounds insensitive and unsophisticated coming from the mouths of fools.
2007-10-22 23:28:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think because the people to whom you are speaking sarcastically to rarely find it amusing.
2007-10-22 23:41:27 · answer #7 · answered by $0.02 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because its the one that when given most of the time is rude as hell
2007-10-22 23:29:04 · answer #8 · answered by real eyes realize real lies 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because it is frequently mean, and hurts people's feelings.
2007-10-22 23:28:38 · answer #9 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It takes no thought. All you have to do with any situation is say "Boy, THAT was clever."
No originality.
2007-10-23 00:14:05 · answer #10 · answered by catmandu 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋