Are people who don't understand sarcasm less intelligent than the rest of us?

Question

I personally have a low tolerance for ignorance and have noticed that a huge majority of people who dont understand sarcasm are simply stupid... <--- this statement is not sarcastic...lol

Answer 1

I believe that people who don't get sarcasm don't have a sense of humor it has nothing to do with intelligence.

Answer 2

Not really.

Actually there are several disorders that make it difficult for people to process sarcasm, body language, etc.

One is Asperger Syndrome.

I'm not right now sure of the others, but I am certain they exist. These are people who are intelligent, and can even be at Genius Level in certain areas, but they just don't process the subtle social cues.

Answer 3

I don't know if they're less intelligent...they just don't share the same sense of humor.
My sarcasm tends to be a bit abrasive and in my travels, I've found that many people don't like that.

It's just the same as one person liking potty humor and the next person doesn't think it's so great....different strokes for different folks. I would argue, however, that adults who love potty humor are WAY less intelligent than the rest of us.
:-)

Answer 4

put it this way
eeeeveryone who cant understand sarcasm is a genius
lol

Answer 5

sarcasm must be a higher level of thought, lol

Answer 6

Perhaps they are just not use to rude people.
If a person always has to use sarcasm to make a point---what does that say about the person using it?

Answer 7

I feel exactly the same way. Thank God there are other cool people like me out in the world. I was beginning to get worried. ;)

Answer 8

That just depends on the person. I don't think intelligence is a factor.