“Sarcasm Only”: 50 Hilariously Unhinged Memes That May Tickle Your Funny Bone (New Pics)
If you have ever watched a sitcom called Friends, you should be well aware of a character named Chandler Bing, who is crowned to be a king of sarcasm. By being not only sarcastic but brutally honest as well, he has gained the audience’s love and appreciation. However, this post is not going to be about his witty humor, but more about sarcasm itself.
Usually, sarcasm comes with a spice of honesty, and most of the time it can be too harsh. The way sarcasm is delivered on popular shows on TV seems harmless and funny, though in real life, it is not advised to use such a form of communication as much due to potentially hurting the other party. But on the internet, everything goes. Therefore, we would like to reintroduce you to an Instagram account called @sarcasm_only that shares the most relatable and the funniest sarcasm content on the internet.
Nowadays, collecting over 16M subscribers, this account just keeps on giving, so if you feel like discovering more of their humor on Bored Panda, see our previous posts here and here.
To learn more about sarcasm, its benefits and drawbacks, Bored Panda has reached out to Anthony Smith, a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts, and Sarah Swenson, a licensed mental health counselor. To learn what they had to say on this topic, read down below.
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In the beginning of this post, we mentioned that sarcasm can be hurtful; however, Anthony affirms that this clever style of humor is neither good, nor bad due to its complexities. He shared: “To begin, I think it's important to consider what Blasko et al. (2021) are quick to note: "Sarcasm is widely used, but its complexities are not well understood. Sarcastic utterances can have multiple nuanced meanings depending on individual differences of the speaker, listener, and the sociocultural context."
Anthony also noted that even though there are no classes on how to learn sarcasm, people who have gained this skill didn’t voluntarily decide to achieve it. He wrote: “It's part of a communication style they, for one reason or another, evolve, whether as a defense, in the more caustic situations (elaborated on below), or a clever style of humor if the person is so cognitively inclined. There are no classes on how to be effectively sarcastic (sorry if that sounded a bit sarcastic, haha, but you see my point - and an effective use of 'everyday' sarcasm, to drive a point home). Now, imagine if we were talking on the phone and I said, 'There are no classes in being effectively sarcastic' in my normal talking manner and chuckled, versus if I struck a tone as I said it, trying to come across as clever, but implying you're asking a dumb question. This is the nuance of constructive, versus hurtful/defensive/caustic, sarcasm.”
Sarcasm is not a new-age thing, and due to its direct translation from the Greek "sarkazein," it touches more of the negative side rather than the positive. Anthony wrote: “the root of the word sarcasm, from the Greek 'sarkazein,' as noted in my Psychology Today article: 'To tear at flesh like a dog.' This was globalized (see Webster's etc. for further citations if needed) to include 'biting one's lips in rage' and eventually an attitude of sneering commentary. Clearly, it implies a generally destructive matter. The only constructive benefit, in my mind, of sarcasm, is sarcastic humor, when it is playful banter or seasons a discussion.”
He continued: “Consider someone taking advantage of a moment for silliness/playfulness, like a couple with a newborn where the mother changes the outfit of the baby in short order and the father, having the left the room for a moment, comes back in and comments on the rapidity of the action with, 'You changed her outfit that fast!?' and the mother replies, 'Nope, we just have a prodigious child.' Both chuckle and go about their day. It might also be a constructive way for a comedian (Bill Burr being the best example, in my mind), whose job is essentially to deliver levity amidst the negative aspects of life, to find humor in troubling current events, thus taking the edge from the toxicity we're barraged with. Perhaps they make light of a certain politician's scandalous modus operandi and their latest cover-up, quipping, 'No one ever saw that coming, huh?' and go on to cultivate a sarcasm-driven, fictional scenario about what excuse the politician will come up with this time.”
If they had any idea the things I don't say I'd probably have been banished a long time ago
In terms of other relationships, maybe less close ones, sarcasm can easily be taken as an insult. Anthony continued sharing his thoughts on the topic: “barring humor, a penchant for sarcasm generally creates inter-relational difficulty, as those so versed create scenarios where others, especially if they don't know the person well, can't tell if they're joking or making a devaluing statement. A host, noticing a bit late that someone did not have any coffee yet, innocently checks in with, 'Would you like some coffee, too?' and the sarcasm-prone person replies, 'Oh, thanks. I thought I had a sign on me that said 'I hate coffee' or something...' this could be humor, or it could be irritation attempting to be hidden behind a veil of humor, depending on the relationship. Such comments used unendingly as a general interactive style likely indicate a rather defensive person who struggles to effectively communicate conflicts they may have. It's likely a person with negative self-evaluation in comparison to others, or key particular people, at least, who uses such quips as put-downs to devalue the party they're feeling defensive towards, and elevate their own status. Perhaps the person being offered coffee is jealous of the host, and transcends the jealousy by devaluing the person, creating a scenario in their mind where they are superior, i.e., 'What an awful host. They should just leave the coffee as self-serve, like I do when I have a gathering. It's easier for everybody, and nobody would have to wait like I had to. How rude.'"
Since it is difficult to understand whether the sarcasm was just a joke or an actual expression of irritation, people who use a lot of it in their communication can feel more disconnected than the others who don't use it. Being genuine and more vulnerable does not include sarcasm, and these are the qualities that connect us as people more deeply. This is what Sarah Swenson had to say on that: “The one thing I would add is that there may well be times when sarcasm is effective. However, the intimate relationship is not one of them because that is a place where sincerity and vulnerability are paramount. Sarcasm seldom helps a couple feel closer. In fact, it can become an invisible agent that pulls them apart.”
“All of this said, problematically sarcastic people will bring their deconstructive communication style to therapy, and an effective therapist will work with this. For example, someone comes to therapy because they are depressed, and it is discovered it has a lot to do with feeling isolated/not finding a life partner. As the therapist gets to know the patient, it will become clear they have a baseline sarcastic lens/tendency towards people in their life/life events. This will eventually be leveled at the therapist, as therapy is a microcosm of the person's bigger world, giving an opportunity to open the door to exploring this communication style and how it may be a root of their relationship discontent. The therapist can point out how certain sarcastic comments make them feel, like they're sometimes confused if the patient is trying to be funny or express irritation, and wonder if anyone else has commented similarly, and bring about realization that more effective communication can be helpful,” shared Anthony.
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Anthony added: “Socially, people on the receiving end of sarcasm can do similarly. Pointing out to the pervasively sarcastic person that they can't help but feel confused - is the person joking, or are they trying to communicate something else? 'Hey, so-and-so, I wanted to check in with you... I know you tend to have a sarcastic sense of humor, but sometimes I get the sense that there's more to it when you make XYZ sarcastic comments. I really value our friendship (etc.), and don't want there to be some rift. I don't think you'd do anything to intentionally hurt me, but I can't help but feel X when you make comments like (have a few examples ready).' Results will be on a spectrum - some people may be taken aback and not realize their interactive style can be biting to some, and, if they value your relationship, will talk it out and make efforts to not make such comments. Others, who liberally use sarcasm as a primary defense of sorts to devalue people around them in order to boost their esteem, can turn it around and say, 'Aw, I'm just messing with you. What? You can't take it?' thus elevating themselves in their mind that you're soft, and they're tougher, and therefore superior. Outside effective psychotherapy, such people aren't likely to let go of this defense, as it is the only armor they have in which to face the world, as illustrated with the example of my acquaintance I reference in my Psychology Today post. If you want a continued relationship with such a person, it may come down to choosing radical acceptance via empathy and that, in the end, the person isn't against them; rather, they're very fragile and trying to protect themselves, and might need to be encountered in small doses, or, if it is too overshadowing, decide to discontinue the contact.”
So, pandas, let us know what you think about this topic and whether you use sarcasm in your daily communications.
And the whole day ? Who has time or energy to do anything after a day of work really ?
This. If someone asks how I am I will say I'm doing well even if I am actively having a mental breakdown or anxiety attack.
I want to be a successful trophy wife that independently does nothing all day!
OMG... I have a full collection of these. I stopped partying at 24 because of that, and only used to get drunk in every company dinner (every!) until 2015. I am self-employed from that year... 7 years sober.
Is it me, or does the child in the picture look like the kid in Ice Age?
Sorry but I love android I grew up with it and don’t like apple, so android/Samsung loving pandas unite!
an android charger, and by that, you mean a sensible C-type charger that charges half of my house, including the cat and myself?
I do not understand the android hate. It does the same thing as an iphone, except it's cheaper and has a bigger screen
without as many glitches and you can accidentally sit on it and it doesn't snap in half
Load More Replies...Yea no. Apple elitism is lame. Go with the phone that suits you. Also, it's a "USB C charger" and works with every other GD modern device on the planet EXCEPT Apple.
And only the phones. Like seriously, ipad, macs and every other goddamn phone on earth uses usb-c, WHY NOT THE IPHONE?!?!! Google pixel here btw
Load More Replies...You must live in a wealthy country. Most people in my country have android. people look at you like that if you ask for iphone. And then ask whether you're rich, or go "oooo someone's rich"
I stand very firm on the right to repair, which Apple has demonstrated time and time again that they are against. They're the enemy of the power user, who genuinely wants to own and control his/her device. And even worse, so many other tech companies are starting to follow their business model. It's disgusting. There's so few options on the market for people who actually want to do s**t on their phone other than Instagram. Laptops are starting to go the same way, too. Disgusting. I'll stand with android for as long they don't f*****g need me to outsource my goddamn phone to their mother ship just to fix a broken power button. And that will always be true, because Android is not one monolithic entity full of proprietary locked up garbage. Competition encourages innovation. And as long as a dozen companies keep making android phones, then we'll have good ones.
I give this 100 virtual upvotes since in reality I can give but 1 upvotes. Down with ITyrrany!
Load More Replies...Drives me nuts. Had a parent at our Middle School frantically looking for her daughter's... I-PHONE. No way I'm giving my preteen kid a $1000 phone...no way in hell!
I work on electronics and we make fun of people thinking iPhones are high tech gadgets. On the other hand, apple is great keeping compatibility between their own devices. There's a saying that goes: iphone for artists, androids for nerds. Proud tech nerd here.
I'm lucky! I have a Samsung phone, but it uses the same kind of charger as our school laptops. Since everyone has one of those, I just ask to borrow that instead of a phone charger.
Mostly an US thing. The majority of the world prefers Android, since it's got way more variety, prise range, etc. It's affordable and reliable, Americans just buy a lot of Apple since it's their brand and they're trained to show off and with what.
That one person: "anyone got an iphone charger?". Literally everyone else: "does it take usbc?"
Apple should have a tagline 'bringing people together. All the iPhone users in my office do this. 'Do you have an iPhone charger?' Even asking strangers. The only important thing in their lives is charging the phone. If someone forgets to bring theirs and can't find any other, the whole day they remain worried that the phone will die before they reach home.
Apple is the Starbucks of phones. Overpriced, upity, and your just supposed to like it.
Don't worry, apple are being forced to use usbc on the iphone 15...
That's usually my face if someone asks me if I have an iPhone charger. Lol android/Samsung is way better.
So many broke people who only buy IPhones, just screwing themselves over. I've never paid more than $110 on a phone and my last phone lasted 5 years. And I don't have to use any other products from the same company to use basic functions, like uploading music.
This is a suited meme caption, relative to this meme "I never saw an iPhone save a universe!!" #Android17 #Android18
I grew up knowing that an Apple was a piece of fruit that you ate. and android was a fictional futuristic robot and Samsung was something that Sam did when he got drunk enough,
Anyone remember walking into a computer game store in the early 90s and the entire store was Microsoft compatible games and software then one tiny little section was Apple games. That is why I still hate Apple. Apple Blows..
Lol, those in the Apple Cult® don't realize that Android literally has released every feature like 2 years before Apple has, yet when Apple releases it, they act like it's some revolutionary thing and they eat it up. Also Android doesn't nanny you. They let you do whatever you want with your own device, rather than assuming you're too stupid to be trusted with it. They also don't force you to buy special hardware from them and only them, just to make you spend more money.
It is because they caled Android charger is when it is actually a USB C.
Ain't nobody ever uttered the phrase "android charger", iphone people are trippin
Lol, I always said and still stand by it... Apple is for people that have no grasp of logic, Samsung androids is something just about anybody with half a functioning brain can understand 😁 So when on my phone, I can use the other half of my brain to play a game or something 😅
Really?? I would never spend £100 plus quid on a Phone, I wouldn't bother with Samsung or Apple both highly overrated and super over costly
I thought the same. But I finally had to retire my cheapo Motorola smartphones. They just don't have the processing power I need for work. I claimed I would never pay over $200 but I finally snapped and dropped $650. I love it. Busy comments sectional no long drag and lock up!
Load More Replies...Also known as an up to date charger for mostly anything! (just not istuff because they did that to themselves) USB-C ftw!
I imagine all my friends who work at Apple looking just like this if I asked them. Pretty much everyone I know has drunk the Apple kool-aid here in SF. Why I am happy and they are all miserable! I can drop my phone down a flight of stairs and it still works, into the ocean, etc.. bombproof samsung.
Doesn't matter. They all about to be the same because EU forcing apple and then apple will just say they Invented USB-C lmao
Doesn't matter. They about to be all the same except apple will say they invented USB-C lmao
I read that thinking they meant as opposed to a C charger which I guess just shows how little I even think of Apple phones lol
Whoa ho ho ho ho now. Come on off that high horse and try some of this here freedom brought to you in part by samsung #teamtmobileG1 Sent via galaxy fold 3 😁
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Bp, a funny tweet is NOT a meme! Also, not one of these was about sarcasm. A fitting title would have been “random memes” or “funny memes” if you want to hook people
This is not sarcasm, this was compiled by someone who does not understand sarcasm, probably American
Bp, a funny tweet is NOT a meme! Also, not one of these was about sarcasm. A fitting title would have been “random memes” or “funny memes” if you want to hook people
This is not sarcasm, this was compiled by someone who does not understand sarcasm, probably American