Big Bang Theory

those fabulous furless geek brothers (rendered unimportant by recent events)

July 26, 2019September 8, 2018 by Neal Umphred

THE BIG BANG THEORY is an endlessly rewatchable show: aside from the fabulous characters and the intertwining of their personal lives, the dialog is chock-a-block full of humor of all sorts, from the zany to the kind that requires the viewer either have a reasonable IQ or access to the Internet to look things up. [Continue reading]

caustic sarcasm ain’t the same thing as thoughtful irony

April 18, 2020April 6, 2018 by Neal Umphred

IN RECENT CONVERSATIONS and in reading articles, blogs, and comments on the internet, I hear the word ‘sarcasm’ used interchangeably with ‘irony.’ I point out that irony ain’t the same as sarcasm, which requires a caustic intent. Since we are now at a time when everyone thinks themselves as right as the next guy and no one likes their delusions challenged, I don’t think I make much headway. [Continue reading]

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