Nov-Dec Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Contrast”

I really didn’t mean it literally.

My niece is currently stocking this shirt in her boutique. It’s my current favorite. I know she picked it because of a common trait shared by our family — we like our humor served with a bit of sarcasm.

There is a problem with this — some people don’t speak sarcasm. They don’t find the humor. They can only take it at face value.

Do you know how many times a sarcastic comment has come out of my mouth that I thought was very funny (it was), but someone’s face turned to horror? Do you know how hard it is to explain to them the intended humor when they can only catch the exact words. I typically have to apologize for my benign funny comment that I don’t really regret — I just regret my audience.

Sarcasm is a language in itself — and those that don’t speak it are often like me in my attempts to learn any other language. It’s as though there is a mental block. We don’t get it.

So let me say that while I will continue to try to kill joy stealers with kindness, I don’t wish for their physical death. I would love parts of their behavior to go away forever, though.

The good news is that most who are around me enjoy sarcastic humor. My niece can’t keep that shirt in stock.

Enjoy these other photos and stories, as I did.

From Peter Mammitzsch

The Magic House by the Sea

From Mr. Joe Walker AKA Jolemite

Bear the Difference

From Carmen Micsa, MA in English, podcaster

Jenga at Sunset

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