Irony
February 27, 2010mike
i·ro·ny (ī’rə-nē, ī’ər-)
n. pl. i·ro·nies
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- The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning.
- An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
- A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect. See Synonyms at wit1.
- Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs: “Hyde noted the irony of Ireland’s copying the nation she most hated” (Richard Kain).
- An occurrence, result, or circumstance notable for such incongruity. See Usage Note at ironic.
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Irony, its a fun and often misused word. I have included the definition above to better explain the following situation:

I guess the real question is will the NHTSA accept that as fair warning?
Warnings, most often they’re found in red and white print at the end of an advertisement. (*Usually they’re impossible to read in 6 point font, sometimes they’re bold and have their own logo)
Posted on February 27, 2010 at 8:00 am
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