Irony

February 27, 2010mike Comments Off

i·ro·ny (ī’rə-nē, ī’ər-)
n.   pl. i·ro·nies

    1. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning.
    2. An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
    3. A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect. See Synonyms at wit1.
    4. 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).
    5. An occurrence, result, or circumstance notable for such incongruity. See Usage Note at ironic.
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)

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