Appropriate vs. inappropriate sarcasm | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Your teacher asks if you’re ready to work, and you say: “Oh, I’ve never been more excited in my life... not.” Is this sarcasm appropriate?

No, it sounds disrespectful

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You say to your parent (smiling): “I bet you loved stepping on my Legos!” Is this sarcasm appropriate?

Yes, it’s a playful joke if they’re not mad

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Your parent asks you to clean your room, and you say: “Oh sure, I live to fold socks and pick up dirty clothes!” Is this sarcasm appropriate?

No, it sounds rude to a parent

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You forget your lunch and say: “Good job, brain. You really nailed it today.” Is this sarcasm appropriate?

Yes, it’s light and about yourself

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You’re stuck in traffic with your mom and say: “This is the most exciting day of my life!” Is this sarcasm appropriate?

Yes, it’s harmless and silly

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Your friend is nervous about their project. You say: “Don’t worry, you’ll only mess it up a little.” Is this sarcasm appropriate?

No, it makes them feel worse

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Your friend wears a funny hat, and you say: “Nice hat! Did a clown lend it to you?” Is this sarcasm appropriate?

No, it could hurt their feelings

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Your friend drops their pencil, and you say: “Nice catch! You should be in the Olympics!” Is this sarcasm appropriate?

Yes, it’s a funny comment between friends

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Go to first place!

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Give 20 points!

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At lunch, you say to someone you don’t know well: “Wow, you must really love weird food.” Is this sarcasm appropriate?

No, it could be hurtful

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No points!

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Swap points!

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Go to first place!

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Lose 20 points!

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Your brother wins a game, and you say: “Wow, I let you win... again.” Is this sarcasm appropriate?

No, it sounds like you’re being a sore loser

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Your friend gets the answer wrong in class. You say: “Wow, that was so smart.” Is this sarcasm appropriate?

No, it could hurt their feelings

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You walk into a messy room and say: “Oh wow, a tornado must’ve lived here!” Is this sarcasm appropriate?

Yes, if it’s your room or you're joking with family

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Swap points!

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Win 25 points!

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shark

Other team loses 10 points!

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Give 10 points!

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Your teacher reminds you again to stay quiet, and you say: “Wow, I totally forgot we had rules here.” Is this sarcasm appropriate?

No, it’s disrespectful

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