Appropriate vs. inappropriate sarcasm | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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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lifesaver

Give 15 points!

Oops!

gold

Win 50 points!

Okay!

rocket

Go to first place!

Okay!

thief

Give points!

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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Okay!

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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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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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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 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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heart

Other team wins 25 points!

Oops!

shark

Other team loses 20 points!

Okay!

gift

Win 10 points!

Okay!

baam

Lose 25 points!

Oops!

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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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 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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Your parent drops something and laughs, and you say: “Good thing you’re not a juggler!” Is this sarcasm appropriate?

Yes, it’s playful and kind

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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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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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boom

Lose 50 points!

Oops!

rocket

Go to first place!

Okay!

fairy

Take points!

banana

Go to last place!

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You spill juice and say (laughing): “I’m a master of being clean!” Is this sarcasm appropriate?

Yes, you’re joking about yourself

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