The Sacarsm Origin:– Sarcasm did not always exist; in fact, it was invented by a particular individual at a specific point in time.
Diogenes of Sinope (circa 410-320BCE) was banished from the city of his birth for counterfeiting currency. He moved to Athens where he made a public display of mocking Plato and interrupting his lectures.
Diogenes, now known as the “cynic” (kynos, dog) — because he lived like a dog, in abject poverty — was famous for his philosophical stunts, like bringing a plucked chicken to one of Plato’s lectures and shouting “This is Plato’s man!” (Plato had defined “man” as a featherless biped; the definition was subsequently revised.)
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He carried a lantern in broad daylight, claiming that he was seeking an honest man. When Alexander the Great approached him, Diogenes said, “You’re blocking my sunlight.” He was sunbathing and did not rise to greet the Emperor. According to Plutarch, Alexander moved out of his light.
These over-the-top stunts, in somewhat muted form, evolved into what, today, we call “sarcasm.” Interestingly, the word “sarcasm” comes from a Greek root meaning “to bite”; hence, sarcasm is the bite of the dog.
Interesting! Good to know.
It’s so interesting.
Maybe individual differences will prompt to suggest otherwise
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haha. Hope this person is sarcastic enough
An interesting read. I now see why someone I acquaint with nicknamed himself, Diogenes.
Interesting
Good search. I wonder how many would of us would sometimes see the humour in sarcasm? Isn’t governance an arm of comedy in itself?
Ignore this sarcasm, please