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In reply to the discussion: DU apparently needs to be told when something is or isn't sarcasm [View all]Igel
(35,296 posts)22. A chacun son gout.
To each his (own) taste.
Morphed commonly in some backwaters to "chacun a son gout" (each to his own taste).
My brief stint of learning French was European, not Canadian.
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So if someone feels Trump will not face anything serious they are mentally ill?
former9thward
Jan 2023
#12
It's quite possible the replies knew it was sarcasm, but thought sarcasm was inappropriate
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2023
#39
It's not just the fact that republicon actions have nearly eliminated sarcasm & satire,
FoxNewsSucks
Jan 2023
#11
Click on the smilies button then click the three dots at the very end. It opens up more options
chowder66
Jan 2023
#20
Sarcasm does not work on the internet because no matter how broad & obvious it is
elocs
Jan 2023
#40
Everyone does. Sarcasm often simply does not work in written form. Anywhere, not just on DU.
Scrivener7
Jan 2023
#41