Irony at its best
A real advertisement
Views: 841,326
RATE
69
Posted: 2009-12-28 01:15:53
People who liked this post also liked
FFFFFUUUUUUUUU+89 points / Images
The deadliest snipers in history+50 points / Images
No! These are the best elevators ever!+67 points / Images
Did it hurt?+123 points / ImagesResponses (40) / Sorted by points
George Lucas altered the "Special Edition" of Star Wars by showing Harrison Ford's character (Han Solo) being shot at and only firing back in self-defense against an alien in the Cantina bar fight. The original version showed Han's character as being a bad space pirate who shot the alien in cold blood without being fired upon first. Tee-shirts came out with the "Han Shot First" logo to protest this change from the original version. It's ironic that George Lucas is wearing the shirt since he was the one who made the change in the special edition.
Posted: 2009-12-29 18:09:52 Reply
Posted: 2009-12-29 17:23:29 Reply
The second one has George Lucas (Creator of star wars) wearing a shirt that says "Han shot first" in front of Harrison Ford
Posted: 2009-12-29 18:05:48 Reply
Check out how these guys ironically transformed.
Posted: 2009-12-30 09:26:26 Reply
I was directed here by a friend who told me that I am now efamous.
But my name is not Kelly =(
But my name is not Kelly =(
Posted: 2009-12-30 13:56:51 Reply
well id certainly love to see it for myself
Posted: 2010-01-10 17:07:06 Reply
the second on is ironic because george lucas is wearing a han solo shirt while harrison ford is sitting next to him on the set of INDIANA JONES!!!
Posted: 2009-12-30 18:13:25 Reply
Sticker says "nonstick finish" ...is stuck to the pan:
www.usuallyprettyfunny.com/2008/07/nonstick-finish-sticker-i
s-stuck-to.html
www.usuallyprettyfunny.com/2008/07/nonstick-finish-sticker-i
s-stuck-to.html
Posted: 2009-12-30 18:35:35 Reply
first of all words meanings and connotations evolve over time and what these pictures depict reflects modern societie's definition of the word "ironic". Secondly, a short lesson in etymology...the word ironic comes from an old greek word that means hypocritical, deceptive, or even disingenous ignorance which "most if not all of these" fit into. Finally, for the moron who stated these are "coincidence or unfortunate circumstances"... one definition of this term involves coincidental, contradictory, and unfortunate circumstances. Your arguments are all full of fallacy and ignorance on the meaning and history of the word ironic. so for all of you 14 year olds who love to post comments on pages arguing with the op by using define: on google please go to college and learn what you are talking about. It'd make the internet society slightly more endurable. Thanks much.
Posted: 2010-01-10 18:01:13 Reply
Hi, Here's how to get yourself a free PS3, iPod, wii or even cash!. Just go to - urfreegifts.com It's FREE and has been researched by the BBC to be absolutely genuine. Simply go to the site and select the gift you would like or cash if you prefer. For full info and proof its real just go to www.urfreegifts.com
Posted: 2010-01-15 22:55:59 Reply
The most ironic thing is that half of these AREN'T ironic. lol.
Posted: 2010-01-25 16:09:05 Reply
There are three types of irony. None of these are literary irony, so that one is right out. Some of these, 1/2-2/3 are in fact situational ironic. Situational irony is the most common type of irony and its basic definition is as follow: irony based on a reversal of expectations. None of these are the third type of irony, socratic.
The ones that aren't ironic are being confused with the idea of 'fitting.' An example: the dead end sign at a cemetery is fitting, not ironic. We expect dead things at a cemetery, so a dead end sign fits in perfectly. When we see a statue with a man shouting and an engraving of the word 'freedom' we expect it to be free, uncaged and yet that is not what we see. That picture is, in fact, an example of situational irony.
Just remember what cracked said: if a porn star moves to Buttfucking, Iowa it is not ironic, it is fitting. If that same porn star moves to virgin Utah, that is ironic.
Captain Irony AAAAWWWWWAAAAAAYYYYYY
The ones that aren't ironic are being confused with the idea of 'fitting.' An example: the dead end sign at a cemetery is fitting, not ironic. We expect dead things at a cemetery, so a dead end sign fits in perfectly. When we see a statue with a man shouting and an engraving of the word 'freedom' we expect it to be free, uncaged and yet that is not what we see. That picture is, in fact, an example of situational irony.
Just remember what cracked said: if a porn star moves to Buttfucking, Iowa it is not ironic, it is fitting. If that same porn star moves to virgin Utah, that is ironic.
Captain Irony AAAAWWWWWAAAAAAYYYYYY
Posted: 2010-02-09 11:56:46 Reply
@ Sippy: While you make a valid point that the meaning of a word is ever-changing and should be based on its use by society, the "reversal of expectations" use is most definitely the one intended when the word is used in a book, newspaper article, magazine, etc. The use of ironic in other situations stems from a misunderstanding of this specific meaning.
While we could just give up and decide ironic covers fitting coincidences and whatnot, I would argue that when something is really, truly ironic (dealing with opposites/reversals, like the fire protection building burning down), it's so much more sweet to have the perfect word to describe it: it's not only a funny coincidence, it's ironic!
If anything, this discussion illustrates how languages aren't perfect, and that there's always room for more words; any ideas for things that are fitting but not ironic?
While we could just give up and decide ironic covers fitting coincidences and whatnot, I would argue that when something is really, truly ironic (dealing with opposites/reversals, like the fire protection building burning down), it's so much more sweet to have the perfect word to describe it: it's not only a funny coincidence, it's ironic!
If anything, this discussion illustrates how languages aren't perfect, and that there's always room for more words; any ideas for things that are fitting but not ironic?
Posted: 2010-03-08 00:23:47 Reply
Post a response
View more or subscribe:
Posted by: Top Posts of Sharenator original
World's strangest looking animals
Some are cute, some are just strange. Check out World's strangest looking animals and add more to the list if you know any. (+88)
User friendly Internet Explorer
If Microsoft wanted to make a really user friendly version of Internet explorer. (+77)
HOT on Sharenator
View TOP posts of: Today, This week, This month, All time
View: 1500x436
View: 1280x800