Plastic crankcase covers? Why?

[Aced It]

Originally Posted by adlowe

I'd characterize them more as sardonic than sarcastic.

Hmm, well mine was definitely sarcasm as sardonic is more extreme and negative, and one can be sarcastic without being sardonic. Orrrrrrr, were you being sarcastic? ....... All in good humor I say!

[adlowe]

Originally Posted by Aced It

...sardonic is more extreme and negative...

No. No. No. From Merriam-Webster:

Sarcasm = "a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain" (Sarcastic is defined as using sarcasm.)

Sardonic = "disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking"

[Aced It]

Originally Posted by adlowe

No. No. No. From Merriam-Webster:

Sarcasm = "a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain" (Sarcastic is defined as using sarcasm.)

Sardonic = "disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking"

There are various definitions for both words, some of which define sardonic as scornfully or cynically mocking. Both words are commonly misused, "sarcasm" more so. I am SO not worthy of this grammatical inquisition. Whatever the case, now I'm offended. Wait. Yes, yes I am. *seeking help* I think we have a thread for that.