How to Enhance Your Sarcasm Skills

Last Updated: September 15, 2021

For those of you who were born with the talent, hopefully you have the brain to use it. There are two forces that drive the sarcastic person inside you: to provoke and to seek the truth. In both cases, each force may make people extremely uncomfortable. So what is your goal? To be the biggest provoker you can be while making people misunderstand who you really are.

Steps

1
Know the difference between sarcasm and common jokes.
- For those of us who are incapable of understanding the difference between sarcasm and common jokes, they are clearly not up to the level that you are at. Sarcasm uses wit often coming across as the common joke. Common jokes are for those who are incapable of comprehending higher levels of intelligence. If someone were to begin with telling a knock-knock joke, begin to walk away because you are better than they are. So what have you learned? If someone says "just kidding" after a joke or begins to laugh at their own joke, clearly they do not understand how to use sarcasm in any shape or form.
2
Listen to your surroundings.
- In our social world, it is easy to overhear conversations. Half of the time, people feel the need to talk about useful information that they think will interest the people that they are around. False. Really, the people listening to the conversation could'nt care less. In this situation it is important to listen carefully because often, people set themselves up. In this case, it's time for action!
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3
Choose a target.
- If you have followed step two, you are ready for step three. If you find that someone has just set themselves up for a so-called "burn," it's your chance to step in. This is your target. However, if you haven't been listening to a conversation, choose a target that looks the weakest, like the runt of the group. This way, it is easy to make fun of them or blurt out an inappropriate comment. The truth of the matter is, always go for the one that looks like it would be easy to put down.
4
Think before you act.
- Before you use a witty comment, think before you act. You don't want to look stupid because you already know that you are better than everyone else, so act like it. If you say something stupid, you will look like a fool, but if you say something that was well thought out, you will look like a champion.
5
Say the comment.
- Now here is your chance to really utilize your talent. When you say the comment have a set tone to your voice, like you could care less what the other person's response will be. Make sure your comment is bitter and ironic. This helps confuse the other person and make them feel uncomfortable.
6
Keep that one-of-a-kind poker face.
- Once the comment has been said, make sure you keep a straight face. If you start to smile, you obviously do not possess the ability that the rest of sarcastic people do. The importance of the face confuses the person hearing the remark who once again becomes uncomfortable in the situation.
7
Make sure the person understands that the comment you just made was a joke.
- If you just delivered the remark and you are caught in an awkward stare with the person, explain that it was a joke. If you have to explain it was a joke, you are definitely more intellectual than the other person (but you already knew that). It is necessary to explain the situation, especially when you can tell that the other person is getting upset.
8
Calmly walk away knowing that you are better than the rest.
- Even if the other person did not understand your sarcasm, walk away from them knowing that you are better. Your confidence drives every move that you make. So self-satisfaction will improve your sarcastic experiences for the future.

Community Q&A

Question

If someone is trying to put me down, how do I react with sarcasm?

Community Answer

You can react to an insult by agreeing completely with the insulting person. For example, "You are so fat.". You answer, "You are so right. I am so fat. So terribly, ridiculously fat. Thanks for pointing that out.". You can also be sarcastic by asking for more information. Continue asking questions about the words they use until they get tired of answering.
Question

How do I build attitude?

Community Answer

Attitude is not something you build, but it comes from anger, hate, and a little bit of jealousy. It should not be used to harm anyone. Attitude is extremely powerful and can lower a person's self esteem.
Question

Why is this article only about acting like a bully?

Community Answer

Because some people do not know what true sarcasm is. It is when you make a witty remark about something that is obviously not true. Such as, "Wow! A car! You don't see that every day!" Sarcasm should not be mean.

Warnings

If you try to overdo your sarcasm, you will look like a fool.

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If a person starts to cry while being made fun of, calmly explain to them it was only a joke (although in your mind, it could have been serious).

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Do not use these remarks on your parents because it could most likely end up with you getting in trouble.

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