Sarcasm

Ciara’s Oscar Look Started a Heated Debate Online, and the Star Clapped Back in a Powerful Way

Ciara’s Oscar Look Started a Heated Debate Online, and the Star Clapped Back in a Powerful Way
People
5 months ago

Ciara, 37, is known for her fabulous style and trend-setting outfits. But some people criticized her daring 2023 Oscar look, saying that she took it too far this time. The singer, however, had the smartest response to these trolls, and her reaction made us admire her even more. We think that Ciara is gorgeous inside and out, and we can’t wait to see her future red carpet looks.

20 Employees Share How They Left a Lousy Job Without Looking Back

20 Employees Share How They Left a Lousy Job Without Looking Back
Curiosities
6 months ago

We put up with unpleasant situations for the sake of something better, and this frequently happens in the work environment when we’re expecting to get a salary raise or a promotion. However, even these uncomfortable circumstances can teach us our worth and how to set boundaries, thus making us stronger in the end.

16 People Who Hilariously Roast Themselves

16 People Who Hilariously Roast Themselves
Curiosities
7 months ago

Sarcasm is a characteristic many of us have, and some of us use it not only for others, but also for ourselves. As Oscar Wilde once said, “Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, but the highest form of intelligence.” Many people will use this tool to make fun of themselves and an aspect of their lives that they realize could be better. The results are usually super funny, creating a whirlwind of mixed emotions.

20 People Whose Day Turned From Yay to Nay in Record Time

20 People Whose Day Turned From Yay to Nay in Record Time
Curiosities
8 months ago

At any given moment, a great day can turn sour due to a totally unexpected event. And although we all dread facing bad luck, we have to remind ourselves that any unfortunate situation is temporary and it will soon pass. This is why it’s better to just ignore it, or even better, to look at the bright side of misfortune and turn it into a sarcastic story that will give us a good laugh whenever we remember it.

15+ People Who Wish They Could Press the Restart Button on Their Day

15+ People Who Wish They Could Press the Restart Button on Their Day
Curiosities
9 months ago

We all are sometimes faced with situations that really push our buttons and make us lose all our calm. But instead of getting overwhelmed by anger, some people choose to transform their frustration into sarcasm and make fun of the unfortunate situations they’re in. After all, nothing will last forever, even the most annoying event, so it’s better to laugh things off than to allow them to get to us.

17 People Who Can Write a Novel About Their Misfortunes

17 People Who Can Write a Novel About Their Misfortunes
Curiosities
9 months ago

There are 2 ways we could approach our bad luck: we can either let it annoy and anger us, or we can accept it as a natural part of life. After all, any uncomfortable situation we encounter is temporary and will pass at some point, so it’s better not to let it ruin our precious time. And some people even turn their misfortunes into sarcastic stories they can laugh at with their friends or share online with millions of people.

8 of TV and Movie’s Hottest Villains

8 of TV and Movie’s Hottest Villains
Films
month ago

When it comes to movies and TV shows, we all root for the heroes, hoping for a happily ever after. However, we can’t help but fall for some hot baddies from our favorite films. No matter how many dangerous acts they commit or how bad they are, something is drawing us to these hot villains, and all we can do is feel that conflicting love/hate for them.

10 Witty Responses to Rude Comments That Can Make an Impression

10 Witty Responses to Rude Comments That Can Make an Impression
Psychology
year ago

Almost all of us have experienced rude remarks, backhanded compliments, offensive jokes, and even overt insults. These situations leave us feeling uncomfortable and wondering which response is right. The good news is there are many ways to stand up for yourself without coming off as offensive or aggressive, and without letting their words get under your skin.

17 Situations That Prove Life Is More Ironic Than We Thought

17 Situations That Prove Life Is More Ironic Than We Thought
Curiosities
year ago

Murphy’s law has taught us that “If anything can go wrong, it will.” And we all know that sometimes the Universe loves to throw us in ironic situations, just to show us its twisted sense of humor. However, science tells us that we can break this law by being optimistic and looking on the bright side of things. Because believing in a positive outcome will give us the motivation we need to face life’s irony.

15 Times When Humor Was the Last Option

15 Times When Humor Was the Last Option
Curiosities
year ago

No matter what the situation is, a good dose of sarcasm can make everything better. And this assumption has been scientifically proven. According to researchers, humor indeed makes us more resilient, creative, and resourceful. So you may consider yourself lucky if you have funny people around, but if not, we’re here for you.

14 People Who Are Fluent in Sarcasm, No Matter the Situation

14 People Who Are Fluent in Sarcasm, No Matter the Situation
Curiosities
year ago

A sense of humor can act as a tool of defense when it comes to stressful situations. With jokes and laughs, we can look at things in a different way, even when things go wrong. So we encourage our readers to always stay positive and try to see negative situations from a different angle.

What Your Favorite “Friends” Character Can Reveal About You

What Your Favorite “Friends” Character Can Reveal About You
Quizzes
2 years ago

It has been nearly 2 decades since the sitcom Friends aired its final episode, but the show remains popular to this day, thanks to its extremely relatable plot and characters. Each role is portrayed with such unique and realistic qualities, that it’s not difficult for us to identify with certain characters and imagine ourselves in their shoes.

15+ Incidents That Proved Kids Are Just Adults in Tiny Bodies

15+ Incidents That Proved Kids Are Just Adults in Tiny Bodies
Family & kids
2 years ago

Kids are smart, creative, and sometimes really sarcastic. Whether they make up funny one-liners or detailed stories that make us pause and wonder how they even came up with them, we love it all. Bright Side has put together a list of witty, funny, and smile-inducing tweets/stories that will brighten up your day.

16 Tweets From People Who Decided Not to Have Kids and Never Looked Back

16 Tweets From People Who Decided Not to Have Kids and Never Looked Back
People
2 years ago

Having children is often described as one of the greatest blessings a person can receive, a special moment that changes your life forever. However, as years go by, it becomes clearer and clearer that not all human beings come with a parenting gene ready to go the minute they settle down. In fact, many people out there are just fine not being parents and it’s a perfectly valid choice that deserves just as much respect as any other. But if you’re not willing to do that, don’t be surprised if people fire back on Twitter with some sarcastic comment about your life.

17 Mothers Whose Sarcastic Remarks Can Outshine Any Comic

17 Mothers Whose Sarcastic Remarks Can Outshine Any Comic
People
2 years ago

Raising kids requires an enormous amount of energy, patience, and stamina. So it’s no surprise when parents grow tired incredibly fast and oftentimes feel tense. But luckily, they still have the ability to apply a pinch of humor and irony to anything, helping them to cope.

17 People Whose Tongue Is Sharp and Every Word Is Spot On

17 People Whose Tongue Is Sharp and Every Word Is Spot On
People
2 years ago

Usually, life’s challenges don’t seem as significant if you treat them with humor or even sarcasm. Like why would you need eco-straws when you can drink without a straw at all? There is also a much easier way to attract followers than they try to teach you at trendy training sessions.

10 People Who Think a Little Differently and Don’t Care About the Rules

10 People Who Think a Little Differently and Don’t Care About the Rules
Curiosities
3 years ago

From day to day, our life goes as per the pre-thought-out plan: we work, try not to forget to buy bread and milk on the way home, and try to figure out how to spend the upcoming weekend. But there are people who don’t think like others. They are the ones who can always spot something or who are really good at coming up with something interesting. Thanks to these out-of-the-box thinkers, life all around us is even more interesting.

Matthew and Woody Go on a Friendship Tour Every Year, and 7 Other Celebrity Bromances That Set Our Hearts on Fire

Matthew and Woody Go on a Friendship Tour Every Year, and 7 Other Celebrity Bromances That Set Our Hearts on Fire
People
3 years ago

Hollywood actors tell the best stories in their movies, taking us into the wonderful world of fictional love and friendship. And just like ours, their own lives could be plots for a couple of feel-good movies. Turns out, some of our favorite celebrities have been through the same ups and down with their friends as we have. And who they are friends with is another surprise.

20 Parenting Tweets That Are So Relatable, It Hurts

20 Parenting Tweets That Are So Relatable, It Hurts
Family & kids
3 years ago

Parenting, when summed up in 280 characters on Twitter, can be so hilarious and on the nose that they make moms and dads laugh in tears of understanding. Actress Reese Witherspoon, for example, tweeted: “It’s honestly astounding how many times my kid can say ’Mom,’ ’Mommy,’ and ’Mama’ in a row.” And some people tweeted their experience with a sprinkle of smart sarcasm, saying things like: “I miss going to a restaurant and paying $5.99 for Kraft macaroni and cheese for my kid to take 2 bites of.”

12 Texts From Friends Who Make Our Lives Funnier

12 Texts From Friends Who Make Our Lives Funnier
Curiosities
3 years ago

It’s so good to have friends who we can talk about everything with, share our secrets with, and have a good time with. It’s even better when we have texts from them that we can read over and over again because they not only boost our mood, but they also remind us that a friend with a sense of humor is a priceless gift.

An Artists Creates Graphic Novels Every Girl Can Recognize Herself In

An Artists Creates Graphic Novels Every Girl Can Recognize Herself In
Art
5 years ago

Each girl is unique. However, we all have similarities! Artist Meg Quinn knows it. She lives in sunny Seattle but loves cocoa, autumn, and warm scarves. Meg cordially illustrates her average days with a little sarcasm: cute disputes with her boyfriend, moments with her dog, and, of course, struggles that girls know all too well.

14 Controversial Comic Stories With a Pinch of Sarcasm and Dark Humor

14 Controversial Comic Stories With a Pinch of Sarcasm and Dark Humor
People
2 years ago

Artist Ryan Kramer, widely known as @ToonholeRyan, draws comics. While there are many comic artists that do the same thing as Ryan, his works are pretty unique and he has his own signature style, especially when it comes to humor: dark humor and sarcasm are his signature. Besides, his stories have a lot in common with good movies: they both have an introduction, an unravelling of the plot, and an unexpected payoff.

27 People Who Just Can’t Live Without Humor

27 People Who Just Can’t Live Without Humor
People
year ago

Did you know that laughter can help you to lose weight? But to achieve such results, you need to laugh regularly. The selected jokes from these true geniuses of sarcasm will undoubtedly support you in your weight-loss endeavors.

11 Ironic But Honest Comic Strips About Exes

11 Ironic But Honest Comic Strips About Exes

Everyone has had a bad relationship that can pop up in memories and dreams from time to time. Sometimes we even forget about these relationships and then we suddenly bump into our exes. And of course, when you meet your ex, it’s practically a rule that you must look as bad as you possibly can: old and unflattering clothes, no makeup, messy hair, and so on. This is Murphy’s law. In these funny illustrations, we want to tell you about this law.

13 Texts Where Women Set Their Own Rules

13 Texts Where Women Set Their Own Rules
Girls stuff
year ago

According to statistics, women send 4 times more texts than men. It’s not surprising that the internet is full of funny women’s statements and phrases taken from their electronic messages. Bright Side gathered 13 texts from women that are full of playful humor, great moods, mind-blowing logic, and witty sarcasm. Let’s enjoy the compilation together!