Is "black hole" a racially insensitive term?

[zenotter]

Does that mean we have to start saying "21" instead of "Blackjack"?

 

[Radrook]

....I've read too much "what the crap was that person thinking?" stuff lately.

You need to learn the difference between sarcasm and irony. They are different--you know?

 

[zenotter]

You need to learn the difference between sarcasm and irony. They are different--you know?

That's funny.

 

[Radrook]

That's funny.

Not funnier than your ignorance concerning the possible subtle differences between the two.

Usage controversy
There is considerable argument on the usage of the word "irony". Authority, in the form of dictionaries and usage guides, can be cited on both sides.

Irony - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For example, ridicule is an important aspect of sarcasm, but not verbal irony in general. ... The differences between these tropes can be quite subtle, and ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irony

 

[Dorian Gray]

That's all apart from the fact that "black hole", literally translated into Russian, is obscene slang (or at least was when black hole was first invented). The Russian astronomers quickly adopted "black star".

Radiohead were quick to blame it on the black star.

 

[zenotter]

Not funnier than your ignorance concerning the possible subtle differences between the two.

Wait, you're being serious?? Dude, chill out!

And what's with this attacking me, with misunderstanding things I say and/or don't say? I'm not sure if that's an intentional thing or not, but whether it's me or anyone else, it's a total waste of time as far as I'm concerned. Stick to the subject at hand.

 

[TragicMonkey]

Let's just call it sarcarony and stop worrying about it.

 

[zenotter]

Reminds me of macaroni. Now I'm hungry.