It's not ironic. I would call it an unlikely situation.i·ro·ny ( P ) Pronunciation Key (r-n, r-)
n. pl. i·ro·nies
The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning.
An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect. See Synonyms at wit1.
Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs: ?Hyde noted the irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated? (Richard Kain).
An occurrence, result, or circumstance notable for such incongruity. See Usage Note at ironic.
Dramatic irony.
Socratic irony.
did you just completely miss theOriginally posted by: jumpr
It's not ironic. I would call it an unlikely situation.i·ro·ny ( P ) Pronunciation Key (r-n, r-)
n. pl. i·ro·nies
The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning.
An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect. See Synonyms at wit1.
Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs: ?Hyde noted the irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated? (Richard Kain).
An occurrence, result, or circumstance notable for such incongruity. See Usage Note at ironic.
Dramatic irony.
Socratic irony.
part???An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect.
That picture is neither an expression, utterance or literary work.An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect.
Originally posted by: jumpr
That picture is neither an expression, utterance or literary work.An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect.
That expression, by itself, is just that: an expression. However, you need the entire picture to communicate the humorous (and, according to you, ironic) nature of the entire situation.Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
Originally posted by: jumpr
That picture is neither an expression, utterance or literary work.An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect.
um, see where it says in big letters, 'BACON FRIED BACON' ?![]()
Originally posted by: jumpr
That picture is neither an expression, utterance or literary work.An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect.
Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
Originally posted by: jumpr
That picture is neither an expression, utterance or literary work.An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect.
um, see where it says in big letters, 'BACON FRIED BACON' ?![]()
Originally posted by: jumpr
That expression, by itself, is just that: an expression. However, you need the entire picture to communicate the humorous (and, according to you, ironic) nature of the entire situation.Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
Originally posted by: jumpr
That picture is neither an expression, utterance or literary work.An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect.
um, see where it says in big letters, 'BACON FRIED BACON' ?![]()
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Originally posted by: jumpr
Honestly though, to get back on topic - if you were a cop, what in your mind would make you think, "Yum, that "Bacon Fried Bacon" stand suuuuuuuuure looks good?"
Honestly - they're just setting themselves up to get laughed at.
Originally posted by: jumpr
That expression, by itself, is just that: an expression. However, you need the entire picture to communicate the humorous (and, according to you, ironic) nature of the entire situation.Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
Originally posted by: jumpr
That picture is neither an expression, utterance or literary work.An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect.
um, see where it says in big letters, 'BACON FRIED BACON' ?![]()
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Originally posted by: pray4mojo
Originally posted by: jumpr
That expression, by itself, is just that: an expression. However, you need the entire picture to communicate the humorous (and, according to you, ironic) nature of the entire situation.Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
Originally posted by: jumpr
That picture is neither an expression, utterance or literary work.An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect.
um, see where it says in big letters, 'BACON FRIED BACON' ?![]()
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You're overanalyzing the picture.![]()
It's probably bacon fried in surplus bacon fat.Originally posted by: Goosemaster
WTF is 'BACON FRIED BACON' ?