IT and Sarcasm

Do you believe people within the tech industry are generally more prone to issue sarcastic one-liners and/or witty diatribes to co-workers than those in another industry?

I say "aye". IT has a way of breeding such behaviour. How could you not point out the ignorance of users? It's too easy sometimes!

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KGhaleon

What is this I don't even...

Schluep

I think this depends on the person and their background as opposed to what field they are in. I know a lot of people heavily involved in IT that don't really make sarcastic remarks. Another thing I found is that sometimes a higher-up in a company can unintentionally influence the behavior of the people in that organization through either their concious attempt to win favor or their subconcious acquisition of this trait from spending 8-10 hours per day with the same people.

As you could probably tell from most of my posts, I struggle to say anything in one line. My e-mail and verbal interaction with people is no different.

sir_creamy_ wrote:

How could you not point out the ignorance of users? It's too easy sometimes!

You have to keep in mind that all of those people see no reason to gain the amount of technological knowledge as we do. You have to keep in mind that those co-workers are often far more knowledgable than us in whatever area interests them most and we seem just as ignorant to them (and are). They can choose to either be respectful and educate us in that area if we are interested or simply avoid making such comments if not. Personally I would rather someone present an opportunity for me to choose to learn something or disregard it so that is what I offer.

CabbageThe1

I think that it helps keep everyone in a good mood. Personally I try to get in all the sarcastic remarks I can get away with. Its nice because I'm also on a one-on-one level with my boss so we give each other crap all the time.

I know a lot of people heavily involved in IT that don't really make sarcastic remarks

Schluep makes a good point it also depends on the person, some people can't take a joke so you do have to be careful.

dynamik

I always establish a good rapport with the person before I make any jokes/sarcastic remarks. It's all in good fun, so I don't want to upset or offend anyone.

darkuser

what kind of post this is ???

what ever happen to :

d00d i neEd a G00d Br@inDump !!! where to get this ???##!!!

d0 you have answers of Cc!e !!! ????

snadam

dynamik wrote:

I always establish a good rapport with the person before I make any jokes/sarcastic remarks. It's all in good fun, so I don't want to upset or offend anyone.

Spot on. You need to get a feel for your co-workers (not physically). Some guys joke about their wives, and some would punch you if you said anything about them. Its all a big game, and can be fun to play. But yes, I prefer the sarcasm and light mood. I'm probably one of the biggest goofballs in the office. However, when it comes down to business, its all work and no play.

Pash

Yeh i think you can always have fun with your co-workers up to the point where work is being done. I always play with the users as well.

Who always gets the same joke from every user when their pc isnt working "does that mean I can go home early?" (they laugh to make sure we understand its a joke). One day I called a users bluff on that joke and said as seriously as I could "no im sorry you cant, i need to fix this urgent issue and can you stay around until 9pm tonight to perform user testing for me?". Ive never seen someones grin go so quickly, priceless.

BigTone

its easy to do when you're remote... whenever one of the IT guys hang up the phone you can just feel when a remark is about to be spit out.

darkuser

wow !!!
apparently the person whom authored the sarcasm post doesn't himself
understand sarcasm ???
bloody canadians have no sense of humor
i answered your post WITH sarcasm

quote:

From: sir_creamy_
To: darkuser
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:27 pm
Subject: u
Suck a fat one.

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Vogon Poet

Life should be like an MST 3000 episode.
However, a mandatory part of any IT performance standard should be that no one is allowed to quote Monty Python, Star Trek, BtVS, make any reference to rolling a saving throw, or pretend to own a sonic screwdriver. Sheesh!

undomiel

sir_creamy_ failed his sarcasm saving throw though.

Slowhand

Vogon Poet wrote:

Life should be like an MST 3000 episode.
However, a mandatory part of any IT performance standard should be that no one is allowed to quote Monty Python, Star Trek, BtVS, make any reference to rolling a saving throw, or pretend to own a sonic screwdriver. Sheesh!

This router goes to 11.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

snadam

darkuser wrote:

wow !!!
apparently the person whom authored the sarcasm post doesn't himself
understand sarcasm ???
bloody canadians have no sense of humor
i answered your post WITH sarcasm

quote:

From: sir_creamy_
To: darkuser
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:27 pm
Subject: u
Suck a fat one.

Taking his sarcasm to the next level?

Claymoore

Vogon Poet wrote:

Life should be like an MST 3000 episode.
However, a mandatory part of any IT performance standard should be that no one is allowed to quote Monty Python, Star Trek, BtVS, make any reference to rolling a saving throw, or pretend to own a sonic screwdriver. Sheesh!

Slowhand wrote:

This router goes to 11.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

But The Hitchiker's Guide, Big Lebowski and (of course) Spinal Tap are OK, right?

Vogon Poet

Absolutely. Just don't panic or become a drummer, dude.

JDMurray

darkuser wrote:

wow !!!
apparently the person whom authored the sarcasm post doesn't himself
understand sarcasm ???
bloody canadians have no sense of humor
i answered your post WITH sarcasm

Maybe "bloody Canadians" only recognize poignant, well-crafted sarcasm.

sir_creamy_

The mythical messages you craft with my name are slightly hilarious. Good show.

As for the generalization about your neighbours (note the "u") to the north: you'd better get use to us. We've nearly claimed Silicon Valley as our own (along with our friends from India) and the Northeast is next on the "to do" list.

darkuser

sir_creamy_ wrote:

The mythical messages you craft with my name are slightly hilarious. Good show.

As for the generalization about your neighbours (note the "u") to the north: you'd better get use to us. We've nearly claimed Silicon Valley as our own (along with our friends from India) and the Northeast is next on the "to do" list.

it's all good
i didnt mean to mock you
just thought it was funny to answer the sarcasm post with sarcasm
but you didnt get the joke
so i apologise if you took it the wrong way.
as for "mythical" messages.
that's the pm you sent to me.
so be a "man" and take responsibility for your actions
dont blame someone for calling you out.
ive been told by other people you've pm flamed them as well.
but that's just insecurity speaking.
i'm sure the webmaster can track all pm's sent.
get over it
we're all here to learn.

remember "nobody expects the spanish inquisition"

Slowhand

darkuser wrote:

remember "nobody expects the spanish inquisition"

NO ONE expects the Spanish Inquisition. Our two weapons are fear, surprise, and WireShark.

darkuser

okay i cant help myself ..... i really need a life or my ccie #

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Slowhand

That's it? That's the beast? I soiled my armor for nothing. . .

HeroPsycho

Sarcasm and IT, they go together like suits of armor and lightening storms, you know?

They're like skateboards and freeway ramps.

I'm just saying they click you know?

They're like tuna fish and cigarettes!

P.S. I have to include this or else I'd never forgive myself.

THAT RABBIT HAS A VICIOUS STREAK A MILE WIDE! IT'S A KILLER! LOOK AT THE BONES!!!

snadam

HeroPsycho wrote:

P.S. I have to include this or else I'd never forgive myself.

THAT RABBIT HAS A VICIOUS STREAK A MILE WIDE! IT'S A KILLER! LOOK AT THE BONES!!!

some people call me..........Tim

Goodnight Everybody!

HeroPsycho

I laugh everytime I see that bottle rocket fly out of his staff. Oh man... ROFLMAO!