Thursday, July 21, 2005

Ironic

This classified ad, that is, which details that job applicants Must Speak, Read & Write English Very Good.

Situation Irony: 1. 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).

2. An occurrence, result, or circumstance notable for such incongruity.