Talk:Wag the Dog

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Is the "quotes" section really necessary? Also, what novel is Wag the Dog supposed to be based on? 200.55.95.232 19:38, 19 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

There is no irony in the "Irony" section.

Hate to be a stickler, but I'm going to have to insist that we use words only in accordance wit htheir meanings: IRONY NOUN: pl. i·ro·nies

1. a. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning. b. An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning. c. A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect.

2. a. 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). b. An occurrence, result, or circumstance notable for such incongruity. See Usage Note at ironic.

The usage note mentioned in the definition points out that using "Irony" or any of its forms to describe theings which are merely humorous, coincidental, or even humorously coincidental is a misuse of the word.

http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/irony

Nothing on WIki's entry for irony seems to cover this use, not even descriptivist appologies for its misuse.--Smallwhitelight 13:22, 12 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]