The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
One of my pet hates is when something is described as ironic when it is simply surprising, amusing or strange. (See Alanis Morissette’s song Ironic.) What are the best examples of genuine irony? Shane Maloney, Wigan
Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday.
Continue reading… The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsOne of my pet hates is when something is described as ironic when it is simply surprising, amusing or strange. (See Alanis Morissette’s song Ironic.) What are the best examples of genuine irony? Shane Maloney, WiganPost your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday. Continue reading… Life and style
