For those who identify with the latter, this list is for you. We’ve collected memes and social media posts showing the hilariously cranky side of people on the internet. You’ll find a few that throw underhanded jabs at an old flame, people poking fun at themselves, and anecdotes of daily life activities. Keep scrolling and kill a few minutes with some laughs. You’ll likely find at least one to relate with as you breeze through. Researchers also found a link between a sharp-witted sense of humor and higher creativity levels. As The Swaddle pointed out, sarcasm requires mental gymnastics. “Children develop the ability to take the perspective of another person and to recognize that the belief someone might hold in their mind is different from their own,” Pexman said. “Someone with good insight will know there is truth in what we said, while someone with a big ego will just assume that we were joking,” Dr. Martinez told Reader’s Digest. Language experts suggest that others use sarcastic humor as a “gentler insult” to tone down their criticism. Speaker and workplace expert Amy Gallo views it as passive-aggressive behavior that can negatively affect workplace relationships. “The weight of negativity pulls a person’s disposition down,” Nikodem wrote in an article for Medium. “The idea is to bring laughter to people.” Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
