A Conversation for Writing Right with Dmitri: Learning the Art of Good Snark
Absurdity
SashaQ - happysad Started conversation Mar 5, 2019
Excellent definition of snark
"What are the hallmarks of good snark?
•It makes us laugh by being unexpected.
•It makes us think by pointing out an absurdity.
•It is not directed against anyone in particular, but against a common tendency in our thinking."
Well said about what snark isn't, too - helps to avoid confusion that spoils the hoped-for effect 
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