Mike Godwin wrote:
Thomas Dalton writes:
Yes, but the reason I'm good at understanding sarcasm is because I'm frequently exposed to it due to it's common place in my culture. The reason Americans are good are understanding sports metaphors is because they are frequently exposed to them due to their common place in their culture.
I am utterly charmed by the notion that, as an American, I'm more likely to understand sports metaphors than sarcasm.
Ahh! Then you will appreciate the gentility of the British football fan. :-)
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