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\nA US company has launched a new punctuation mark which is intended to express sarcasm in written form.<\/p>\n
They claim the sarcasm mark, or SarcMark – an open circle with a dot in the centre – is needed for sarcasm to work on the web, or in print.<\/p>\n
After being downloaded (for $1.99) it can be installed on computers and mobile phones – allowing people to use it in text messages or emails.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson said that using the SarcMark means never again waste a good sarcastic line on someone who doesn’t get it and could make some websites make a lot more sense.<\/p>\n
We think it’s a wonderful idea. <–See, we could have added one just there.
\n The spokesperson added: “With the spoken word, we use our tone, inflection and volume to question, exclaim and convey our feelings.<\/p>\n“The written word has question marks and exclamation points to document those thoughts, but sarcasm has nothing.<\/p>\n
“In today\u2019s world with increasing commentary, debate and rhetoric, what better time could there be than now, to ensure that no sarcastic message, comment or opinion is left behind.<\/p>\n
“When you see the newest punctuation mark for sarcasm, you’ll know the writer of that sentence doesn’t literally mean what they’re writing; they’re being sarcastic.”<\/p>\n
[From SarcMark: Sarcasm punctuation is a great idea – Odd News | newslite.tv<\/cite><\/a>]\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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