Our Lifestyle

Sarcasm: It’s a Lifestyle

In a world of earnestness and enthusiasm, some just operate on a different frequency. We’re the ones who communicate in a language understood by a select few, where a raised eyebrow speaks volumes and a seemingly innocent comment carries layers of hidden meaning. We’re not just a fan of sarcasm; we’re living a sarcastic lifestyle. Sarcasm keeps things light when life’s too heavy. It’s our armor against the nonsense, our way of saying “I see through this BS but I’m still smiling”. It connects us who speak the same fluent snark. It’s how we cope, connect, and conquer. One clever comment at a time. For the sarcastic soul, every interaction is an opportunity for a perfectly timed, subtly delivered dose of wit.

One can say it’s a different kind of optimism. Some might call it cynicism, but we prefer to think of it as a form of realistic optimism. We’ve seen enough to know that not everything is sunshine and rainbows, but instead of dwelling in the gloom, we find humor in it. We see the irony, the absurdity, and we’re not afraid to point it out (with a knowing smirk on our face). It’s about finding the light in the dark, even if that light is a flickering, sarcastic neon sign.

First things first:

Is sarcasm rude? Misunderstood? We think it depends, are you trying to hurt feelings? We want to address our personal take on this matter. Sarcastic people have been known for catching heat for being “too mean” or “passive aggressive”. Now it can be taken too far and used for verbally bullying someone. There’s a thin line there, we feel as though maybe it’s mostly because people lack a sense of humor or people with thin skin perceive it as being rude (those people are probably not even fun to hang out with anyways) when it’s not intended as such. We understand that sarcasm doesn’t always come off so direct and clear. It can easily be misinterpreted especially if the tone is off, timing is off and the ambiguous nature of the context. 

“Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit but the highest form of intelligence”, wrote that connoisseur of wit, Oscar Wilde. 

Sarcasm Is Art:

Just how Picasso had paint. We have punchlines. Sarcasm is basically an art form. Being sarcastic isn’t always about being rude. It’s about being clever, sharp, and just a little spicy. It’s the difference between saying, “wow, that’s an interesting outfit”, and saying, "you look like you lost a bet”. We think sarcasm is a subtle dance between wit, timing and the deep, unshakable knowledge that you’re probably the funniest person in the room (even if nobody gets it right away). That’s not arrogance. That’s self-awareness with better delivery. Sure, not everyone gets it. That’s okay. Some people don’t get Wi-Fi on airplanes and act like it’s the end of civilization. We can’t help them.

What can we do? Wear our sarcasm proudly. On our faces. In our tone. Oh, and yes, on our shirts. Because if you’re going to be misunderstood, you might as well look good doing it.

John Ashley Tees Owner

John A. Menapace