Definition of irony: A strange or interesting situation because things seem to happen the way you expect. When it comes to finding examples of satire, life proves stranger (and more interesting) than fiction. These ironic examples will catch anyone's attention and bring a laugh or two.
What is the irony of the Bible?
Among the most interesting examples of satire, the most shop-stolen book in the United States is the Bible.
What's the irony of "Charlie Brown Christmas"?
Every year, ABC cuts "Charlie Brown Christmas" — a film about over-commercialization of the holidays — to make room for more ads.
What is the irony of Charlie Chaplin?
He used to compete in the "Charlie Chaplin Walk" competition... And got 20th place.
What is the irony of the inventor of the stop sign?
William Ino, the "father of traffic safety," invented stop signs, crosswalks, traffic circles, one-way streets, and taxi ranks — but never learned how to drive. A classic example of irony, because he never had the opportunity to benefit from his own invention.
What was the irony of the people who invented basketball?
The only failed basketball coach in the history of the University of Kansas was James Naismith, who invented basketball in 1891. This funny satirical example proves that just because you think of the idea doesn't always mean you'll be the best at executing it.
What was the irony of Julius Caesar?
The place where Julius Caesar was murdered in 44 BC is now an unhighed shelter for homeless cats.
What is the irony of Alexander Graham Bell?
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, but refused to put one in his study. He feared it would distract him from his work.
What's so ironic about bullfighting?
Bullfighting enthusiast Bill Hillman has written a book called How to Survive the Bulls of Pamplona, all about how to avoid being stabbed by a bull. Three weeks after the book was published, he was stabbed by a bull.
What's the irony of a lifeguard?
In 1985, a group of New Orleans lifeguards gathered at the Municipal Swimming Pool to celebrate the fact that no one had drowned in the pool last summer. After the party, they found the body of a clothed man who had drowned in a pool of water.
What's the irony of litigation?
In 2009, Guinness World Records listed Jonathan Lee Riches as the record holder with the largest number of indictments. Angrily declaring that Guinness World Records "has no right to publish my works, my legal masterpieces," he sued them.