Isn't It Ironic, Dontcha Think?
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the slippery, often misunderstood concept of irony, unpacking its many forms—from Socratic to situational—while poking fun at Alanis Morissette’s “Ironic” and reflecting on how irony has shaped culture, literature, and g
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