German government advises against using irony on social media

Germans and humor are like water and oil. So it comes as no surprise when the Minister of State for Culture and the Media cautions against using sarcasm and irony on social media networks.

German government advises against using irony on social media

Please do not forget: people communicate here.

In these channels, people with different backgrounds and opinions communicate with each other. Treat your counterpart as you would like to be treated yourself. Please bear in mind: Sarcasm and irony quickly lead to misunderstandings in virtual conversations.

Thank you for your understanding - and for a good dialogue!

It would not be Germany if your personal background was not an issue. IOW, the kind of family you come from and the kind of education you have had. Your social and racial origins, your financial status, or the type of work experience that you have.

As important as the information is the dialogue with you.

We are looking forward to constructive and factual discussions.

Basically, make your input "constructive and factual" or just bugger off you uneducated sod.

Here is Robin Williams on German humor.

Since we are at it, here's George to make it final and fucking clear.