#43: Sarcasm — The Greek Word for Tearing Flesh With Words

Explore the brutal origins of sarcasm in ancient Greek, where the word *sarkasmos* derives from *sarkazein*. This episode reveals how the everyday act of saying the opposite of what you mean—telling your friend 'great job' after they fail—carries literal physical violence baked into its very etymology.---More from Sticky Note Podcasts:Deep in the Stacks (daily jazz vinyl) | Required Drinking (cocktail history) | Photography Knowledge (daily photo tips)stickynotepodcasts.com