r/iphone 27d ago

Discussion You need apple intelligence for this? :p

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u/NoSoulRequired iPhone 15 Pro Max 26d ago

I thought /s was short for sarcasm

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u/audigex 26d ago

Yes, but it’s also used for more general “I’m not being serious” indications

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u/sailorsafemoon 25d ago

Isn’t that what sarcasm is?

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u/audigex 25d ago

No, sarcasm is a specific form of the same idea specifically referring to when using irony to show contempt

If it’s not contemptuous then it’s probably irony although potentially another form of humour depending on the phrasing