TED-Ed: Situational irony: The opposite of what you think - Christopher Warner

The video discusses the common misunderstanding of irony, often confused with humor or coincidence. True irony occurs when the outcome is the opposite of what is expected. The video uses examples, such as a sitcom character dropping a cake and a tech-savvy senior citizen, to illustrate the concept. It encourages viewers to identify real-life instances of irony.

How does the text differentiate between funny situations and ironic situations?

What reasonable expectations are challenged in the example of the senior citizen texting?