Lesson 42: Irony Detect

Irony Detect

> MODULE 42 // SOCIAL NUANCE

Mission: Read the customer review below. Look at the Star Rating (1 Star) to understand the context. Hover over the italicized text to see the real meaning behind the sarcasm.

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John Doe

Posted 2 hours ago

Oh, just fantastic service. I absolutely loved waiting 45 minutes for a glass of cold water.

The waiter was so helpful that he ignored our table the entire night. Thanks for a perfect evening.

Tone Check

1. Is the customer actually happy?
2. When he says "fantastic service", what does he really mean?
3. What is the main clue that this is irony?

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