What is irony and when is something ironic (with examples).

Question

I’ve always avoided using the word ‘ironic’ because I’m worried about using it incorrectly. I was listening to ‘Ironic’ by Alanis Morrisette and remembered she had been called out for not understanding what ironic meant. I find most explanations to be confusing and so I figured I’d ask here.

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Answer 1

My favorite example of irony is getting hit in the head by a falling safety helmet. The safety helmet is supposed to protect your head but in this case it’s doing the opposite.