Is It Ironic?

Science · Asked 18th November 2011 · 1,507 views

Is it ironic that...

I learnt a story of stars that gain weight to become younger. I thought this would be ironic given how in human experience it is common to see losing weight as a way to stay young.

The verdict

55% ironic
45% not

55% say this IS ironic · 6 votes

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