Technology Irony

235 real-life examples of technology irony, submitted by readers and voted on by the community. Think you've spotted irony in the world of technology? Submit your own example.

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  1. Is it ironic that I thought my friend was going to watch a band concert in-person and instead suggested he watch it using Skype, only to find out he was planning on using Skype all along?

    77% not ironic 3 votes Vote →
  2. Is it ironic that An article from the BBC about kidnapped children was written by "Nick Childs"

    67% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  3. Is it ironic that A fly ends up walking around brazenly on my fly-swatter like he owns it, and then flies off the handle when I want to strangle him?

    50% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  4. Is it ironic that A YouTube video asking: what if a certain (American) TV show were written by the Spanish? The book on which the TV show is based was inspired by a Spanish author.

    60% not ironic 3 votes Vote →
  5. Is it ironic that So I'm on my way to get emissions done for my car to get my registration renewed and I'm a block away from the test facility.

    60% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  6. Is it ironic that A website intended to clear up the confusion many have with irony makes it even more confusing?

    83% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  7. Is it ironic that My friend posted on facebook to complain about how she was being complained about on facebook.

    80% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  8. Is it ironic that An artisan who's fans are a source of drama on various Facebook groups posts on his own Facebook group that those other groups are unstable and dramatic.

    83% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  9. Is it ironic that People on this site do not understand the meaning of ironic?

    83% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  10. Is it ironic that A luddite who is a person opposed to increased industrialization or new technology is a registered member of: www.

    80% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  11. Is it ironic that The US government uses piracy to get software?

    73% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  12. Is it ironic that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is so famous, given the definition of "oblivion"?

    83% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  13. Is it ironic that I watch Saturday Night Live on Sunday Night.

    50% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  14. Is it ironic that My friend posted a powerful speech about overcoming depression on facebook via "Princess Fxxking Zelda".

    73% not ironic 3 votes Vote →
  15. Is it ironic that A woman joins social media in order to stay connected with others, believing in theory, that this would create happiness; in reality, she sees how alone she really is, creating sadness.

    57% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  16. Is it ironic that

    83% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  17. Is it ironic that An electronic billboard flashes "PAY ATTENTION -- Put down your cellphone".

    77% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  18. Is it ironic that A snow plow needed to be dug out of a snow drift?

    60% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  19. Is it ironic that A player on the well knowen video game Halo 4 has a nametag saying "D3athtoAll" but he doesn't score any kills himself, or assists?

    83% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  20. Is it ironic that They have braille letters on the keypad for drive thru ATMS?

    67% not ironic 3 votes Vote →
  21. Is it ironic that Using an apple product a day does not keep the doctor away?

    83% not ironic 3 votes Vote →
  22. Is it ironic that Being connected 24/7 via smartphone or e-mail to your job leads to burnout and feeling disconnected from yourself and everything else in your life?

    77% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  23. Is it ironic that My speakers are shaped like a monitor?

    57% not ironic 3 votes Vote →
  24. Is it ironic that All the posts in the "post something ironic" thread on a forum are NOT ironic!

    50% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  25. Is it ironic that My girlfriend liked my sarcastic Facebook status update about girlfriends like all their boyfriend's status updates?

    57% ironic 3 votes Vote →