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{
"1_11232": {
"utterance": "And I love that I work and do all the cleaning, and you're okay with that.",
"speaker": "BERNADETTE",
"context": [
"And I love that you're strong and independent.",
"And yet, I still love when you hold a door for me.",
"I love that I'm kind of a slob around here, and...\nyou're okay with that.",
"Uh-huh."
],
"context_speakers": [
"HOWARD",
"BERNADETTE",
"HOWARD",
"BERNADETTE"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 4 implies Bernadette is comfortable with Howard's messiness.\n- Sentence 5, said by Bernadette, begins with agreement but quickly shifts tone.\n- The shift becomes evident in sentence 6, where Bernadette sarcastically says she loves working and doing all the cleaning.\n- This sarcasm is highlighted because sentence 3 shows Howard acknowledging his messiness without offer to help.\n- The irony in sentence 6 arises because it contrasts with the agreeable fa\u00e7ade, revealing dissatisfaction with their domestic arrangement."
},
"1_7402": {
"utterance": "I didn't know they gave Nobel prizes for making boom-boom in the potty.",
"speaker": "LEONARD",
"context": [
"the paper was rejected, but recently, he was proven right.",
"And now he's on the fast track to win a Nobel prize.",
"Yeah, that's basically what I said.",
"The point is Higgs is being celebrated for work he did 50 years ago, so that got me thinking,",
"perhaps I've already hit upon the idea that will win me my Nobel prize."
],
"context_speakers": [
"SHELDON",
"SHELDON",
"PENNY",
"SHELDON",
"SHELDON"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 4 mentions Higgs celebrated for work done 50 years ago, suggesting significant scientific achievements can be recognized much later.\n- Sentence 5 shows Sheldon contemplating that he may already have conceived a Nobel-worthy idea.\n- Leonard's reply in the last sentence drastically shifts the context from scientific achievement to a mundane, early childhood milestone of learning to use the toilet (\u201cmaking boom-boom in the potty\u201d).\n- This stark contrast creates irony by equating Sheldon's potential Nobel-worthy idea to a universally trivial accomplishment."
},
"1_3660": {
"utterance": "There a new girlfriend in there? 'Cause you might need one.",
"speaker": "PENNY",
"context": [
"Leonard, what do the two of you talk about after the coitus?",
"My guess is, \"Hey, four minutes! New record!\"",
"That's why I'm the funny one.",
"Anyway, we followed the guy to this garage sale, and they had the coolest stuff.",
"They were closing up. We got this whole box for 60 bucks.",
"We didn't even get to go through it all. There could be anything in here."
],
"context_speakers": [
"SHELDON",
"HOWARD",
"HOWARD",
"LEONARD",
"HOWARD",
"LEONARD"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 6 mentions Leonard and Howard buying a box without knowing its contents, suggesting excitement for potential treasures.\n- Sentence 7, spoken by Penny, inquires humorously if there's a new girlfriend in the box.\n- The irony derives from contrasting the anticipation of valuable or interesting items (sentence 6) against the absurdity and impossibility of finding a girlfriend in a box, highlighting the comedic incongruity and indirectly poking fun at Leonard's social life."
},
"2_49": {
"utterance": "We got a box.",
"speaker": "JOEY",
"context": [
"When that guy was robbing us and I was locked in the entertainment unit for like six hours, do you know what I was doing there in all that time? I was thinking about how I let you down. Yeah. But if I had known what kind of friend you would turn out to be, I wouldn't have worried about it so much. See you around!",
"Wait! Just wait one second. There has to be something that I can do, something. If we still had that entertainment unit, I would get in there for six hours and think about how I let you down."
],
"context_speakers": [
"JOEY",
"CHANDLER"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Speaker_JOEY is upset about being let down by Speaker_CHANDLER, as expressed in sentence 1.\n- Speaker_CHANDLER wants to make amends and is willing to experience what JOEY went through, as mentioned in sentence 2.\n- The entertainment unit is no longer available, making CHANDLER's proposal impossible.\n- JOEY suggests an alternative, \"We got a box\", in the last sentence, offering a way for CHANDLER to experience a similar situation.\n- This shows JOEY acknowledging CHANDLER's willingness to make amends, not sarcasm or irony."
},
"1_8052": {
"utterance": "Like Burt and Ernie. You guys even teach me stuff about words and numbers.",
"speaker": "PENNY",
"context": [
"I swear, that man is the most egotistical, insufferable human being I have ever met.",
"Yeah, but you two make such a cute couple."
],
"context_speakers": [
"LEONARD",
"PENNY"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 1 and sentence 2 establish a negative feeling from LEONARD towards another person.\n- Sentence 3 introduces PENNY's contrasting viewpoint that LEONARD and the subject of his irritation make a \"cute couple.\"\n- Sentence 4, by comparing them to \"Burt and Ernie,\" familiar characters who educate children, suggests an innocence and functionality in their relationship that contrasts sharply with LEONARD's frustration.\n- The irony in sentence 4 arises because it juxtaposes the serious adult conflict with childlike simplicity and educational value, making it unexpectedly amusing."
},
"1_9087": {
"utterance": "Why? Because I got an ugly, itchy sweater, and my brother got a car? No, I was her favorite.",
"speaker": "LEONARD",
"context": [
"Yup, oh... here you go.",
"Oh, thank you.",
"Here, get yourself an eraser for your troubles.",
"Oh-ho.\nI forgot about this. \nMy aunt made it for me when I started college.",
"Aw, did she hate you?"
],
"context_speakers": [
"LEONARD",
"SHELDON",
"SHELDON",
"LEONARD",
"PENNY"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Leonard receives an ugly, itchy sweater from his aunt.\n- Leonard's brother receives a car from the same aunt.\n- Leonard claims he was his aunt's favorite, despite the significant disparity in the value and appeal of the gifts they received.\n- The irony lies in the contrast between the perceived favoritism and the actual expressions of favoritism through the gifts. Despite receiving a far less desirable gift, Leonard still claims to be the favorite, which contradicts the evidence presented."
},
"2_599": {
"utterance": "No I am upset because crocodin turbs are wearing darker colors.",
"speaker": "DOROTHY",
"context": [
"I am not talking to you",
"I guess you are still upset with me about last night aren't you?"
],
"context_speakers": [
"DOROTHY",
"BLANCHE"
],
"show": "GOLDENGIRLS",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 1 sets the stage for an apparent conflict between the speakers.\n- Sentence 2 shows BLANCHE assuming the conflict relates to a recent event (\"last night\").\n- Sentence 3 has DOROTHY indicating the reason for her upset is nonsensical (crocodin turbs wearing darker colors), an issue unrelated and trivial compared to the context established.\n- The irony in Sentence 3 arises because DOROTHY\u2019s stated reason for being upset is unexpectedly trivial and absurd, contrasting the serious expectation set by the previous dialogue."
},
"2_315": {
"utterance": "I guess you'd know that, being one of the two of us, though, right?",
"speaker": "RACHEL",
"context": [
"So. I just thought the two of us should hang out for a bit. I mean, you know, we've never really talked."
],
"context_speakers": [
"RACHEL"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 1 establishes that Rachel wants to hang out because they have never really talked.\n- Sentence 2, by stating \"I guess you'd know that, being one of the two of us, though, right?\" uses irony.\n- The irony in Sentence 2 arises because it's obvious to both parties involved (Rachel and the listener) that they have not talked much; stating this fact is unnecessary and humorously highlights the awkwardness Rachel is attempting to overcome."
},
"1_11120": {
"utterance": "Next time I might be in a rush, it's good to have a few in the bank.",
"speaker": "SHELDON",
"context": [
"There's nothing weird going on with me and your mother.",
"Stewie, your bath is getting cold!",
"I got to go, bye.",
"Penny?\nPenny.\nPenny.\nPenny.\nPenny.",
"You knocked more than usual."
],
"context_speakers": [
"PERSON1",
"PERSON2",
"PERSON1",
"SHELDON",
"PENNY"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Speaker_SHELDON knocks repeatedly, saying \"Penny\" multiple times.\n- Speaker_PENNY comments on the excessive knocking.\n- Speaker_SHELDON explains his action by saying that \"Next time I might be in a rush, it's good to have a few in the bank.\"\n- The reason is not ironic because Sheldon's statement is a literal explanation of his behavior; he's humorously suggesting that by overdoing something now, he can 'save' effort for a future occasion."
},
"2_352": {
"utterance": "No Rose, it stands alone.",
"speaker": "DOROTHY",
"context": [
"What are you seeing?",
"Nightmare on Elm Street 4",
"Do you have to see 1, 2 and 3 to appreciate it?"
],
"context_speakers": [
"PERSON",
"BLANCHE",
"ROSE"
],
"show": "GOLDENGIRLS",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Blanche mentions she is watching \"Nightmare on Elm Street 4.\"\n- Rose questions if it's necessary to see the first three movies to understand the fourth.\n- Dorothy states that \"it stands alone,\" implying that watching the previous movies is not necessary.\n- The irony in Dorothy's statement arises because, generally, sequels, especially the fourth in a series, often depend on their predecessors for context and continuity, making Dorothy's assurance somewhat ironic or unexpected."
},
"2_523": {
"utterance": "Well, I'm a headhunter. I hook up out of work Soviet scientists with rogue third-world nations. Hi Rasputin!",
"speaker": "CHANDLER",
"context": [
"Hi Ben, and uh ..",
"I said \"a little bit\" Ross."
],
"context_speakers": [
"ROSS",
"JOEY"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Speaker_CHANDLER uses irony by stating his profession as a headhunter for out-of-work Soviet scientists and rogue nations.\n- The irony arises from the unlikelihood and the exaggeration of his job description.\n- Calling someone \"Rasputin,\" a historical Russian figure, further exaggerates by implying an absurd and humorous connection between modern job finding and historical, controversial figures.\n- The unexpected and exaggerated nature of Chandler's statement contrasts with conventional job roles, creating humor through irony."
},
"2_174": {
"utterance": "Oh! Satan's minions at work again?",
"speaker": "CHANDLER",
"context": [
"And there's five hundred extra dollars in my account."
],
"context_speakers": [
"PHOEBE"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 1 mentions an unexpected positive occurrence.\n- The context of the occurrence is financial, typically seen as good luck or a mistake in favor of Phoebe.\n- Sentence 2's reference to \"Satan's minions\" suggests involvement by evil or mischievous forces.\n- In reality, such forces are not believed to engage in minor or beneficial financial errors.\n- Therefore, the irony in Sentence 2 arises from attributing a small, positive financial surprise to malevolent supernatural beings, which is a stark and humorous contrast to the typical associations with such entities."
},
"2_492": {
"utterance": "I'm sorry Sophia, but in Dorothy's defence, it sure sounds a lot like her.",
"speaker": "ROSE",
"context": [
"You what the joke going around teacher's lounge was today Ma? Me",
"I know this joke",
"Everybody heard on the radio that some anonymous Ma was complaining that her dependent daughter Dorothy doesn't have a life of her own.",
"What you think of the only grey head substitute teacher named Dorothy wasting her life away in Miami?"
],
"context_speakers": [
"DOROTHY",
"SOPHIA",
"DOROTHY",
"SOPHIA"
],
"show": "GOLDENGIRLS",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Speaker_DOROTHY mentions a joke about herself unknowingly in sentence 3.\n- Speaker_SOPHIA indirectly confirms it's actually about Dorothy in sentence 4 by describing her situation exactly.\n- Speaker_ROSE tries to defend Dorothy in sentence 5, but instead, she inadvertently confirms the joke applies to Dorothy.\n- The irony in the last sentence arises because Rose's attempt to defend Dorothy actually reinforces the truth of the joke, highlighting Dorothy's situation as being precisely as the joke described."
},
"2_11": {
"utterance": "His cappucino maker.",
"speaker": "DOROTHY",
"context": [
"The only thing we have in common is under the sheets",
"Whats under the sheets?"
],
"context_speakers": [
"DOROTHY",
"ROSE"
],
"show": "GOLDENGIRLS",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 1 inherently suggests a sexual context between people (\"the only thing we have in common is under the sheets\").\n- Sentence 2 shows confusion or curiosity (\"Whats under the sheets?\").\n- Sentence 3 unexpectedly shifts the context from a sexual innuendo to a mundane household item (\"His cappuccino maker\").\n- The <ironic> effect in Sentence 3 arises because the anticipation of a sensual or personal revelation is humorously contradicted by the mention of a non-sexual, everyday appliance."
},
"1_8827": {
"utterance": "How do you not tear off his clothes and take him right here on this table?",
"speaker": "PENNY",
"context": [
"Awkward silence. Sheldon on his phone.\nNo touching. Somebody's having date night.",
"It's actually steamier than it looks.\nSheldon's looking up the phallic symbolism of root vegetables in Renaissance paintings.",
"Oh, no, I got bored with that.\nI'm just browsing cuticle scissors on Amazon."
],
"context_speakers": [
"PENNY",
"AMY",
"SHELDON"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Speaker_PENNY observes an unromantic scene (sentence 1).\n- Speaker_AMY humorously suggests there's more passion in the situation than visible, citing Sheldon\u2019s interest in the symbolic meaning of vegetables in art (sentence 2).\n- Speaker_SHELDON reveals he's actually looking at something mundane online (sentence 3).\n- Speaker_PENNY's last remark (sentence 4) is ironic because it contrasts the banal reality (Sheldon's disinterest in romance or sensuality) with a dramatically exaggerated sexual desire, highlighting the absurdity humorously."
},
"1_1772": {
"utterance": "\"Dave.\" Sounds like Leonard's got a new BFF.",
"speaker": "HOWARD",
"context": [
"There are always do-overs when my people play sports.",
"Where were you that's more important than Wii bowling night?",
"Actually...",
"It's rhetorical.\nThere is nothing more important than Wii bowling night.",
"Come on, it's just a video game. And we suck at it.",
"Nice motivational speech from the team captain.",
"Where were you?"
],
"context_speakers": [
"HOWARD",
"SHELDON",
"LEONARD",
"SHELDON",
"LEONARD",
"SHELDON",
"SHELDON"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 4 suggests that nothing is more important than Wii bowling night to SHELDON.\n- Sentence 5 indicates that LEONARD trivializes the importance of the game and reveals they were not participating in it.\n- Sentence 8 sarcastically introduces \"Dave\" as LEONARD's new best friend forever (BFF), implying a close relationship.\n\nThe irony in Sentence 8 lies in the exaggeration used by HOWARD to mockingly suggest that LEONARD has replaced his regular friends with \"Dave\" due to missing Wii bowling night, despite no actual indication of such a significant friendship."
},
"2_617": {
"utterance": "And protected them from a tornado?",
"speaker": "CHANDLER",
"context": [
"How do you feel?",
"Well, let's just say that Krog will be fully equipped to destroy the universe again in twelve to fourteen hours.",
"Okay, so I"
],
"context_speakers": [
"PHOEBE",
"CHANDLER",
"PHOEBE"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 2 establishes Chandler's feeling metaphorically by implying he's regaining his strength or recovering from something, using the fiction of \"Krog.\"\n- Sentence 4, Chandler's sudden shift to talking about protecting someone from a tornado, seems unrelated to the ongoing metaphor or conversation about feelings.\n- This abrupt change and lack of context make sentence 4 appear ironic because it absurdly juxtaposes a dramatic scenario with the abstract, humorous recovery context previously established, adding unexpected humor to his state of recovery."
},
"1_80": {
"utterance": "Since it's not bee season, you can have my epinephrine.",
"speaker": "SHELDON",
"context": [
"Here we go. Pad thai, no peanuts.",
"But does it have peanut oil?",
"I'm not sure. Everyone keep an eye on Howard in case he starts to swell up."
],
"context_speakers": [
"LEONARD",
"HOWARD",
"LEONARD"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Sentence 4 indicates Sheldon offering his epinephrine to Howard.\n- This action is due to Howard's potential allergic reaction (mentioned in sentence 2 and 3), which could be severe.\n- Sheldon implies he carries epinephrine for his own use during bee season, presumably because of his own allergies.\n- Offering his epinephrine to Howard in case of a reaction shows concern for Howard's well-being and readiness for an emergency.\n- Thus, the last sentence is not ironic because it's an offer of genuine help based on the context of Howard's allergy."
},
"2_467": {
"utterance": "That is the coast guard!",
"speaker": "RACHEL",
"context": [
"Just because he's got a bigger boat he thinks he can take up the whole river. Get out of the way jackass! Who names their boat Coast Guard anyway?"
],
"context_speakers": [
"JOEY"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Sentence 1 conveys Joey's frustration towards a boat owner for taking up too much space on the river, also mockingly questioning the choice of the name \"Coast Guard\" for a boat.\n- Sentence 2 is spoken by Rachel, who clarifies that the boat in question actually is the Coast Guard.\n- The last sentence (sentence 2) is not ironic because it serves as a correction to Joey's misunderstanding by stating a fact, without any intended sarcasm or irony."
},
"1_6472": {
"utterance": "You'd think a winner could make a decent cup of cocoa.",
"speaker": "SHELDON",
"context": [
"Then take away his keys and make him wander the streets with the other drunks.",
"You remember Sheldon and Raj and Howard.",
"Not really, no.",
"It's funny, huh, Leonard?",
"Back in school, I was the winner and you were the loser.\nAnd now we're reversed.",
"You're the winner."
],
"context_speakers": [
"SHELDON",
"LEONARD",
"PERSON",
"PERSON",
"PERSON",
"PERSON"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 1 introduces the idea of removing someone's privileges as punishment.\n- Sentence 4 sets up a contrast between past and present success between two characters.\n- Sentence 5 identifies one character as the current \"winner\".\n- Sentence 6, Sheldon makes a comment that implies even though the \"winner\" (mentioned in sentence 5) supposedly excels now, he fails at making a simple task like cocoa.\n- The irony lies in the expectation that a \"winner\" should be competent in even mundane tasks, contrasted with the failure to make cocoa, highlighting a humorous discrepancy in the assumed capabilities of a \"winner\"."
},
"1_2819": {
"utterance": "You know, I've always wanted to go to a Goth nightclub.",
"speaker": "SHELDON",
"context": [
"Howard, what did you do?",
"They're called tattoo sleeves. Look.",
"I got them online. Raj got a set, too.",
"Fantastic, right?",
"Put them on, have hot sex with some freaky girl with her business pierced, take them off, and I can still be buried in a Jewish cemetery."
],
"context_speakers": [
"LEONARD",
"HOWARD",
"HOWARD",
"HOWARD",
"HOWARD"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Howard describes getting temporary tattoo sleeves to look edgy without permanent commitment.\n- Howard mentions using them for a specific image, including sexual encounters, still adhering to cultural norms (sentence 4).\n- Sheldon's desire to visit a Goth nightclub, typically associated with permanently altered appearances and lifestyles, contrasts starkly with Howard's temporary, consequence-free approach.\n- The irony lies in Sheldon showing interest in a genuine subculture experience immediately after Howard's superficial commitment to a similar aesthetic is highlighted."
},
"2_152": {
"utterance": "Your makeup?",
"speaker": "ROSS",
"context": [
"Are you referring to my man's bag? At first it I thought it just look good. But its practical too, check it out! Its got compartments for all your stuff. Your wallet, your key, your addressbook."
],
"context_speakers": [
"JOEY"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Joey highlights the bag's features, emphasizing its practicality for organising items like a wallet, keys, and an address book, referring to traditionally masculine items.\n- Ross's interjection with \"Your makeup?\" introduces an item typically associated with femininity.\n- The irony arises because Ross's comment contrasts with the masculine context Joey set up, playfully suggesting that the bag, despite its masculine presentation, serves a similar function to a woman's purse, blurring traditional gender norms."
},
"2_58": {
"utterance": "Why?",
"speaker": "PHOEBE",
"context": [
"Welcome back!",
"Hey! Can we pick up where we left off?",
"I don't know, I'm still pretty tired out from this afternoon."
],
"context_speakers": [
"PERSON",
"PHOEBE",
"PERSON"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Sentence 1 introduces a return of the speakers.\n- Sentence 2 shows Phoebe wanting to continue a previous activity or conversation.\n- Sentence 3 reveals that the person is still fatigued from earlier activities that day.\n- Sentence 4 (Phoebe's \"Why?\") directly queries the reason for the person's tiredness, showing genuine inquiry or lack of awareness of the cause.\n- The progression demonstrates Phoebe's interest in understanding the person's state, making her question sincere and not ironic."
},
"2_430": {
"utterance": "I guess you would know that or else we would be in a predicament room",
"speaker": "CHANDLER",
"context": [
"Listen it's kind of an emergency"
],
"context_speakers": [
"CHANDLER"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 1 sets up a situation of urgency.\n- Sentence 2 introduces an unconventional term, \"predicament room,\" which does not exist in normal discourse.\n- The irony in sentence 2 stems from:\n - The expectation of conventional responses to emergencies (e.g., calling emergency services, taking immediate action).\n - Instead, it humorously suggests a formal, bureaucratic approach (\"predicament room\") to an emergency, which is impractical and contrasts sharply with the urgency mentioned in sentence 1.\n- The humor and irony highlight the absurdity of managing emergencies bureaucratically."
},
"2_426": {
"utterance": "Are you kidding? I love that guy! Morning's here! Morning is here,",
"speaker": "JOEY",
"context": [
"HEY!! Do you Oh come on! Morning's here! Morning's here! The morning is here! Sunshine is here! I"
],
"context_speakers": [
"PERSON"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Sentence 1 establishes the context where the first speaker is enthusiastically greeting the morning.\n- Sentence 2 shows Joey responding positively to the enthusiasm, echoing the sentiment.\n- The repetition of \"Morning's here!\" by both speakers emphasizes their mutual excitement or appreciation for the morning.\n- Joey's exclamation, \"Are you kidding? I love that guy!\" indicates his genuine enjoyment and not sarcasm.\n- Therefore, the last sentence's sentiment of pleasure and agreement is sincere, not ironic."
},
"1_3259": {
"utterance": "No, I mean Princess Leia. Of course I mean Bernadette. She's a wonderful girl and she really likes you.",
"speaker": "PERSON",
"context": [
"Thank you.",
"So, shall we get started?",
"Sure.\nBut can I ask you a question first?",
"Do you want to play Cylon and colonist?",
"I want to know why you're playing make-believe with me when you could be out with a real woman tonight.",
"You mean, Bernadette?"
],
"context_speakers": [
"HOWARD",
"HOWARD",
"PERSON",
"HOWARD",
"PERSON",
"HOWARD"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Speaker_PERSON asks Speaker_HOWARD why he's playing make-believe (sentence 4) instead of spending time with a real woman.\n- Speaker_HOWARD mentions Bernadette, indicating he understands \"real woman\" to potentially refer to her (sentence 5).\n- Speaker_PERSON sarcastically suggests Princess Leia as a potential date before seriously referring to Bernadette (sentence 6), underlining the absurdity of the suggestion.\n- The irony in the last sentence arises because Speaker_PERSON emphasizes Bernadette's qualities and affection for Speaker_HOWARD, highlighting the folly of Speaker_HOWARD's imaginary engagements over a real, meaningful relationship."
},
"2_534": {
"utterance": "Oh, come on!",
"speaker": "PHOEBE",
"context": [
"When did I say you were boring?!",
"Oh my God, I remember now! We were playing chess!",
"Phoebe! You and I have"
],
"context_speakers": [
"ROSS",
"PHOEBE",
"ROSS"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Speaker_PHOEBE accuses Speaker_ROSS of calling her boring.\n- Speaker_ROSS is surprised and questions when he made such a statement.\n- Speaker_PHOEBE then recalls it was during a game of chess.\n- Speaker_ROSS begins to refute her claim but is interrupted by Speaker_PHOEBE's dismissive response.\n- The last sentence, \"Oh, come on!\" by Speaker_PHOEBE, is <not ironic> because it shows her impatience or disbelief at Speaker_ROSS's denial without using irony. She genuinely finds his reaction or denial dismissible."
},
"2_209": {
"utterance": "Really?",
"speaker": "MEMBER-GIRL",
"context": [
"He doesn't need to be sarcastic. I mean, that was sarcasm wasn't it?"
],
"context_speakers": [
"SCOTT"
],
"show": "SARCASMOHOLICS",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 1: Speaker_SCOTT points out sarcasm in another person's statement.\n- Sentence 2: Speaker_MEMBER-GIRL responds with \"Really?\"\n- Speaker_MEMBER-GIRL's response appears to question SCOTT's interpretation.\n- However, given the context, her \"Really?\" can be understood as ironic.\n- This is because her brief question implies she finds it obvious or unnecessary to confirm sarcasm was involved, accentuating its clarity.\n- Hence, the irony in Sentence 2 arises from the contrast between her seemingly genuine query and the implicit suggestion that SCOTT's observation was excessively obvious."
},
"1_7047": {
"utterance": "Also instead of just living in your mother's house, you could actually live inside her body.",
"speaker": "LEONARD",
"context": [
"Wrong. Leonard?",
"Horse, but mostly just for the height.",
"A little bit for the genital girth.",
"Wrong, and let's keep it clean, shall we?",
"Kangaroo, uh, I'd be Kanga-Jew.",
"The first of my people to dunk a basketball."
],
"context_speakers": [
"SHELDON",
"LEONARD",
"LEONARD",
"SHELDON",
"HOWARD",
"HOWARD"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 6 introduces the concept of becoming a kangaroo, known for carrying their young in a pouch.\n- Sentence 7 humorously imagines a scenario where this ability allows an adult to literally live inside a parent's body, exaggerating the often-criticized situation of adults living at home.\n- The irony in the last sentence stems from taking the metaphorical critique of adults living at home to an absurd, literal level, making it both humorous and pointedly ironic."
},
"2_409": {
"utterance": "I'll catch you guys later.",
"speaker": "CHANDLER",
"context": [
"Hi, excuse me, is Rachel Green here? I'm supposed to meet her for lunch.",
"Oh she doesn't come here anymore. You can find her up on 10th.",
"Okay great."
],
"context_speakers": [
"CHANDLER",
"PERSON",
"CHANDLER"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- sentence 1: Chandler is looking for Rachel to meet her for lunch.\n- sentence 2: A person informs Chandler that Rachel no longer frequents this place and suggests another location.\n- sentence 3: Chandler acknowledges the information.\n- sentence 4: Chandler says he'll catch the people there later, indicating he plans on leaving to go find Rachel as advised.\n\nReasoning at the End:\n- The last sentence (sentence 4) is not ironic because Chandler's intention to leave to find Rachel aligns logically with the information he received. His departure is a direct consequence of learning Rachel's new location, making his statement straightforward and sincere."
},
"1_1931": {
"utterance": "Why don't you just lie down on the floor and swim there?",
"speaker": "LEONARD",
"context": [
"Where are we going?",
"You're driving me to the mall.",
"I'm going to acquire a book that summarizes the current theories in the field of friend-making."
],
"context_speakers": [
"LEONARD",
"SHELDON",
"SHELDON"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 3 implies Sheldon is taking an unreasonably formal approach to learning about friendship, a subject often considered more intuitive and emotional.\n- Sentence 4 sarcastically suggests an alternative, impractical method of transportation (\"lie down on the floor and swim there\") as a parallel to Sheldon's impractical approach to learning about friendship.\n- The <ironic> nature of Sentence 4 stems from its use to highlight the absurdity in Sheldon\u2019s method (acquiring a book on friend-making), by suggesting an equally absurd action."
},
"1_7082": {
"utterance": "...to all the good times we had, like, uh, when we went camping and spent that night telling each other all our secrets. I told him I'm addicted to pedicures and he told me he lost his virginity to his cousin.",
"speaker": "RAJ",
"context": [
"This man became my whole world.",
"Yeah, nice speech, Francine.",
"I'm not done, but thank you.",
"I think back...."
],
"context_speakers": [
"RAJ",
"PERSON",
"RAJ",
"RAJ"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Speaker_RAJ shares personal and intimate moments from his relationship with the man he's speaking about.\n- The last sentence contains confessions from both parties during a candid moment, indicating a deep level of trust and intimacy.\n- Speaker_RAJ's admission of his addiction and the man's revelation about his first sexual experience show vulnerability and the seriousness of their sharing.\n- The nature of these revelations contributes to the non-ironic tone, emphasizing the depth and sincerity of their relationship."
},
"1_3840": {
"utterance": "I read a study online that walking after a meal not only aids in digestion, but increases serotonin, and you know me, if there's one thing I like more than a refreshing beverage, it's serotonin. Bye-bye.",
"speaker": "SHELDON",
"context": [
"Ah\u2026I do so love beverages.",
"Now I think I'll take my after-dinner walk.",
"Since when do you take after-dinner walks?",
"Yeah, since when do you take walks?"
],
"context_speakers": [
"SHELDON",
"SHELDON",
"LEONARD",
"HOWARD"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Sheldon mentions enjoying beverages in sentence 1.\n- He decides to take a walk after dinner in sentence 2, which is unusual behavior for him.\n- He justifies his decision in sentence 7 by citing health benefits he read about online, indicating a genuine interest in serotonin.\n- His affinity for serotonin, a mood-enhancing chemical, and beverages is connected to his well-being.\n- Therefore, Sheldon's last sentence is not ironic; it reflects his genuine preference for activities that increase serotonin."
},
"2_29": {
"utterance": "It was like months ago.",
"speaker": "RACHEL",
"context": [
"Oh, that's Ross's.",
"Oh... Oh my God. He remembered.",
"Remembered what?"
],
"context_speakers": [
"CHANDLER",
"RACHEL",
"PHOEBE"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Rachel finds something that belongs to Ross.\n- She realizes that Ross remembered something significant.\n- Phoebe inquires what Ross remembered.\n- Rachel indicates that the event or thing Ross remembered happened months ago.\n- The reason for the <not ironic> nature of Rachel's last sentence (\"It was like months ago.\") is that she is genuinely surprised and touched that Ross remembered something important from months ago, showcasing a sincere emotional moment rather than irony."
},
"1_8746": {
"utterance": "I enjoyed it. When you told me I was going to be \"losing my virginity,\" I didn't think you meant showing me <i>Raiders of the Lost Ark</i> for the first time.",
"speaker": "AMY",
"context": [
"So what'd you think?",
"It was good.",
"That's it?",
"\"Good\"?"
],
"context_speakers": [
"SHELDON",
"AMY",
"SHELDON",
"SHELDON"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 3 implies a significant, life-changing event.\n- Sentence 4 uses a phrase (\"losing my virginity\") that typically refers to a person's first sexual experience, which is a major milestone in many cultures.\n- Sentence 5 reveals the actual event being discussed is watching a movie for the first time, which is much less significant than what the phrase in sentence 4 usually implies.\n- The irony in sentence 5 arises from the stark contrast between the expectation set by the phrase in sentence 4 and the actual event (watching a movie), making the statement humorous and unexpected."
},
"2_345": {
"utterance": "Oh I left them in my bulldozer .. I don't have tools!",
"speaker": "CHANDLER",
"context": [
"It isnt working",
"We have to unscrew the chain",
"Hurry, I can't feel my ears",
"Can you ever feel your ears?",
"Interesting"
],
"context_speakers": [
"JOEY",
"MONICA",
"JOEY",
"CHANDLER",
"JOEY"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 3 suggests Joey is in discomfort.\n- Sentence 4's humor from Chandler questions the literal feeling of ears, which aims to lighten the mood.\n- Sentence 6 surprises by Chandler claiming he left the required tools in his bulldozer.\n- The irony in sentence 6 arises because it\u2019s unexpected and comically impractical to associate having basic tools with storing them in a bulldozer, a place not typically related to minor mechanical tasks like unscrewing a chain."
},
"2_388": {
"utterance": "Yeah, she couldn't live without the Chan Love.",
"speaker": "CHANDLER",
"context": [
"Hey Pheebs!",
"Ohh! You made up!",
"Yeah, I couldn't be mad at him for too long."
],
"context_speakers": [
"CHANDLER",
"PHOEBE",
"MONICA"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Speaker_MONICA expresses she couldn't stay angry at CHANDLER, suggesting reconciliation (sentence 3).\n- Speaker_CHANDLER's comment \"Yeah, she couldn't live without the Chan Love\" (sentence 4) is a playful, affectionate remark referring to himself and their reconciled relationship.\n- Given the context of reconciliation (sentence 3) and the affectionate nature of CHANDLER's remark (sentence 4), the phrase \u201cthe Chan Love\u201d is an expression of their mutual affection and understanding, not irony.\n- Therefore, the last sentence (sentence 4) is not ironic but a playful acknowledgment of their restored relationship."
},
"1_7443": {
"utterance": "We've kind of been involved in a five-year experiment.",
"speaker": "PENNY",
"context": [
"in town were starting to say I was a witch.",
"Sheldon thinks the approach in this paper might change the way we calculate ferromagnetic hysteresis.",
"Oh, it's about time. I hated the old way.",
"Hi. I'm Penny.",
"Alex.\nUh, do you work with Dr. Hofstadter?",
"In a way."
],
"context_speakers": [
"SHELDON",
"PERSON",
"PENNY",
"PENNY",
"PERSON",
"PENNY"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Penny introduces herself to Alex in sentence 4.\n- Alex asks Penny if she works with Dr. Hofstadter in sentence 5.\n- In response to Alex's question, Penny, in sentence 7, states they've been involved in a \"five-year experiment.\"\n- The term \"five-year experiment\" is Penny metaphorically describing her on-and-off romantic relationship with Leonard Hofstadter (Dr. Hofstadter).\n- The comment is not ironic but literal in the context of their personal relationship, thus reflecting a real-life duration and involvement between Penny and Leonard."
},
"1_11439": {
"utterance": "No, you're right, we should do what you do. Have our mom send us pants from the Walmart in Houston.",
"speaker": "PENNY",
"context": [
"This isn't so bad.",
"That's easy for you to say. \nYour chair's not facing the lingerie section.",
"Boy, that's a lot of panties.",
"You guys comfy? This might take a while.",
"You know, I don't understand why women insist on making a big production out of buying clothes."
],
"context_speakers": [
"LEONARD",
"SHELDON",
"SHELDON",
"AMY",
"SHELDON"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 5 criticizes the way women shop for clothes.\n- Sentence 6 responds to this criticism by suggesting they adopt Sheldon's method of obtaining clothes, which involves his mother sending him pants from a Walmart.\n- The irony in Sentence 6 lies in praising Sheldon's unsophisticated and dependent method of acquiring clothing as a preferable alternative to shopping, which is clearly not a genuine suggestion but a sarcastic retort to his complaint."
},
"2_131": {
"utterance": "I really don't wanna sit with Allen Iverson over there .",
"speaker": "CHANDLER",
"context": [
"Wish I could switch with someone."
],
"context_speakers": [
"CHANDLER"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Chandler expresses a desire to switch seating arrangements.\n- He specifically mentions not wanting to sit \"with Allen Iverson over there.\"\n- Assuming the context is such that sitting with Allen Iverson is generally perceived as undesirable by Chandler, his statement is direct and sincere about his preference.\n- Therefore, the last sentence (sentence 2) is <not ironic> because Chandler is genuinely expressing a preference to avoid sitting with Allen Iverson, without using irony or sarcasm."
},
"2_326": {
"utterance": "Stick to the list.",
"speaker": "ROSS",
"context": [
"Ahh!",
"It wasn't on your list, but hopefully you'll think it's really fun.",
"A scooter!"
],
"context_speakers": [
"RACHEL",
"PERSON",
"RACHEL"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Sentence 1: Speaker_RACHEL expresses surprise.\n- Sentence 2: Speaker_PERSON implies they gave a gift that wasn't requested but hopes it's enjoyed.\n- Sentence 3: The gift is revealed to be a scooter, causing excitement.\n- Sentence 4: Speaker_ROSS emphasizes following the original request list for gifts.\n\nThe last sentence (Sentence 4) is <not ironic> because:\n- It directly responds to the deviation from the requested list (mentioned in Sentence 2).\n- Ross's admonition to adhere to the list contrasts with the preceding excitement, emphasizing a preference for following predetermined guidelines, without a tone of contradiction or sarcasm."
},
"2_242": {
"utterance": "Are you still enjoying your nap?",
"speaker": "CHANDLER",
"context": [
"Okay?",
"Hi Emma, it's the year 2020."
],
"context_speakers": [
"ROSS",
"CHANDLER"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 1 establishes a conversation initiated by Speaker_ROSS without context on the topic.\n- Sentence 2 is Speaker_CHANDLER addressing Emma, telling her it's the year 2020.\n- Sentence 3, by Speaker_CHANDLER, inquires if Emma is still enjoying her nap, suggesting a significant amount of time has passed since she began sleeping.\n- The irony in Sentence 3 stems from the exaggeration that Emma has been napping so long it has reached into years, implying an impossible duration for a nap."
},
"2_541": {
"utterance": "Oh yeah right. And what would my opening line be? Excuse me",
"speaker": "CHANDLER",
"context": [
"Go over to her. She's not with anyone."
],
"context_speakers": [
"MONICA"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Chandler is being encouraged by Monica to approach a woman who is alone (sentence 1).\n- Monica suggests a straightforward action, implying it should be easy for Chandler to start a conversation (sentence 1).\n- Chandler's response starts like he's considering following Monica's advice but then abruptly ends with \"Excuse me\" (sentence 2).\n- The irony in sentence 2 lies in the contrast between the expectation of a smooth or clever opening line and the abrupt, uncertain ending, showing Chandler's lack of confidence or plan."
},
"1_3125": {
"utterance": "But if she dumps you, she'll have a new boyfriend by tomorrow morning and you'll have a new girlfriend when you figure out how to build one.",
"speaker": "HOWARD",
"context": [
"Let me ask you something.",
"Do you think it's okay for Penny to have an ex-boyfriend sleep on her couch?",
"No, I mean, she's obviously way out of line.",
"Thank you!"
],
"context_speakers": [
"LEONARD",
"LEONARD",
"HOWARD",
"LEONARD"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 4 expresses Leonard's gratitude for Howard's initial support.\n- Sentence 5, Howard implies Leonard is less desirable than Penny, humorously suggesting Penny can easily find a new boyfriend while Leonard would struggle to the point of potentially having to \"build\" a girlfriend due to perceived social ineptitude.\n- The irony in sentence 5 lies in the contrast between the ease of Penny finding someone new and the exaggerated difficulty for Leonard, underscoring Howard's sarcastic consolation."
},
"1_8407": {
"utterance": "Oh, sure, what a wonderful idea. And after that, I'll make up my own rules of oral hygiene. You know, instead of flossing, I'll rub pudding on my gums. I'm going to get the number of the SyFy Channel and give them what for.",
"speaker": "SHELDON",
"context": [
"It ended on a cliffhanger.",
"They did.",
"Uh, Sheldon, there are two dumplings left. Do you want them?",
"Dumplings?\nDon't you understand what's going on here?",
"As a rule, no.",
"That show ended with all the residents of New York either dead or unconscious.\nNow I'll never know what happened.",
"Well, why don't you make up your own ending?"
],
"context_speakers": [
"SHELDON",
"LEONARD",
"PENNY",
"SHELDON",
"PENNY",
"SHELDON",
"PENNY"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 7 suggests PENNY's idea of creating a personal ending to the unresolved show.\n- Sentence 8 shows SHELDON's sarcasm by proposing an absurd alternative to established practice (replacing flossing with pudding), highlighting the impracticality.\n- The irony in S8 stems from SHELDON's exaggerated reaction to PENNY's suggestion, comparing making up an ending for a show to devising a nonsensical dental hygiene routine, underscoring the absurdity of deviating from established norms or expectations."
},
"2_338": {
"utterance": "And I am sure every person here really really wants you to join our group.",
"speaker": "MODERATOR",
"context": [
"Scott scott come back. You have to realize that we are a bunch of people with severe problems.",
"We have been trying to help ourselves, just like you have been trying to help yourself.",
"That's why we need to help each other.",
"I mean, you seem like a decent guy."
],
"context_speakers": [
"MODERATOR",
"MODERATOR",
"MODERATOR",
"MODERATOR"
],
"show": "SARCASMOHOLICS",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- The context implies a support group addressing its issues collectively (sentence 2).\n- The moderator emphasizes mutual assistance as crucial for their progress (sentence 3).\n- The affirmation of Scott\u2019s decency suggests a positive view of his potential contribution to the group (sentence 4).\n- The last sentence (sentence 5) could be seen as ironic due to the unexpected intensity of the group\u2019s desire for his participation, contrasting with the previous focus on mutual support rather than individual recruitment."
},
"2_294": {
"utterance": "Oh, um, I don't care!",
"speaker": "CHANDLER",
"context": [
"How do I look?"
],
"context_speakers": [
"JOEY"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 1 sets up a social context where Joey is seeking validation or an opinion on his appearance from Chandler.\n- Sentence 2, Chandler responds with \"Oh, um, I don't care!\", which is unexpected in this social context because friends typically show interest in each other's concerns.\n- The <ironic> nature of Chandler's response lies in the disparity between what is expected (a supportive or at least polite response) and what is delivered (an apparent lack of interest)."
},
"2_454": {
"utterance": "Ross umm, there's something that I've got to tell you, there's-there's someone else.",
"speaker": "PERSON",
"context": [
"It was dreadful. I felt terrible about how I acted when you said those wonderful things.",
"No, no, that-that, that's all right. Umm, I'm just glad you called."
],
"context_speakers": [
"PERSON",
"ROSS"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Speaker_PERSON expresses regret about their past behavior in response to kind words from ROSS (sentence 1).\n- ROSS dismisses the concern and mentions being glad that Speaker_PERSON reached out (sentence 2).\n- Speaker_PERSON then indicates there is an important piece of information to share, suggesting a serious tone (sentence 3).\n- The last sentence reveals Speaker_PERSON is involved with someone else, which is a straightforward and serious matter, not ironic given the context (sentence 4)."
},
"1_3707": {
"utterance": "Oh, I'm so glad you asked it like that. You.",
"speaker": "LEONARD",
"context": [
"Hey, Sheldon. I was up in the administration office, and I happened to overhear the name of the winner of this year's Chancellor's Award for Science.",
"And you want to rub my nose in the fact that my contributions are being overlooked again?",
"I am the William Shatner of theoretical physics.",
"All right, I'll play. What self-important, preening fraud are they honoring this year?"
],
"context_speakers": [
"LEONARD",
"SHELDON",
"SHELDON",
"SHELDON"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 1 sets the context for revealing the winner of the Chancellor's Award for Science.\n- Sentence 2 shows Sheldon's pessimistic and self-victimizing attitude, assuming his work is not recognized.\n- Sentence 3 further emphasizes Sheldon's feeling of being undervalued, comparing himself to William Shatner.\n- Sentence 4 shows Sheldon's anticipation for disappointment, expecting the winner to be undeserving.\n- The last sentence (Sentence_LEONARD) is ironic because, contrary to Sheldon's expectation of being overlooked, he is the actual winner of the award."
},
"1_5786": {
"utterance": "All right, so technically it's not a dinner date. I suppose you could call it a, uh, dinfast date. But if you did, you'd open yourself to peer-based mocking, such as, \"Hey, Leonard, how was your dinfast with Priya last night?\"",
"speaker": "SHELDON",
"context": [
"What are you doing?",
"Oh, uh, Priya's calling in a few minutes on Skype, and we are gonna have a dinner date.",
"It's 8:00 in the morning in Mumbai. \nHow can she have dinner?",
"Fine, whatever. \nPriya will be having breakfast."
],
"context_speakers": [
"SHELDON",
"LEONARD",
"SHELDON",
"LEONARD"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Sheldon notes the time difference makes it impossible for Priya to have dinner (sentence 3).\n- Leonard concedes it's not a dinner date since Priya will have breakfast (sentence 4).\n- Sheldon introduces the term \"dinfast\" to blend dinner and breakfast (sentence 5).\n- The reason for <not ironic> in the last sentence is Sheldon genuinely offers an alternative term, despite foreseeing potential mockery. He acknowledges the unique meal setup without sarcasm, focusing on the situation's unusual nature."
},
"2_350": {
"utterance": "No Rose, I am nervous because Sonny Bono gets elected mayor of Palm Springs, he is gonna make all the postmens wear leather bell bottoms and a fur vest.",
"speaker": "DOROTHY",
"context": [
"They are ain't here yet",
"No, but they should be any minute",
"You seem a little nervous.",
"Oh you're sure I am",
"Are you nervous cause you haven't met Michael's fiancee?"
],
"context_speakers": [
"BLANCHE",
"DOROTHY",
"ROSE",
"DOROTHY",
"ROSE"
],
"show": "GOLDENGIRLS",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence_ROSE asks if Speaker_DOROTHY is nervous about meeting Michael's fiancee.\n- Sentence_DOROTHY's response is unexpectedly about Sonny Bono's potential fashion mandates for postal workers.\n- The irony lies in the stark contrast between the expected topic of concern (meeting the fiancee) and the absurd scenario of mail carriers in flamboyant outfits.\n- Thus, the reason for the <ironic> is the humorous exaggeration and diversion from the original topic of conversation to an unrelated, fanciful worry."
},
"2_264": {
"utterance": "Okay?",
"speaker": "PHOEBE",
"context": [
"Listen, I'm sorry about that whole thing with Roger. It really wasn't right, and I, and I want to make it up to you, so umm, I brought you something that I think you'll really enjoy. Now, this is just a loan."
],
"context_speakers": [
"PHOEBE"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Speaker_PHOEBE acknowledges wrongdoing in sentence 1.\n- Speaker_PHOEBE expresses a desire to make amends in sentence 1.\n- Speaker_PHOEBE brings something she believes the other party will enjoy, indicating an attempt at reconciliation in sentence 1.\n- The mention of the item being a loan in sentence 2 emphasizes a temporary offering but within a genuine context of trying to make up for past actions.\n- The context suggests sincerity, making the last sentence <not ironic>."
},
"1_8837": {
"utterance": "Not as relieved as I'm about to be. It's a brave new world, little lady.",
"speaker": "SHELDON",
"context": [
"Really?",
"Yes.",
"Huh. Yeah, I always took it literally.",
"That's why I have never once moved my bowels in this or any restaurant. \nHmm.",
"I'm relieved that you don't have a problem with us working together."
],
"context_speakers": [
"SHELDON",
"AMY",
"SHELDON",
"SHELDON",
"AMY"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Sheldon has never understood the phrase \"dumping ground\" metaphorically, as seen in sentence 3.\n- Because of this misunderstanding, he has never used a restroom in a restaurant, mentioned in sentence 4.\n- Upon realizing his misunderstanding, Sheldon is ready to change his behavior, indicated in sentence 7.\n- Thus, the last sentence \"It's a brave new world, little lady\" is not ironic; Sheldon genuinely feels he is entering a new phase of behavior regarding using restaurant bathrooms."
},
"1_11201": {
"utterance": "He probably got a new one. Finish your breakfast. Look, there's an entire section of my dashboard that doesn't have any syrup on it.",
"speaker": "AMY",
"context": [
"It's nice they're getting exercise.",
"Although now that I think about it, Leonard would never go swimming in public without his swim shirt.",
"I'm sure he brought it.",
"No, but last year, at Magic Mountain, he got such a bad sunburn, we had to cut him out of it.",
"He probably got a new one. Finish your breakfast."
],
"context_speakers": [
"AMY",
"SHELDON",
"AMY",
"SHELDON",
"AMY"
],
"show": "BBT",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "1. Sentence 6 is about Amy coaxing Sheldon to finish his breakfast, emphasizing the need for him to eat by pointing out a detail on her dashboard.\n2. The detail mentioned (a section without syrup) is used humorously to suggest that Sheldon should consume more syrup, indirectly encouraging him to eat more of his breakfast.\n3. Therefore, the last sentence is not ironic because its purpose aligns with its literal meaning\u2014Amy encouraging Sheldon to continue eating."
},
"2_236": {
"utterance": "Gee, if only she were one and had no idea what a birthday was.",
"speaker": "CHANDLER",
"context": [
"You can't go away this weekend, its Emma's birthday, we are having a party.",
"Well can't you just have the party when we get back?",
"No, it won't be her real birthday."
],
"context_speakers": [
"RACHEL",
"MONICA",
"RACHEL"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": true,
"explain": "- Sentence 1 introduces the conflict: Rachel insists they can't miss Emma's birthday party.\n- Sentence 2 presents Monica's attempt at a simple solution: move the party.\n- Sentence 3 has Rachel rejecting this solution, emphasizing the significance of the actual birthday date.\n- Sentence 4, Chandler's response, uses irony by pointing out that Emma, being one year old, wouldn't understand or care about the date of her party, contrasting sharply with the importance Rachel places on celebrating on the exact date."
},
"2_191": {
"utterance": "So, you're just Bing?",
"speaker": "JOEY",
"context": [
"No, no, you're right, it is a ridiculous name!",
"It's not that bad.",
"Yes it is! From now on, I have no first name."
],
"context_speakers": [
"CHANDLER",
"JOEY",
"CHANDLER"
],
"show": "FRIENDS",
"sarcasm": false,
"explain": "- Sentence 1 establishes that Chandler thinks his name is ridiculous.\n- Sentence 2 shows Joey mildly defending the name.\n- Sentence 3 has Chandler emphatically agreeing that his name is bad and declares he has no first name.\n- Sentence 4, Joey then logically concludes that without a first name, Chandler would only be known by his last name, \"Bing.\"\n- The lack of irony in Joey's last statement arises because it is a straightforward conclusion based on Chandler's declaration in sentence 3."
},
"1_5058": {
"utterance": "An entire dinner to talk about your research? Where you going, the drive-thru at Jack in the Box?",
"speaker": "SHELDON",
"context": [
"Yes, I live with him.\nI don't... I-I really don't know why.",