Irony in culture functions to identify problems in society
Irony is good for picking out distinct problems
However, irony does not offer a solution
...rather it is good for exposing hypocrisy in society
David Foster Wallace calls this "Lazy Cynicism"
While irony hits the mark on mocking society
...it has little to no impact on solving its problems
Irony in society supports cynical hipsterism
but has replaced thoughtful conviction
As the mark of an educated world view
irony can be seen as a branch of "anti authority"
and is liked by many "counter cultural" hipsters
because irony is seen as "against" the norm
