Stop! Please stop!! You're being TOO IRONIC

Irony can be a beautful literary device.

But sometimes it can taken too far.

Like when the reader doesn't know that the words are intended as irony. When that happens, the readers takes the words literally.

Example: The Houston Press, in its annual "Best Of" issue, named The Facts, based here in Clute, "Best Community Newspaper."

It said:

With a name that's somehow both unassuming and boastful at the same time, The Brazosport Facts sets itself a high bar. And the feisty paper usually lives up to its moniker, providing colorful, comprehensive coverage of Brazoria County. It's not afraid of taking on polluters or the state agencies who don't police them, which can be a rare philosophy in smaller towns dominated by industries. And the staple of community papers -- maybe too thorough coverage of local sports, schools and society -- is presented in a lively way that appeals to more people than just those whose names show up in the stories.

Now that is ironic. And funny. Because obviously they are not reading The Facts that we read. There is just no way. It's impossible. That's why it's so ironic and funny and more than a little confusing. (Congrats to Kuff for being named "best blogger.")
[houston press]