constructive cynicism
Though in the English language there is no standard accepted method to denote irony or sarcasm in written conversation, several forms of punctuation have been proposed. Among the oldest and frequently attested are the percontation point, — also known as an ironicon — invented by Henry Denham in the 1580s, and the irony mark, furthered by Alcanter de Brahm in the 19th century. Both of these marks were represented visually by a backwards question mark.
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irony_punctuation
- What we really need is Sarcasm Punctuation.
- Ironicon. Best…Name…Ever.
