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Originally Posted by DamianJ
Aww, bless you for trying!
If you need any help with the long words there, just holla.
/me ruffles your hair
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No, I don't need any help, thanks for the offer but I'll help you once again
Situational irony
This is a relatively modern use of the term, and describes a discrepancy between the expected result and actual results in a certain situation.
For example:
When John Hinckley attempted to assassinate Ronald Reagan, all of his shots initially missed the President; however, a bullet ricocheted off the bullet-proof Presidential limousine and struck Reagan in the chest. Thus, a vehicle made to protect the President from gunfire was partially responsible for his being shot.