Alexis Ohanian

I get a lot more out of the - the touchy feely stuff that happens on reddit. And while I love the snark, and it makes me laugh, I am happy that there is this wonderful balance that plays out on reddit. Or you can get both. I enjoy having my cake and eating it too, especially if it's not a lie, and chocolate.

American Businessman

Julie Plec

Hollywood, Twitter, our friends - they all contribute to a community of snark. The more we engage in the way that everyone else engages, the more followers, likes, and RTs we get. But we can't rail against the cyberbullies without acknowledging what we also contribute to a culture of cruelty.

American Producer

Meghan Daum

When I talk to students or young writers about the importance of being unafraid to take controversial positions, I'm struck by the degree to which they can't entertain a thought, much less commit one to paper, without imagining the cacophony of snark they'll get in response.

American Author

Steven Weber

Social media has created a legion of social delinquents, billions of people speaking not their minds but their spleens, venting everything from the gum-cracking snark befitting a hair-twisting mallrat to the froth-flecked rage of a bell tower marksman.

American Actor

Geoffrey S. Fletcher

In these times of stress, snark, division and despair, I still suspect that two of the most important features we possess are imagination and a capacity for goodness. Those are qualities for which we will be remembered most fondly.

American Director

Tim Ferriss

What I don't like is snark for snark's sake. If you are going to make fun of me, at least be witty while doing it.

Ato Essandoh

Once you get my snark going, I'll just start snarking it up all over Twitter.

Lydia Millet

Snark describes a cynical position, and I'm not interested in that.

American Novelist

Jason Bateman

It earns you a lot of snark if you're able to convey vulnerability.

Rob Liefeld

The Internet snark has zero effect on me.

American Writer

Used to subtly show disrespect or mocking in a clever way.

Subtle Disdain

Snark can contain humor, but it might sting and not be taken lightly by everyone.

Often Humorous

Typically informal and used among friends or on social media.

Casual Tone

When you 'snark', you are making a cutting remark on purpose.

Speaking Snarkily

Often used to convey annoyance or as a comeback.

Reactionary Snark

When snarking, your tone can carry as much meaning as your words.

Tone of Voice

Understand that in literature, 'snark' refers to Carroll's fictional creature.

Literary Reference

In literary context, 'snark' doesn't imply humor like the modern usage.

No Comedic Tone

This definition of 'snark' is old and not used in everyday conversation.

Archaic Use

 I thought my rightness justified my rudeness -- harsh tones, raised voices, insults, interruptions -- but that strategy is ultimately counterproductive. Dialing up the volume and the snark is natural in stressful situations,