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What are the best examples of genuine irony?

Alanis Morissette

Alanis Morissette performing circa 1995 — Alanis Morissette performing circa 1995. Photograph: Lester Cohen

One of my pet hates is when something is described as ironic when it is simply surprising, amusing or strange. (See Alanis Morissette’s song Ironic.) What are the best examples of genuine irony? Shane Maloney, Wigan

Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday.

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