4.4+Situational+Irony

Situational Irony - An occasion in which the outcome is significantly different from what was expected or considered appropriate. See the examples below:

Example 1: During the time of the Pharaoh in ancient Egypt, Moses was born at a time when the children of Israel were increasing in number, thus, posing a threat to the Egyptian Pharaoh, who feared that these children would grow up and help the enemies of Egypt. However, Moses' mother tried to hide him when the Pharaoh ordered all newborn baby boys to be killed and Moses was eventually adopted by the Egyptian royal family. In the end, it was Moses who was responsible for the downfall of the Pharaoh. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/situational-irony.html Example 2: When there was an assassination attempt made on President Ronald Reagan, all the shots fired by John Hinckley initially missed the President. However, one of the bullets ricocheted off the bullet proof limousine and struck the President on the chest. Thus, although the vehicle was actually made bullet proof for the protection of the President, it was partially responsible for him being shot. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/situational-irony.html Example 3: media type="youtube" key="OWDsUgd6g9Y?fs=1" height="344" width="425" Example 4: media type="youtube" key="h6sj89xgnl4?fs=1" height="340" width="560"