Irony Trashed by Times

No Room for Debate. NYT publishes prurient attack on irony; Hyperallergic responds without irony. Which side are you on? 

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/17/how-to-live-without-irony/

http://hyperallergic.com/60656/why-irony-is-healthy/