This poster to the left characterizes mordant humor. It sharply criticizes lenient parents by stating that as a result of spanking, the author has respect for others. By doing this, they create humor due to their acerbity and sarcasm.
Nice perfume. Must you marinate in it?
This example to the left characterizes mordant humor. It states that the audience is wearing too much perfume by asking whether they marinate in it. By doing this, the employ sarcasm in a very acerbic fashion therefore this exemplifies mordant humor.