What are some examples of cosmic irony?

Answer 1

Cosmic irony is irony envolving fate. Examples:

The Titanic, said to be 100% unsinkable, sunk in 1912.

At a ceremony marking the end of relief efforts of cleaning the Exxon Valdex oil spill, two seals were finally returned to inhabit the wild. Minutes later, they were eaten by a killer whale.

Answer 2

1. A firefighter's house burning down due to an accidental fire.
2. A doctor catching a rare disease they were trying to cure.
3. A lifeguard drowning in a pool.
4. A vegetarian winning a year's supply of free meat.