A paradox is a situation, statement, or idea that seems to contradict itself or goes against common sense but may actually make sense when examined further.

A stereotype is a widely held, oversimplified, and often negative idea or belief about a particular group of people, based on flawed assumptions and incomplete information.

Perception refers to the way we understand and interpret information that we receive through our senses, such as sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell.

Witty means someone who is clever, quick-thinking or humorous in their remarks or actions. Being witty often involves playing with words or ideas, making humorous observations, or making clever connections between seemingly unrelated things.

A "pet peeve" is something that annoys or bothers someone and is a particular point of frustration for that person. It could be a small, everyday thing that others might not even notice, but it is irritating for the individual.