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I think you might've meant to say "how appropriate", or "how fitting". A situation is ironic is when the outcome is contrary to the expectation. (Eg: getting run over by an ambulance)

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/irony

Thank you, had not seen that one :-)

How apropos.

Why is that ironic?

Because Apple makes software walled-gardens.

Isn't that actually the opposite of "ironic", then?

Isn't THAT ironic!

How apposite!

Maybe they're being doubly, super ironic.

There are multiple kinds of irony; I keep forgetting this isn't something well known.

is "wrong" one of those levels

I think he's talking about the fact that the frame of the walls is made of steel. Then yes, that is somewhat ironic, depending on the exact alloy.

I think he meant "iconic".