Dark Comedy

Dark Comedy, also known as black comedy, is a genre of humor that finds comedy in subjects that are typically considered serious, taboo, or distressing, such as death, illness, or societal issues. This type of comedy often employs irony, sarcasm, and exaggeration to provoke laughter while simultaneously confronting the audience with uncomfortable truths or moral dilemmas. It challenges conventional boundaries of what’s considered acceptable to joke about, often leading audiences to reflect on the absurdity of life and the human condition. Dark comedy can be found in various forms of media, including literature, film, and stand-up performances, and it often elicits both laughter and thought-provoking responses from its audience.