The Dark Side of Laughter: Exploring Dark Humor
Dark humor operates in a paradoxical space, simultaneously eliciting laughter and provoking discomfort. It tackles taboo subjects like death, suffering, and social inequalities, often employing irony, sarcasm, and absurdity to subvert expectations. For instance, a joke about a tragic event might highlight the absurdity of the situation or offer a cathartic release through unexpected levity….