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Dark humor, also known as dark comedy or black humor, is a style of comedy that tackles taboo subjects like death, disease, and tragedy, aiming to provoke discomfort, serious thought, and amusement. With roots in ancient Greek literature, as seen in the works of [[aristophanes|Aristophanes]], dark humor has evolved over time, influencing various forms of media, including film, literature, and stand-up comedy. This genre of comedy differs from blue comedy, which focuses on nudity, sex, and body fluids, and from obscenity, which is often used to shock rather than provoke thought. Dark humor has been used by comedians like [[louis-ck|Louis C.K.]] and [[anthony-jeselnik|Anthony Jeselnik]] to tackle sensitive topics, and has been featured in TV shows like [[south-park|South Park]] and [[family-guy|Family Guy]]. With its ability to make us laugh at the darkest aspects of life, dark humor has become a staple of modern comedy, with a vibe rating of 72, indicating a significant cultural impact. As [[chris-rock|Chris Rock]] once said, 'Comedy is the art of making people laugh at things they don't want to think about,' and dark humor is the perfect example of this.