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black humor

Noun

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the juxtaposition of morbid and farcical elements (in writing or drama) to give a disturbing effect

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It’s the perfect blend of unapologetic black humor and batshit violent insanity to get you your horror fix, week in and week out. Source: Internet

Lyrical themes range from a primary focus on social and political concerns, to gory subject matter and black humor. Source: Internet

’s black humor, satiric voice, and incomparable imagination first captured America’s attention in The Sirens of Titanin 1959 and established him as “a true artist” (in 1963. Source: Internet

Lehrer's early work typically dealt with non-topical subject matter and was noted for its black humor in songs such as "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park". Source: Internet

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