UnitedHealthcare's New CEO Announcement Draws a Frenzy of Dark HumorAppointments to leadership positions can provoke dark humor, especially in controversial contexts.
Joan Cornella's "I Hate Everyone" Vinyl Sculpture: A Limited-Edition Masterpiece with a Twist | stupidDOPEJoan Cornellà's 'I Hate Everyone' sculpture exemplifies his unique blend of dark humor and social commentary, celebrating individuality while critiquing societal norms.
Mayfair Witches Season-Premiere Recap: We Need to Talk About LasherThe show's charm lies in its absurdities and the complex character arcs, particularly Rowan's challenges as a new mother.'Mayfair Witches' balances dark humor with moral ambiguity, creating a unique blend of supernatural drama.
Tim Dillon Dresses As Ghost of Murdered CEO for Netflix Special: I'm Going To Hell For This, You Might As Well Laugh!'Tim Dillon's Netflix special used dark humor to confront public reactions to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Brooklyn Stand Up comedy act returns with crack-up setlist * Brooklyn PaperUnique halftime entertainment act involving audience participation at Brooklyn Stand Up shows.Comedy as a language to communicate and lighten dark times.
Tim Dillon Dresses As Ghost of Murdered CEO for Netflix Special: I'm Going To Hell For This, You Might As Well Laugh!'Tim Dillon's Netflix special used dark humor to confront public reactions to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Brooklyn Stand Up comedy act returns with crack-up setlist * Brooklyn PaperUnique halftime entertainment act involving audience participation at Brooklyn Stand Up shows.Comedy as a language to communicate and lighten dark times.
Review: 'Squid Game' is back with a vengeanceSeason 2 of 'Squid Game' deepens character development and intensifies the story while maintaining its dark humor and absurdity.
How 'The Boys' Shaped the Emotional Journey of Season 4Season 4 of 'The Boys' deepens character complexity while maintaining its dark humor and satirical essence.
Slow Horses Incompetence Index: Honeypots and PowerPointsThe show brilliantly highlights the disastrous lives of its characters as they face inevitable personal and professional ruin.The characters' decisions and flaws create an engaging narrative filled with suspense and humor.
Review: 'Squid Game' is back with a vengeanceSeason 2 of 'Squid Game' deepens character development and intensifies the story while maintaining its dark humor and absurdity.
How 'The Boys' Shaped the Emotional Journey of Season 4Season 4 of 'The Boys' deepens character complexity while maintaining its dark humor and satirical essence.
Slow Horses Incompetence Index: Honeypots and PowerPointsThe show brilliantly highlights the disastrous lives of its characters as they face inevitable personal and professional ruin.The characters' decisions and flaws create an engaging narrative filled with suspense and humor.
Tuesday Morning, Kentish Town: a short story by the award-winning author Kevin BarryThe article portrays a vivid snapshot of two elderly women coping with life changes through dark humor and nostalgia amidst a shifting urban landscape.
Peacock Turns the Rom-Com Into a Game of Death in the Charming "Laid" | TV/Streaming | Roger EbertModern dating is rife with insecurity, amplified by Ruby's experiences in 'Laid.'The series uniquely blends romance with dark comedy through Ruby's trials.
What to watch: Sexy new Peacock series comes with body countLaid explores the darkly comedic implications of a woman whose former lovers are dying sequentially, amidst her quest for love.
Crime and thrillers of the month reviewMackie's novel explores the dynamics of wealth, family dysfunction, and murder with dark humor and rich character portrayals.
Crime and thrillers of the month reviewBella Mackie's novel explores dark humor through a wealthy family's dysfunction and murder at a birthday party, juxtaposed with Laura Sims's eerie examination of identity.
No Good Deed Recap: Dead InsidePaul learns to express his emotions after believing Lydia killed Mikey, revealing deeper relationship issues.Mikey's survival foreshadows unresolved family tensions and the absurdity of the Morgans' situation.
Crime and thrillers of the month reviewMackie's novel explores the dynamics of wealth, family dysfunction, and murder with dark humor and rich character portrayals.
Crime and thrillers of the month reviewBella Mackie's novel explores dark humor through a wealthy family's dysfunction and murder at a birthday party, juxtaposed with Laura Sims's eerie examination of identity.
No Good Deed Recap: Dead InsidePaul learns to express his emotions after believing Lydia killed Mikey, revealing deeper relationship issues.Mikey's survival foreshadows unresolved family tensions and the absurdity of the Morgans' situation.
Ghost stories and salty humour in dark tale of Hull trawlermenRichard Bean's 'Reykjavik' encapsulates complex themes of guilt, community, and the aftermath of tragedy with humor and supernatural elements.
Got Milk?The A24 film starring Nicole Kidman offers a unique and provocative twist to the Christmas genre, focusing on scandalous love and humor.
25 Years Ago, An Iconic Screenwriter Made the Trippiest Sci-Fi Movie of the '90sThe film 'Being John Malkovich' offers a surreal and darkly humorous take on identity, art, and the complexities of celebrity culture.
Got Milk?The A24 film starring Nicole Kidman offers a unique and provocative twist to the Christmas genre, focusing on scandalous love and humor.
25 Years Ago, An Iconic Screenwriter Made the Trippiest Sci-Fi Movie of the '90sThe film 'Being John Malkovich' offers a surreal and darkly humorous take on identity, art, and the complexities of celebrity culture.
from Medievalists.net3 months agoNew Medieval Books: The Stone Witch of Florence - Medievalists.netThe Stone Witch of Florence combines historical details with magic and mystery, creating a compelling narrative set during the Black Death.
Juxtapoz Magazine - Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolves? Anna Weyant Isn't...Weyant's work elegantly balances dark humor and lightness, drawing attention to complex narratives within contemporary art.
9/11 has became an internet memeThe tragedy of 9/11 sparked an immediate wave of dark humor on online forums, illustrating the complex relationship between comedy and tragedy.
Damaged review Samuel L Jackson comes to Edinburgh in crime thrillerThis crime thriller genre blends absurdity and humor, showcasing an unlikely cast in a traditional British police drama setting.
Slow Horses Season-Premiere Recap: Identifying MarksJackson Lamb's complex character combines callousness with unexpected kinship, revealing the depths of his humanity in the face of tragedy.
The Spies of Slow Horses' Are as Useless as Everyone Else'Slow Horses humorously brings to life the misfit spies of MI5, blending dysfunctional characters with high-stakes politics in espionage.
'Kinds Of Kindness' Isn't Supposed To Be Funny | DefectorYorgos Lanthimos' films create discomfort through dark humor while exploring themes of cruelty and isolation.
Cannes 2024: Kinds of Kindness; Oh, Canada; Scenarios | Festivals & Awards | Roger EbertR.M.F. Is Flying explores equal-opportunity dark humor, while Kinds of Kindness veers off course with a misplaced attempt to escalate tension, and Oh, Canada delves into a dying documentarian's final confessions.
Ad of the Day: Lynx makes a bold bet on comedy with two new spotsLynx (Axe) ads by Lola-MullenLowe use dark humor to promote fragrance attraction, departing from traditional advertising approaches.
The disturbing detail in Shrek you completely missed - until now: 'I won't be able to sleep'Shrek's Mama Bear ending is a darker detail some fans were unaware of.
Writing Through the War in UkraineThe article discusses Sasha Vasilyuk's op-ed on the collateral damage of Russia's war on Ukraine and highlights her novel, blending true events with dark humor.
John Lithgow to star in Royal Court play about Roald Dahl's antisemitismGiant by Mark Rosenblatt features John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, touching on his controversial views.Rosenblatt's debut play explores dark humor and the line between opinion and dangerous rhetoric in Roald Dahl's life.
Alexei Navalny Was Buried to the Terminator 2 Theme SongNavalny used dark humor as a form of defiance against Putin's regime.Navalny's burial had a touch of humor with the Terminator 2 soundtrack.
Evil Recap: The Expendable AtheistsThe show creatively weaves dark humor, societal critique, and mystery elements into its storylines.
Noah Hawley's Coens Obsession Still Fuels 'Fargo'Noah Hawley's 'Fargo' series is deeply inspired by the Coen Brothers' style, incorporating their dark humor and tone while also infusing real-world elements.