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While dark humor isn't a new concept, the name was only introduced in 1935 by the French surrealist Andre Breton. Dark humor jokes include themes that are usually considered taboo or hard to discuss and often include a touch of irony.

The most popular examples are Shakespeare’s writings, which often viewed tragic moments with a lighter side, and the famous works of British comedian Monty Python.

Our brains have to work quite hard to understand irony - sarcastic messages load our craniums with double the computing compared to usual forms of language.

So, having the sense of it basically means that your brain is more adept at solving creative problems. However, if you use it too much, other people might confuse your dark sense of humor for sociopathic behavior.

Mr. Lovenstein, aka J. L. Westover, draws hilarious dark humor comics with the most unexpected endings. Featuring everything from animals to funny tips to random situations - I’m sure they’ll help you get through this workday quicker. Check our collection of these dark-humor memes below.

More info: mrlovenstein.com | Facebook | Twitter

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    #4

    Three reptiles in a dark humour comic argue about identities.

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    Penny Cillin
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    CROCKOGATOR: Toad, schmoad. Call yourself whatever you like; I'm calling you Snacky McSnackersons. Now git in mah bellah!!

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    #11

    Two snakes in a comic are confused about whether they're necks or tails. One wears a tie, reflecting dark humour.

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    Penny Cillin
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ZOMG. Mind scientifically blown to bits. So THIS is why we never see a happy snake; biologically they don't even know which end is up. Like Chris Rock as the Zebra in Madagascar when he too had a biological epiphany: "Am I white with black stripes or black with white stripes??" And my own biological epiphany: "Am I just "with" stupid as the infamous T-shirt declares? Or am I actually the stupid one in this duo???" Sadly, there is proof on a near daily basis that I am not just "with" stupid but am, in fact, ate-UP with the stupidness. A check of my Permanent Record shows I think and do more stupid before breakfast than most full-time professional morons do in a lifetime.

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    #15

    Comic illustrating humor in adult friendships, with steps to latch onto a friend's leg and never let go, leading to success.

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    The Alchemist
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've done this before. In middle school and freshman of high school. Made a number of upperclassmen friends this way.

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    #18

    Cavemen joke about lazy kids, evolution of wheels, and tough past, capturing dark humour in comic strip.

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    Penny Cillin
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uphill! Both ways!! Farking kids with their fancy farking wheels and efficiencies and whatnot. It's just a fad. No way that whole "wheel" thing is gonna take off. No farking way.

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    #27

    Dark humor comic about a character being judged for virtual life choices, featuring games like Tamagotchi and Sims.

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    Roselientje
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    S**t. If I only had treated my sims better. I am going to hell. But I dont think I am the only simsabuser

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    #32

    Comic strip illustrating dark humor with a character hesitating to unwrap a beautifully wrapped gift before deciding friendship matters.

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    Rebecca Finnigan
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get this at Xmas time I wrap all my presents for people to match my decorations then I'm sad when I have to give them away and get assorted colours and patterns that don't coordinate with my tree. I think I may have issues!!

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    #71

    Comic strip featuring dark humour about a father and son discussing a new ball cap, ending with a comedic twist.

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    Jace
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Coincidence? https://oldstersview.wordpress.com/2009/09/23/you-cant-fix-stupid/

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    #78

    Comic about surviving without internet, featuring humorous dark humor actions: yelling at birds, eating rocks, oppressing women.

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    Bridgette David
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh I think people still do all the same stuff as they did before. Only now they post video/pics of themselves doing it!

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    #83

    Comic strip featuring Socrates engaging in humorous, philosophical debate about the relativity of "up high." Dark humor ensues.

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    Joshua Collado
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish we could do that in real life. I would've been killed by my own sister but anyways.

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    #89

    Comic featuring dark humor with a character struggling to draw while under threat at gunpoint, ending with an exaggerated hot dog drawing.

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    Joseph Roberts
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just keep drawing stick figures so horrifically bad that they look like a really good anything else.

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    #100

    Comic of a couple discussing love, with a humorous twist in dark humor style.

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    Wulfur
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To all you who have made it this far, give me a like! We'll count how many make it!!

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    #103

    Comic strip showcasing dark humour with two characters discussing work productivity and loneliness.

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    orenji
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ain't it sad that most people can only bond with others through complaining? :')

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