There's evidence that different types of humor have different effects on our mental health. 686 Italians took an online survey post-Covid. The results were used to investigate the relationship between different comic styles, depression, anxiety, and stress. The study found “irony was positively associated with anxiety and stress. Wit was a protective factor associated with anxiety, while sarcasm was positively related to depression.”
Don’t feel guilty if some of these dark history memes made you laugh. There’s no need to apologize. As the evidence shows, you might be doing yourself and those around you a favor. And your mental health could benefit. On top of that, you might even be classed as a genius. Does your dark sense of humor help get you through the day? Let us know in the comments.
