You’ve likely heard about the connection between appreciating dark humor and intelligence. The explanation there is that processing this type of humor takes some “mental gymnastics” because it’s a “complex information-processing task.”
Experts also say that dark humor requires more emotional nuance than simpler jokes like puns. This means that your brain’s left and right hemispheres are going against each other as you process these “darker” jokes. Simply put, you’re doing more thinking without even realizing it.
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It also was designed for you to work until 50-55 and then take a retirement pension, not 67-75+.
However, we also noted in our introduction that dark humor is a coping mechanism for many people, especially those who have experienced traumatic events. According to human behavior expert Claire Brummell, some people may use it to express the full spectrum of negative emotions.
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Also if I remember right the Bible has been translated and edited over 30,000 times so I don’t trust it to begin with.
"At times when we are engaging in dark humor, it's often because we are having an overwhelming experience of the more 'negative' or challenging emotions, such as grief, sadness, and anxiety,” Brummell said.
She also noted that dark humor may be a way to welcome other emotions, such as amusement, to help avoid battling more challenging feelings.
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For anyone curious it is called a murphy door. There's an entire company dedicated to making different types of these.
Challenging times may lead to the loss of personal power and control. People experience this when dealing with the loss of a loved one or a failed relationship. According to Brummell, dark humor can help a person regain control.
“The use of dark humor can, if nothing else, offer a chance to choose how we respond to what is going on. It can make us feel a little more in control than we otherwise would have,” she said.
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I don't know. 🤔 I have pretty extensive ink, and none of it hurt as bad as 99% of the corporate meetings I've been forced to attend. 😂
Of course, dark humor has its negative side. We can’t recognize that. For one, it can hinder people from moving forward from the dark episodes they are going through.
Like with anything in life, it’s all about finding the right balance, which is why Brummell reminds us about the importance of using it strictly for the funny aspect, as well as how it uplifts the spirit.
“Overdoing it to a point where we push people away and refuse to accept what we're going through, that can cause issues,” she said.
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Your bed is just a shelf to put your body on when you're not using it.
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A majority of Americans cannot read above a 4th grade level.
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That was happening to me up to age 6. Maybe I knew something then that I dont know now.
