This category contains stories in the sub-category of comedy that deals with themes that are primarily considered dark or depressing, such as drugs, death, murder, rape, and war.
Comedy sub-genres
In addition to placing stories here, please also consider adding the story to any appropriate comedy sub-categories:
Black comedy - Comedy dealing with dark or disturbing subjects, such as death or crime
Comedy drama - Drama with sporadic humorous elements or situations
Comic fantasy - Fantasy stories with a strong humorous tone, at times through oafish sidekicks
Comic horror - Horror stories that are presented in a humorous or comedic elements
Comic science fiction - Science fiction stories told in a humorous or comedic manner
Mockumentary - Comedy that presents itself as a clearly absurd, but real documentary
Observational comedy - Comedy addressing everyday occurrences in an absurd way
Parody - Comedic commentary on original works, their subject or author by ironic imitation
Physical comedy - Comedy relying on physical action or posturing to create humor
Political satire - Satire aimed at addressing serious political issues and considerations
Romantic comedy - Romance stories that are presented in a comedic style
Satire - Comedy used to address serious issues, such as politics or religion
Surreal comedy - Comedy based on strange juxtapositions of subjects or absurd situations
Word play - Comedy focused on often subtle manipulation of language, including puns