Some people find joy in sunsets and puppies. I find joy in the things that make everyone else uncomfortable. This collection of dark humor memes is for the people who realized a long time ago that the world is a burning dumpster and the only thing left to do is roast marshmallows over the flames. From energy drink cocktails to toddler skulls that look like alien hardware, we are crossing every line of decency today. If you aren’t offended, you aren’t paying attention.

Dark humor memes

There is a specific kind of genius in a bumper sticker that makes people choose between braking for kids or goth girls. It is a test of character that most people would fail in a heartbeat. And then we have the toddler skulls. Seeing all those adult teeth just waiting in the jaw like tiny, ivory soldiers is the kind of biological horror that stays with you. It is one of those cursed images that you can’t unsee no matter how much you want to. I also appreciate the idea of sleep being a “little death” given as a treat by God. It makes my afternoon nap feel a lot more prestigious. These edgy jokes are the bread and butter of people who have a nihilist humor streak a mile wide. Whether it is a man diving into a wood chipper or Mr. Clean helping you erase the evidence of your past, these memes capture the essence of laughing because the alternative is just too much work. We are all drowning in a sea of absurdity, and some of us are just lucky enough to get a high-five instead of a life jacket. It is dark, it is cynical, and it is exactly what the doctor ordered.

The Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal square looking terrified in a hospital is a level of specific comedy that I really admire. It is the intersection of breakfast food and medical malpractice that we didn’t know we needed. And let’s not forget the inspirational quote about letting go of mistakes while a man throws a child into a lake. That is the kind of “family values” humor that keeps me young. If you are still reading this, you are probably already on the list for the basement level of the afterlife, so you might as well enjoy the ride.

If your soul still feels a little too clean, you should definitely check out some cursed comments or maybe some dark comedy movie recommendations. You might also enjoy some nihilist memes or even some edgy social commentary to keep that cynical edge sharp. Just don’t blame me when you can’t sleep tonight.