40 Dark Humor Memes That Will Appeal to Your Dark Side
Updated: Sep. 10, 2023If you've got a dark sense of humor or are looking for some serious laughs, these dark humor memes are just the twisted-yet-lighthearted jokes you need. Welcome to the dark side, friends.
Give yourself to the dark side
What makes mom memes, jokes about dieting and vacation memes so uproariously funny is that they are totally relatable. The same holds true for dark humor memes, which use gallows humor to elicit major laughs.
People with a dark sense of humor view serious or taboo topics—think: death, mental health, illness and work dissatisfaction—through a comedic lens. Dark humor memes are there for you when you feel like if you can’t laugh, you might cry. They provide a safe venue to express, cope with and share the not-so-bright side of life.
While they might not be everyone’s cup of tea, dark jokes and dark comedy movies and TV shows are having a moment. So we’ve rounded up some legitimately funny dark humor memes to go along. Whether you’re looking to make light of serious situations or simply love black comedy, these memes will deliver the laughs.
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1. Wait, everyone else has ups?
When you’re experiencing more downs than ups, cheer up with some gut-busting funny podcasts.
2. Life is hard
Funny inspirational quotes have a place, but sometimes you just need to browse dark humor memes in order to feel better.
3. Is it Friday yet?
Sneak away to the break room and scroll through these hilarious and oh-so-relatable Monday memes that are oddly comforting.
4. Rerouting …
You might not be ready for the pearly gates just yet, but when it’s your time, wouldn’t it be a hoot to go out with these morbidly funny last words?
5. Am I late?
You know what they say: Better late than never. Now smooth things over with some hilarious one-liners.
8. Tomorrow is a new beginning
No matter the time of year, you can always use fresh-start quotes to begin a new day.
9. Enjoy your meal
If you’re loving these dark humor memes and want more of the things that go bump in the night, tell your friends (or fellow vamps) these Halloween jokes.
10. Good intentions
Swap those snarky comments for something that’ll make ’em laugh. You can’t go wrong if you memorize one of these short jokes.
11. So that’s why Grandma’s thermostat is set to 85 degrees
You might as well make the best of it and have a hearty laugh with these comical jokes about aging.
12. That’s a recipe for heartache
Er, instead of organ theft, try wooing your beloved with these funny roses-are-red poems.
13. Don’t pick up
Oh sure, we’d love to talk on the phone. (If you couldn’t tell, that’s some major sarcasm there.)
14. A kid at heart
If the adage “laughter keeps you young” is true, then these super funny cartoons about old age should turn back the hands of time—at least temporarily!
17. In need of a self-esteem boost
You don’t give yourself enough credit: You’re a blast to be around. But if you want to be sure your friends call you the funny one, then share these clean jokes with the group chat.
18. Crisis mode
It won’t solve all your problems (or even most of them), but taking a break to watch some funny movies on Hulu can give you a mood boost.
19. It’s about more than clean underwear
Whether you’re smartly dressed or in comfy clothes when you go, scrolling dark humor memes and reading these amusing obituaries in between hauntings should keep you entertained.
20. The poor man’s Aspen
If you’re the sort of person who’d do something like this, you might enjoy these dumb jokes. But word of warning: You really, really shouldn’t do something like this.
22. I’m on fire
If you feel like your life’s a bit of a dumpster fire right now, remember that there’s nowhere to go but up. And if life’s stressors have really got you down, take a moment to veg out in front of some ’80s cartoons that’ll make you feel like a kid again.
23. This ain’t no block party
Some people love their neighbors like friends. Others want everyone to say off their lawn.
24. Racing thoughts
It’s one thing to say awake bingeing your favorite funny movie on Amazon Prime. It’s an entirely different thing to let worries keep you from sleep, which is why you may want to meditate before hitting the hay.
25. Temporary relief
We’re not saying we want to get rid of our kids completely, but a parent can dream about a temporary reprieve—you know, just long enough to watch a couple funny movies before it’s back to Dad and Mom mode.
26. Taking turns
We’d advise against this unkind tactic. After all, there’s a time and place for gallows humor!
27. “Hey, Alexa? Find me a new surgeon”
It’s probably best that you book with another MD. And once you’ve scheduled, it’s time to browse these funny things to ask Alexa.
28. So we meet again
Make sure you’re wearing a name tag! If this meme made you snort with laughter, you’re going to love these funny limericks.
29. Endless zoomies
You’ve seen hilarious photos of pets acting like people, but this dark humor meme is one pet parents can truly relate to.
30. This is the bad place
If life is feeling a little less than great, these funny tweets will help you laugh through the tough times.
31. Retribution
You don’t have to wait until April 1 to get your revenge. Try one of these easy-to-pull-off April Fool’s Day office pranks.
32. Spayed, neutered and scared silly
You gotta hand it to your dog: He sure knows how to spin a funny animal story for his four-legged friends.
33. Making an effort
If your mental health could use a metaphorical rainbow, get laughs from the queen of country with Dolly Parton’s down-home humor quotes.
34. Retirement can’t come soon enough
Until then, take a break, put your feet up and let these funny work quotes get you through the day.
35. New perspectives
When you hit a certain age, your mindset shifts from “What could go wrong?” to “Why the heck not?”
36. Too good to be true
In the midst of trials and tribulations, you might be surprised at how funny (not stuffy) poems can perk up your day.
37. Just here for the funeral
This would surely make for a funny story to tell your fellow mourners later.
39. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse
How about lightening things up with some funny photos to fuel your upward journey out of the pit of despair?
