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Black comedy
(redirected from Dark humour)

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Black´ com`e`dy    (blăk´ kǒm`ĕd`ŷ)
n.1.(Drama) a comedy that treats of morbid, tragic, gloomy, or grotesque situations as a major element of the plot.
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Noun1.black comedy - comedy that uses black humor
comedy - light and humorous drama with a happy ending


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But Irish writer Lisa McGee's play steers clear of bloodbaths and opts instead for plenty of strong language and dark humour.
I'd love to watch this movie with a packed cinema crowd because there's enough bloody gore and dark humour - intentional, I hope - to please any Halloween hungry audience this ghoulish weekend.
Speaking after the case, 37-year-old Mr Carr, who is known for his deadpan delivery and dark humour, said: "This is not a moment of levity - this is a very serious situation.
 
 
 
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