grim humor
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They proficiently highlight the grim humor in so many of Agnes’ conversations, understanding that moving through the world, asking for a little bit of compassion, is hilariously mortifying, even if it shouldn’t be.
From Salon • Jul. 28, 2025
That friction creates much of the novel’s grim humor, which will be familiar to anyone whose favorite entertainment has an unavoidable human cost.
From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2023
Chicago has treated its criminal history with grim humor — multiple companies offer tours of legendary crime sites.
From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2021
During his first Zoom meeting with newly remote members of his 250-person staff, Rockwell began with some grim humor against a backdrop of a frightened, locked-down city.
From Seattle Times • May 24, 2021
“You don’t sound too sure of that,” he said, and there was yet a note of grim humor in his voice.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
