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While dark humor isn't a new concept, the name was only introduced in 1935 by the French surrealist Andre Breton. Dark humor jokes include themes that are usually considered taboo or hard to discuss and often include a touch of irony.

The most popular examples are Shakespeare’s writings, which often viewed tragic moments with a lighter side, and the famous works of British comedian Monty Python.

Our brains have to work quite hard to understand irony - sarcastic messages load our craniums with double the computing compared to usual forms of language.

So, having the sense of it basically means that your brain is more adept at solving creative problems. However, if you use it too much, other people might confuse your dark sense of humor for sociopathic behavior.

Mr. Lovenstein, aka J. L. Westover, draws hilarious dark humor comics with the most unexpected endings. Featuring everything from animals to funny tips to random situations - I’m sure they’ll help you get through this workday quicker. Check our collection of these dark-humor memes below.

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#1

Simple comic illustrating dark humour with a character labeled "life" delivering a "no" response.

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    #4

    Three reptiles in a dark humour comic argue about identities.

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    Penny Cillin
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    CROCKOGATOR: Toad, schmoad. Call yourself whatever you like; I'm calling you Snacky McSnackersons. Now git in mah bellah!!

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    #7

    Comic of flowers humorously discussing their resilience; a darker take with witty dialogue.

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    Flora Polvado
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is one of the reasons I love dandelions. They're yummy too.

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    #10

    Taxi driver and passenger fall asleep in a car, dark humour comic scene.

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    Tiny Dynamine
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first I thought "Awww" then realised the taxi driver doesn't know where he lives so he put him in his own bed.

    Jace
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a great point. Maybe he doesn't intend any shenanigans.

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    Natasha L
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably the brightest out of the lot

    the awesome Piplup
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe mario drives taxi cabs on the side

    Brian Wasinger
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But....he never told him where he lives. Wait, whose bed it that??

    Mirriam Banda
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i guess mario needed some extra coins

    Pumpkin Head
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    POV: You're waking up to your uber's bed

    Pumpkin Head
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    POV: your waking up chaind to the drivers bed

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    2 years ago

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    AKAELLIE
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    how does he know where he lives...

    Ana
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only strangers were that kind...

    Eliyanah Arends
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok this is the best comic out there it is to pure for this list

    Pia kjærgaard
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aaaahh…. My Eyes are swimming over here🐳🐟🐠💦💦💦💦💦💦

    Shinomi Chan
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean I don't blame Mario for switching jobs, at least this ones clean one.

    Rob LeBlanc
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He took the unconscious passenger to bed and kissed him... Must be an Uber driver. ;)

    Dead Man Talking
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Taxi driver takes him home, & kisses him while asleep. Not just dark, but very creepy.

    Katie Abernathy-Holm
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so cute 🥺 but why does the driver look like the Pringles guy

    Lily Williams
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😬🤨ok just me or is this a bit too wholesome for this plus where the shut is he

    AMO226
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can this actually be a thing?! I’d pay handsomely for such a service!

    Fred Jackets
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plot twist: The driver was an angel delivering him to his death bed and that innocent boy/man is dead

    Foxyloxylou
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    D'aww-o-meter rates this 99999 //10 for d'aww-y ness

    Konrad Jamtoy
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh Uber is killing my job!!I gonna throw the CEO into lava!!LETS-A-GOO!!!

    Victoria Nelson
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    am i the only one confused about this because how did he know where the guy lived lmao

    Curious Cat
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its creepy so it must be an uber.

    Rob LeBlanc
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He took the unconscious passenger to bed and kissed him... Must be an Uber driver. ;)

    Katinka Min
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The artist put in one cute cartoon to see how high it'll make it up the list :-)

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    #11

    Two snakes in a comic are confused about whether they're necks or tails. One wears a tie, reflecting dark humour.

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    Penny Cillin
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ZOMG. Mind scientifically blown to bits. So THIS is why we never see a happy snake; biologically they don't even know which end is up. Like Chris Rock as the Zebra in Madagascar when he too had a biological epiphany: "Am I white with black stripes or black with white stripes??" And my own biological epiphany: "Am I just "with" stupid as the infamous T-shirt declares? Or am I actually the stupid one in this duo???" Sadly, there is proof on a near daily basis that I am not just "with" stupid but am, in fact, ate-UP with the stupidness. A check of my Permanent Record shows I think and do more stupid before breakfast than most full-time professional morons do in a lifetime.

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    #12

    Demon serving pizza illustrating dark humour with a spicy twist.

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    Hans
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happened to me, just not in hell.

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    #15

    Comic illustrating humor in adult friendships, with steps to latch onto a friend's leg and never let go, leading to success.

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    The Alchemist
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've done this before. In middle school and freshman of high school. Made a number of upperclassmen friends this way.

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    #16

    A masked character holds a gun, asking for money or life, while the victim responds with humor. Dark humor comic strip.

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    #18

    Cavemen joke about lazy kids, evolution of wheels, and tough past, capturing dark humour in comic strip.

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    Penny Cillin
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uphill! Both ways!! Farking kids with their fancy farking wheels and efficiencies and whatnot. It's just a fad. No way that whole "wheel" thing is gonna take off. No farking way.

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    #19

    Comic featuring Galileo humorously responding to criticism on his use of magnifying lenses with a dark humour twist.

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    Lilya
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was the funniest comic I've ever read. 😂

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    #21

    Man and dog in a dark humor comic about awkward kisses, featuring a funny twist on pet affection.

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    Hans
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha, did not see that coming.

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    #24

    A dinosaur asks for a high-five and gets ignored; 150 million years later, its skeleton gets one in a museum, showcasing dark humour.

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    Alexis
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least he got a high five eventually...

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    #25

    Comic strip about dark humour, character discovers treasure marked "The real treasure is friendship" with a disappointed look.

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    #27

    Dark humor comic about a character being judged for virtual life choices, featuring games like Tamagotchi and Sims.

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    Roselientje
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    S**t. If I only had treated my sims better. I am going to hell. But I dont think I am the only simsabuser

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    #32

    Comic strip illustrating dark humor with a character hesitating to unwrap a beautifully wrapped gift before deciding friendship matters.

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    Rebecca Finnigan
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get this at Xmas time I wrap all my presents for people to match my decorations then I'm sad when I have to give them away and get assorted colours and patterns that don't coordinate with my tree. I think I may have issues!!

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    #36

    Cat choosing to avoid human responsibilities in a dark humor comic.

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    Orkan
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well my cat died that way, here goes the feelings...

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    #38

    Comic with dark humour shows a person asking a child to clap if happy, then urgently demands, "Tell me your secrets!"

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    Gavyn Allen
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe it's alluding to the fact that the older man isn't happy.

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    #40

    A comic shows a couple in bed, surprised by a mysterious hand, highlighting dark humour.

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    #43

    Bird pushes chick from nest, chick falls. Bird remarks on raising a failure. Dark humour comic.

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    Annabelle Johnson
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    srsly? THAT WAS AN EGG, YOU BIRD BRAIN!! (pun intended)

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    #47

    Comic strip showing a card trick with identical cards for a dark humour effect.

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    Hans
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good trick, need to memorise.

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    #62

    Comic strip showing a person interacting with "Life," discussing dreams and experiencing ironic challenges. Dark humor theme.

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    #64

    Dark humor comic strip featuring a man with a persistent grin, gaining admiration, a job, love, and an award despite warnings.

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    #69

    Comic of person imagining their asleep leg dreaming, featuring humorous dream with a muscular man hugging the leg. Dark humour comics.

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    #71

    Comic strip featuring dark humour about a father and son discussing a new ball cap, ending with a comedic twist.

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    Jace
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Coincidence? https://oldstersview.wordpress.com/2009/09/23/you-cant-fix-stupid/

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    #72

    Comic about laser vision used to scan cereal barcodes, illustrating dark humour.

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    Hamlets twin
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it weird that this sounds cool? I can tell I'm getting old.

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    #75

    Prometheus and eagle in a dark humor comic discussing liver eating in a funny, sarcastic exchange.

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    #78

    Comic about surviving without internet, featuring humorous dark humor actions: yelling at birds, eating rocks, oppressing women.

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    Bridgette David
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh I think people still do all the same stuff as they did before. Only now they post video/pics of themselves doing it!

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    #81

    Cartoon of Sun Tzu painting, using dark humor with phrases like "crushed-skull white" and "blood-of-my-enemies red."

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    #82

    Comic character's day spiraling into chaos, showcasing dark humor in six panels.

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    #83

    Comic strip featuring Socrates engaging in humorous, philosophical debate about the relativity of "up high." Dark humor ensues.

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    Joshua Collado
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish we could do that in real life. I would've been killed by my own sister but anyways.

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    #86

    Comic featuring a humorous exchange about face length over drinks, showcasing dark humor.

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    CandyCorn
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone think the horse looks like a 'my little pony'?

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    #87

    Comic strip with wind chime humor, featuring a person on a porch and a wind spirit enthusiastically interacting with chimes.

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    frank0ys
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...Now I will think about this when I hear wind chimes.

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    #88

    Comic strip about dark humor with a character struggling to buy food with $5 in their online bank account.

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    Jace
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what having Verizon for an ISP can do to one's finances.

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    #89

    Comic featuring dark humor with a character struggling to draw while under threat at gunpoint, ending with an exaggerated hot dog drawing.

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    Joseph Roberts
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just keep drawing stick figures so horrifically bad that they look like a really good anything else.

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    #91

    Comic of president jokingly fixing problems with a magic wand, headline reads "President Solves Everything." Dark humor comic.

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    Cuzy123
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how the title is daily recycling.

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    #98

    Dad humor comic showing parenting challenges and fantasies of driving away, with humorous twist and dark humour elements.

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    Monty Is Fiennes
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ....why I never became a parent......whoa-oh-ohh-o....

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    #99

    Comic of two people discussing skills, with dark humour about mastering drinking.

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    Jace
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah... I choke on fluids about 4 out of 10 drinks.

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    #100

    Comic of a couple discussing love, with a humorous twist in dark humor style.

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    Wulfur
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To all you who have made it this far, give me a like! We'll count how many make it!!

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    #103

    Comic strip showcasing dark humour with two characters discussing work productivity and loneliness.

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    orenji
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ain't it sad that most people can only bond with others through complaining? :')

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    #104

    Two swimmers panic over a shark fin, then a cow with a knife appears, highlighting dark humour in a comic strip.

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    Jordan Visnaw
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And for the last comic... You put one that's already been used... Thanks.

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