Humor that uses offensiveness as part of the appeal and is based around offensive (or taboo) subjects. Edgy humor can take many varieties and forms. An example is the classic gay jokes and rape jokes that were a huge part of gaming culture in the 2000s.
An important and common element in edgy humor is the jokes are not normally enjoyed in a literal way. Usually offensive subject matter is used for an ironic effect or some other sort of psychological effect. For instance, a person may make racist jokes due to humor in the ridiculousness of what is being said and the stupidity of racist stereotypes. Certain slang that was common on the early internet (e.g. "fag, retarded") may be regarded as edgy humor, because these terms were used in a figurative and sarcastic tone, rather than being meant or believed literally.
Because offensive jokes have the potential to be misunderstood and the people offended have a desire to demonize said jokes, edgy humor is normally taken out of context nowadays to just mean "person using jokes to push bad beliefs or prejudices". Edgy humor has had its meaning changed by some as people wish to entirely discount the idea that people can like offensive subjects ironically as humor. Due to edgy humor being misconstrued and people's fear of being stereotyped as a result of them, edgy jokes of all kinds have slowly faded into obscurity in the recent era of the internet, but there is still a subculture that engages in said jokes.
An important and common element in edgy humor is the jokes are not normally enjoyed in a literal way. Usually offensive subject matter is used for an ironic effect or some other sort of psychological effect. For instance, a person may make racist jokes due to humor in the ridiculousness of what is being said and the stupidity of racist stereotypes. Certain slang that was common on the early internet (e.g. "fag, retarded") may be regarded as edgy humor, because these terms were used in a figurative and sarcastic tone, rather than being meant or believed literally.
Because offensive jokes have the potential to be misunderstood and the people offended have a desire to demonize said jokes, edgy humor is normally taken out of context nowadays to just mean "person using jokes to push bad beliefs or prejudices". Edgy humor has had its meaning changed by some as people wish to entirely discount the idea that people can like offensive subjects ironically as humor. Due to edgy humor being misconstrued and people's fear of being stereotyped as a result of them, edgy jokes of all kinds have slowly faded into obscurity in the recent era of the internet, but there is still a subculture that engages in said jokes.
Social Justice Warrior: "Edgy humor is a dog whistle for people who want to push racist beliefs"
Guy who likes edgy humor: "No, edgy humor is ironic... not all people who make racist jokes are actually racist"
Guy who likes edgy humor: "No, edgy humor is ironic... not all people who make racist jokes are actually racist"
by zRexxz November 20, 2023
Get the Edgy humormug. Kid a: How's life?
Edgy kid: Horrible, i have to live because of life
Kid a: Wow that's deep
Edgy kid: 12 INCHES DEEP INSIDE OF YOUR MOM!
Edgy kid: Horrible, i have to live because of life
Kid a: Wow that's deep
Edgy kid: 12 INCHES DEEP INSIDE OF YOUR MOM!
by What December 8, 2016
Get the edgymug. An edgy person is considered cringe for trying to be too cool. Edgy people include, music genres, haircuts, and jokes.
"Barbara, what describes these ear-bud, skateboarding, loud mouthed kids who disobey their mothers?"
"I believe they would be considered 'edgy,' Tom."
"I believe they would be considered 'edgy,' Tom."
by jakenisntmyname! December 22, 2021
Get the Edgymug. It is a group chat on reddit, where some of the most wholesome people gather around to have chat, share memes and thoughts, etc.
by Bevu_13 June 10, 2022
Get the Edgy and hornimug. 1. Unconventional.
2. Pushing the envelope.
3. Way out there.
4. At the forefront of a trend; experimental or avant-garde.
2. Pushing the envelope.
3. Way out there.
4. At the forefront of a trend; experimental or avant-garde.
That Conan O'Brien ... he's so edgy!
by KewlDude2017 December 4, 2017
Get the Edgymug. edgy = funny victim: OH MY GOD LOOK A PLANE AND TWO TOWERS
person 1: yes i laugh at 9/11 jokes but that didn't make any sense you dumbass
person 1: yes i laugh at 9/11 jokes but that didn't make any sense you dumbass
by rk092 January 15, 2024
Get the edgy = funnymug. most likely someone reading this now, hoping to find some definitions to send to their friends talking about drugs, racism, extreme political views, or all of the above
someone most likely in their pre-teens since no one older than 14 actually uses this site since its become such a fucking mess due to these children, most often males, looking to be as offensive they can for the sole reason of impressing their friends who don't yet realize it's a mistake to act the way they are. but regardless of how many times you tell them, they're too stubborn to understand and, using their mad edginess, push the fact that they don't care and might even call you a faggot a couple times. if you're lucky, you'll get called the n word
someone most likely in their pre-teens since no one older than 14 actually uses this site since its become such a fucking mess due to these children, most often males, looking to be as offensive they can for the sole reason of impressing their friends who don't yet realize it's a mistake to act the way they are. but regardless of how many times you tell them, they're too stubborn to understand and, using their mad edginess, push the fact that they don't care and might even call you a faggot a couple times. if you're lucky, you'll get called the n word
brad, didn't you hear how edgy jared is? he called his teacher the n word over his snapchat group to his other edgy friends
no way omg he's so cool, i wish i were like him
no way omg he's so cool, i wish i were like him
by t+k January 28, 2020
Get the edgymug.