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. by Nuketo February 9, 2019
Get the Edgymug. People who are safe edgy only joke about drunk driving or arson, but never anything else violent or offensive.
Guy 1: Wow, that exam was hard as balls!
Guy 2: Yeah I know, it made me wanna commit arson!
Guy 1: Shut up.
Safe Edgy
Guy 2: Yeah I know, it made me wanna commit arson!
Guy 1: Shut up.
Safe Edgy
by J4VA February 11, 2024
Get the safe edgymug. by just mango February 10, 2022
Get the Super Edgymug. by JohnThiccTheBeanLord June 13, 2019
Get the Edgy Cuntmug. A word mostly used to describe people who think being evil is the coolest thing ever and make it their entire personality
Guy 1: makes his profile picture some demon and changes his status to some music lyrics about death
Other guys: damn that's a little edgy
Other guys: damn that's a little edgy
by personinsidethemachine October 27, 2021
Get the edgymug. People believe that their community's well-being has turned to shit because of 'edgy' Cho Changs that hang around their local parks. Asian dipshits who wear black air forces and cross earrings who cant pull girls to save their tiny dicks and masturbate with their bubble tea. They either resort to watching hentai in the park or may seek their typical Asian Amy, only to find she's fucking useless when it comes to sex, just like them.
by no brayn May 5, 2023
Get the Edgy Cho-In Parkmug.