black comedy (noun)

1. The comedian's stand-up routine was full of black comedy, making the audience laugh at the most tragic situations.

2. The ancient Greek play, Oedipus Rex, is an example of black comedy in mythology, as it portrays the story of Oedipus unknowingly killing his father and marrying his mother.

3. The novel 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams includes elements of black comedy in its satirical portrayal of space travel and the absurdity of the universe.

4. The film 'Fargo' is a prime example of black comedy in cinema, blending humor with dark and violent crime scenes.