Why is Gen Z obsessed with dark humor? | Zeynep Küçükmustafa | TEDxUskudar American Academy Youth
TEDx Talks·2025-08-21 15:32
Generational Trends & Social Commentary - Gen Z utilizes dark humor, irony, and memes as coping mechanisms in response to constant crisis [1] - This humor, while shocking to older generations, serves as a way to process fear, grief, and build resilience [1] Speaker & Context - Zeynep Küçükmustafa, a 9th-grade student, explores the phenomenon of Gen Z's humor [1] - Zeynep is involved in various extracurricular activities, including the World Scholars Cup, Econofem, and Student Council [1] - The talk was presented at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community [1]