Perception of Youth on Dark Humour in Memes: A Research Conducted in Pakistan School of Creative Arts, University of Lahore Submitted by Miral Khuram, Mahnoor Ali 2022 Abstract This study aimed to investigate how young adults perceive and respond to dark humour in memes. Using purposive sampling, we recruited 8 participants aged 18-35, and conducted in- depth interviews with them. The data was analysed qualitatively through thematic coding and we discovered five main themes: conscience, social cognition, discrepancy, participatory culture, and catharsis and emotional arc. Results indicated that participants have a diverse range of understanding of dark humour memes and its usage, with some finding it as a way to cope with difficult emotions, while others found it to be distasteful and offensive. Moreover, the study highlights the importance of considering the impact of culture and context when studying perceptions of dark humour in memes among the youth, and the potential need for further research in this area.