💨 Abstract

Social media users, particularly on TikTok, are sharing content that trivializes serious global conflicts, such as the Israel-Iran ceasefire and famine in Gaza. These videos, often framed as "coping mechanisms," include "pre-draft" shopping hauls and jokes about World War Three. Critics argue that this dark humor is insensitive and ignores the real suffering of those affected by war. Psychological experts suggest that such content is a way for people, especially young adults, to manage fear and uncertainty.

Courtesy: Gergana Krasteva