arXiv AI By Sydney Johns, Sanjeev Parthasarathy, Shantnu Bhalla, Vaibhav Garg

When Jokes Cross the Line: Analyzing Regular Humor and Dark Humor in YouTube Shorts

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arXiv:2606. 00046v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Video platforms such as YouTube have reshaped how users engage with entertainment and information, emphasizing brief, highly engaging content such as Shorts.

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