Modern comedy is a genre of comedy that emphasizes the use of contemporary cultural and social themes in its humor. Often characterized by satirical or observational takes on the current events, politics, technology, social media, relationships, everyday situations, and modern lifestyles, modern comedy uses humor to comment on and critique various aspects of contemporary society.
Modern comedy may include different formats such as stand-up comedy, comedic sketches, sitcoms, parody videos, internet memes, satirical news programs, social media commentary, podcasts, and more.