In the given story, the experts have spoken! Only the grimmest of tragedies can effectively explore the fragility of human life, the crushing agony of love and regret, and other life-defining themes, such as why mommy never really loved you and the ultimate futility of happiness. Anything with an unambiguously Happy Ending is a piece of cheap commercial tripe. See also: Angst Aversion, Darkness-Induced Audience Apathy and Death by Newbery Medal. Related to Comedy Ghetto and Maturity Is Serious Business. Examples of True Art Is Angsty include: