What is another word for slapstick comedy?

Pronunciation: [slˈapstɪk kˈɒmədi] (IPA)

Slapstick comedy is a type of humor that is based on physical stunts, mock violence, and embarrassing situations. Synonyms for slapstick comedy include farce, buffoonery, burlesque, clowning, clownishness, absurdity, hilarity, and goofiness. Farce is a form of slapstick that focuses on absurd and exaggerated situations and characters. Buffoonery is a type of slapstick that involves foolish or ridiculous behavior. Burlesque combines slapstick comedy with sensual and suggestive performances. Clowning and clownishness refer to the antics of a clown, such as exaggerated facial expressions and pratfalls. Absurdity and hilarity describe the ridiculousness and humor of a situation or performance, while goofiness implies a lighthearted and silly approach to comedy.

What are the hypernyms for Slapstick comedy?

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Famous quotes with Slapstick comedy

  • "Maybe Nina wouldn't have died if I hadn't moved in with them and drawn Sheener after me, but I can't feel guilty about that. I tried hard to be a good foster daughter to them, and they were happy with me. What happened was that life dropped a big custard pie on us, and that's not my fault; you can never see the custard pies coming. It's not good slapstick if you see the pie coming." "Custard pie?" he asked, perplexed. "You see life as a slapstick comedy? Like the Three Stooges?" "Partly." "Life is just a joke then?" "No. Life is serious a joke at the same time." "But how can that be?" "If you don't know," she said, "maybe I should be the one asking the questions here."
    Dean Koontz

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