What is slapstick?

Answer 1

slapstick is an element of Commedia Dell'Arte (which originated in Venice between the 16th and 17th century). It usually features 2 charcters, a stupid one, and a smart one. The stupid character usually accidentally injures the smarter character, these injuries often lead to others.

Slapstick is still used a lot today, in movies, and by comedians such as The Chuckle Brothers.

Slapstick features "The Rule Of 3", these are

1) set up the joke

2) build tension

3) surprise!

Answer 2

Slapstick comedy I was told is those bad movies you see dumb people laughing at, like herherhehr! he fell over. Examples of slapstick comedy are dumb and dumber, dude where's my car and jackass. If I had to define it I would say it is intentional stupidity in order to make someone laugh.

Answer:

Slapstick humour is a type of physical comedy based on absurd situations, and vigorous, usually violent action. Comoc incolved in such presentations often participate in pratfalls and vilolent physical interaction. The name slapstick comes from the original "tool" of this type of humour - a paddle used to strike the victim (and designed to give a loud sound) when the joke was made to draw attention to the humour. This equipment is also used in the traditional Punch and Judy shows of Britain.

Answer 3

A boisterous form of comedy marked by chases, collisions, and crude practical jokes.

Answer 4

a slapstick comedian is a type of comedian that gets he or she's laughs from hurting other people in a funny way

Answer 5

Miming is a silent performance and slapstick is to fake hit someone in a performance. Combine the two and you have a silent fake hitting performance

Answer 6

i think slapstick comedy is ok but it can be a bit boring with Family Guy its a comedy its funny

Answer 7

dani is gay haha lol (: