Slapstick
noun
A style of humor involving physical comedy and exaggerated, clumsy actions.
The movie was filled with ridiculous slapstick humor.
Often appears as...
- slapstick comedy
- slapstick humor
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of slapstick comedy.
The film is a slapstick comedy about a clumsy detective
Often appears as...
- slapstick performance
- slapstick antics
noun
A style of humor involving physical comedy and exaggerated, clumsy actions.
The movie was filled with ridiculous slapstick humor.
Often appears as...
- slapstick comedy
- slapstick humor
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of slapstick comedy.
The film is a slapstick comedy about a clumsy detective
Often appears as...
- slapstick performance
- slapstick antics
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Humor
Slapstick often involves visual gags more than spoken jokes; actions speak louder than words.
The actor's slapstick routine had the audience roaring with laughter without a single word.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration Key
Exaggerated movements and expressions are central to slapstick, to create a comic effect.
His slapstick fall was so over the top that even the grumpy neighbor chuckled.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Entertainment
Slapstick is informal and often intended for entertainment, not serious scenarios.
The play used slapstick humor to entertain the kids, with pies thrown and people tripping.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Humor
Slapstick often involves visual gags more than spoken jokes; actions speak louder than words.
The actor's slapstick routine had the audience roaring with laughter without a single word.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration Key
Exaggerated movements and expressions are central to slapstick, to create a comic effect.
His slapstick fall was so over the top that even the grumpy neighbor chuckled.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Entertainment
Slapstick is informal and often intended for entertainment, not serious scenarios.
The play used slapstick humor to entertain the kids, with pies thrown and people tripping.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Humor
Slapstick often involves visual gags more than spoken jokes; actions speak louder than words.
The actor's slapstick routine had the audience roaring with laughter without a single word.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration Key
Exaggerated movements and expressions are central to slapstick, to create a comic effect.
His slapstick fall was so over the top that even the grumpy neighbor chuckled.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Entertainment
Slapstick is informal and often intended for entertainment, not serious scenarios.
The play used slapstick humor to entertain the kids, with pies thrown and people tripping.
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Video examples
Why is Aristophanes...
his fingerprints are visible upon comic techniques everywhere, from slapstick to double acts to impersonations to political satire. Through the praise of free speech and the celebration of ordinary heroes,
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Why you should make...
So as much as my machines can seem like simple engineering slapstick, I realize that I stumbled on something bigger than that. It's this expression of joy and humility that often gets lost in engineering,
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This Clown Philosopher...
suddenly slapstick humour and clowning becomes international because the beginning of silent film that was a glorious heyday for clowning
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Why is Aristophanes...
his fingerprints are visible upon comic techniques everywhere, from slapstick to double acts to impersonations to political satire. Through the praise of free speech and the celebration of ordinary heroes,
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Why you should make...
So as much as my machines can seem like simple engineering slapstick, I realize that I stumbled on something bigger than that. It's this expression of joy and humility that often gets lost in engineering,
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This Clown Philosopher...
suddenly slapstick humour and clowning becomes international because the beginning of silent film that was a glorious heyday for clowning
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Callum Keith Rennie
Canadian Actor
The less lines, the better. I am the silent film actor, but not in a slapstick sort of way. Film is an image-based medium, so whatever you can say without the words is far more provocative and punctuating. If the lines are not funny or if they don't advance the story, sometimes it's hard. I hate talk in movies.
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Joe Carnahan
American Director
Raising Arizona' is maybe my favorite comedy of all time. What's great about it is that as slapstick as it gets, it has great moments of emotion and caring. Them bringing the baby back and Trey Wilson's character. I love that, man.
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Stephen Hillenburg
American Actor
Generally, we try not to write down to kids. We really just try to write a visual, character-driven cartoon that has a lot of slapstick and really appeals to us. I guess we are just lucky that other adults find that amusing, too.
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David Thewlis
English Actor
I've always tended to write comedy, but I'd hate to just write some kind of sitcom or a lighthearted series of jokes and slapstick. I wanted to talk about some deeper things within the comedy.
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Shoojit Sircar
Indian Director
Slice of life comedy is something which I enjoy more. These moments make you smile when you think about them. And these moments work for a film as well, rather than slapstick comedy.
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Jaime Camil
Mexican Actor
I do love situational comedy, clowning, and slapstick; I approach that with a lot of respect. The goofier you are, it doesn't mean you're going to be funnier.
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Parvathy
Indian Actress
I don't feel genres have helped me as an actor. Movies can be of any genre. But if you give me slapstick, I may not do it.
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Tina Weymouth
American Musician
Sometimes you don't want to be a slapstick clown in order to convey a funny perception of the world.
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Satish Kaushik
Indian Director
Bollywood always expected me to indulge in slapstick. I don't mind it, but for how long!
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John Ratzenberger
American Actor
A farce, or slapstick humor, does well universally.
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Callum Keith Rennie
Canadian Actor
The less lines, the better. I am the silent film actor, but not in a slapstick sort of way. Film is an image-based medium, so whatever you can say without the words is far more provocative and punctuating. If the lines are not funny or if they don't advance the story, sometimes it's hard. I hate talk in movies.
Quote examples
Joe Carnahan
American Director
Raising Arizona' is maybe my favorite comedy of all time. What's great about it is that as slapstick as it gets, it has great moments of emotion and caring. Them bringing the baby back and Trey Wilson's character. I love that, man.
Quote examples
Stephen Hillenburg
American Actor
Generally, we try not to write down to kids. We really just try to write a visual, character-driven cartoon that has a lot of slapstick and really appeals to us. I guess we are just lucky that other adults find that amusing, too.
Quote examples
David Thewlis
English Actor
I've always tended to write comedy, but I'd hate to just write some kind of sitcom or a lighthearted series of jokes and slapstick. I wanted to talk about some deeper things within the comedy.
Quote examples
Shoojit Sircar
Indian Director
Slice of life comedy is something which I enjoy more. These moments make you smile when you think about them. And these moments work for a film as well, rather than slapstick comedy.
Quote examples
Jaime Camil
Mexican Actor
I do love situational comedy, clowning, and slapstick; I approach that with a lot of respect. The goofier you are, it doesn't mean you're going to be funnier.
Quote examples
Parvathy
Indian Actress
I don't feel genres have helped me as an actor. Movies can be of any genre. But if you give me slapstick, I may not do it.
Quote examples
Tina Weymouth
American Musician
Sometimes you don't want to be a slapstick clown in order to convey a funny perception of the world.
Quote examples
Satish Kaushik
Indian Director
Bollywood always expected me to indulge in slapstick. I don't mind it, but for how long!
Quote examples
John Ratzenberger
American Actor
A farce, or slapstick humor, does well universally.
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