Slapstick Comedy

Slapstick comedy is a genre of humor characterized by exaggerated physical actions that often involve clumsiness, unexpected mishaps, and visual gags. It relies on slapstick devices like pratfalls, collisions, and exaggerated movements to evoke laughter. This form of comedy emphasizes visual humor over dialogue and often features characters in humorous, exaggerated situations. Historically rooted in silent films, slapstick remains popular for its universal appeal and ability to generate humor through immediate, physical spectacle that transcends language barriers.