• Physical comedy, especially that which is fast, exaggerated • Acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together • A boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes • A type of physical comedy characterized by broad humour, absurd situations • A broad style of comedy that usually involves pratfalls and contrived plots • Slightly manic but physical comedy that relies on often violent behaviour to elicit laughter • Slapstick is the recourse to humor involving exaggerated physical activity which exceeds the boundaries of common sense