Slapstick Humor
A genre of comedy characterized by physical actions often resulting in pain or injury
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In this video, Bobby McFerrin, the author of "Don't Worry, Be Happy", falls down the stairs which results in a musical tune.
In this clip, the audience draws amusement from Bobby McFerrin falling down the stairs which results in a musical vocal rhythm. Because of the entertainment drawn from pain and injury, this clip exemplifies slapstick humor.
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Example:
In the example above, the two misfits feed the man in white hot peppers in his burger. The man's reaction creates hilarity in the audience. Since his reaction includes pain and physical harm, this clip exemplifies slapstick comedy.