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Physical Humor

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Comedy derived from physical mishaps, often involving clumsy or awkward actions. Example scene: A character repeatedly slipping on a banana peel while trying to walk across a stage.

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Collisions

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Scenes involving characters accidentally crashing into each other or into obstacles, resulting in comedic chaos. Example scene: Two characters running around a corner and colliding into each other, with both of them tumbling to the ground.

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Pratfall

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A comedic fall, typically performed by clowns or comedians, to elicit laughter. Example scene: A character confidently struts across a room and unexpectedly falls over an unseen object.

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Pie in the Face

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A classic gag involving a character unexpectedly getting hit in the face with a pie. Example scene: A serious conversation is interrupted when a passerby throws a pie, hitting one of the characters in the face.

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Malapropism

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The misuse of a word by confusing it with a similar-sounding word, often with humorous results. Example scene: A character tries to appear intellectual by using big words but ends up saying nonsense.

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Chase Scenes

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A comedic pursuit involving exaggerated antics and stunts. Example scene: A character is chased by a group through various obstacles, with plenty of near-misses and comic timing.

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Double Take

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A comedic reaction where a character looks at something, looks away, and then looks back with a surprised or exaggerated expression. Example scene: A character walks past a bizarre event, pauses, and then snaps their head back in disbelief.

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Slapstick Props

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Objects commonly used in slapstick comedy to create humor through physical mishaps. Example scene: A character stepping on a rake and getting hit in the face by the handle.

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Mistaken Identity

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Humor arising from a character being confused for someone else. Example scene: A janitor is mistaken for a visiting dignitary and is treated with unearned respect and privileges.

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Exaggeration

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A technique involving the amplification of actions or expressions for comedic effect. Example scene: A character wildly overreacts to a tiny spider as if facing a monstrous threat.

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Undercranking

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A film technique where the camera is intentionally slowed down during filming so that the action appears fast and frenetic when played at normal speed. Example scene: A group of characters participating in a frantic, high-speed chase around a room.

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Funny Animal Antics

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Humor derived from animals behaving in human-like or unexpected ways. Example scene: A dog riding a skateboard while wearing sunglasses, much to the amusement of onlookers.

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Sound Gags

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Comedy resulting from unexpected or exaggerated sounds that accompany actions. Example scene: A character tip-toeing dramatically but each step produces a loud horn sound.

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Slapstick Violence

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Humorous, non-serious displays of conflict, often involving hitting, poking, or comical fighting. Example scene: Characters engage in a mock battle using oversized foam weapons that make squeaky noises.

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Breaking the Fourth Wall

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When a character in a performance speaks directly to the audience, acknowledging their existence. Example scene: A character being chased turns to the camera and asks the audience for help or comments on the ridiculousness of the situation.

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Visual Puns

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A form of humor using visual images to create a play on words or an amusing interpretation. Example scene: A character says they feel 'pinned down by responsibilities' while a literal pin falls on them.

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Absurdity

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A situation or a concept in comedy that is wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate. Example scene: A character attends a formal event in a suit made entirely of cling wrap, acting as if it is completely normal.

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Anachronism

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Something that is out of place in terms of time or chronology in a comedy. Example scene: A knight in a medieval setting pulls out a modern cellphone ringing with a pop song ringtone.

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Caricature

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An exaggeration of a person's features or characteristics for comic effect. Example scene: A character with an abnormally large nose is repeatedly mistaken for a famous statue due to their silhouette.

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Mirror Routine

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A performance where a character mimics the movements of another as if they are their reflection in a mirror. Example scene: Two characters pretending to be each other's reflection, leading to confusion and hilarity.

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