‘Slapstick’ is a type of physical comedy characterized by absurd situations, and outrageous make-believe physical activity. This humour style was made famous in the early 1920s and 30s by American comedians and actors, like Charlie Chaplin and The Three Stooges. Did you know that the term ‘slapstick’ originates from 16th century Italy? A slap stick was a paddle-like object used in commedia dell’arte, an early form of professional theatre popular in Europe. The slap stick was composed of two pieces of wood that slapped together to make the sound of a real live ‘smack’. Actors could hit each other with it repeatedly for comedic effect without feeling any pain.

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