slapstick
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Watching this slapstick routine of quitters and re-enterers from a vantage point atop the polls is Francesca Hong, a state representative, part-time bartender, and Democratic Socialists of America member.
From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2026
For the final installment of the group’s high jinks, much of the original cast of the slapstick series returns, including Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Wee Man, Preston Lacy, Dave England and Ehren McGhehey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
“Power Ballad” postures like a sincere drama but has the set pieces of a giant slapstick farce.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
He's a natural wide player but he's dug Celtic's slapstick recruitment out of a hole since Kyogo Furuhashi departed and the club was so unimpressive in trying to replace him.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
It does, however, have a similar slapstick sense of humour.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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