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*GoodMorningCalgary* · 12-05-2002, 11:09 AM

Is it just me or are Sitcoms these days lacking slapstick comedy? I never really see anyone running in things and tripping over stuff or anything physical like that, just talk, talk, and talk...not that thats bad or anything, I'm just saying. what do you think?

dawsongirl · 12-05-2002, 07:09 PM

Slapstick got replaced with sex jokes. What a trade off.

*GoodMorningCalgary* · 12-05-2002, 07:24 PM

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Originally posted by dawsongirl
Slapstick got replaced with sex jokes. What a trade off.

what a shame...

Chocoholic · 12-05-2002, 07:35 PM

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Originally posted by dawsongirl
Slapstick got replaced with sex jokes. What a trade off.

I was never a big fan of slapstick, but it sure beats the heck out of sex jokes and potty humor

Adamantium · 12-06-2002, 12:14 AM

The last real slapstick comedy I've seen was on "NewsRadio". Although all the characters had their moments, Andy Dick's Matthew did a lot of slapstick, mainly in the 1996-97 season.

Sitcomwriter · 12-06-2002, 12:43 AM

"What I Like About You" uses alot of slapstick.

Slapstick is ok but it's not that great.Sometimes it can just be corny.

Impressions · 12-06-2002, 12:45 AM

It really isn't used that often anymore, I guess it just lost it's humor, in other words people don't find it funny anymore, and is rarely seen anymore, they have been used for other purposes and found other ways to show humor, or maybe isn't used often enough, I think if another sitcom would use slapstick, I think it might just bring back more laughs.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 12-06-2002, 02:01 AM

I like slapstick and some sex jokes. Whatever makes me laugh! I liked how Three's Company worked in the innuendos.

dawsongirl · 12-06-2002, 03:21 PM

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I like slapstick and some sex jokes. Whatever makes me laugh! I liked how Three's Company worked in the innuendos.

Innuendos and double entendres are okay, but too many people come right out and say it nowadays. Gag.

JethroSimpson · 12-06-2002, 06:20 PM

Slapstick can be funny in small doses but if a sitcom relies on it for all its jokes, then I don't like it.

Penny Lane · 12-06-2002, 08:58 PM

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Originally posted by dawsongirl
Slapstick got replaced with sex jokes. What a trade off.

Right, Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh for the days of Jack Tripper and Laverne and Shirley! Sigh.............................

Central Perk · 12-07-2002, 11:27 AM

Slapstick is ok I guess..in some cases (NewsRadio)..but at other times it just seems stale and corny.

Barnabas1 · 12-07-2002, 11:45 AM

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Originally posted by dawsongirl

Innuendos and double entendres are okay, but too many people come right out and say it nowadays. Gag.

I agree.

sweetsuga · 12-08-2002, 08:48 AM

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Originally posted by JethroSimpson
Slapstick can be funny in small doses but if a sitcom relies on it for all its jokes, then I don't like it.

I agree!

12-05-2002, 11:09 AM	#1
GoodMorningCalgary Banana Hammock! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2002 Location: Sacred Heart Hospital Posts: 1,225	Slapstick!? Is it just me or are Sitcoms these days lacking slapstick comedy? I never really see anyone running in things and tripping over stuff or anything physical like that, just talk, talk, and talk...not that thats bad or anything, I'm just saying. what do you think?

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12-06-2002, 06:20 PM	#10
JethroSimpson Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 01, 2001 Location: England,UK Posts: 1,080	Slapstick can be funny in small doses but if a sitcom relies on it for all its jokes, then I don't like it.
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12-05-2002, 07:09 PM	#2
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	Slapstick got replaced with sex jokes. What a trade off.

12-06-2002, 12:14 AM	#5
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,828	The last real slapstick comedy I've seen was on "NewsRadio". Although all the characters had their moments, Andy Dick's Matthew did a lot of slapstick, mainly in the 1996-97 season.

12-06-2002, 12:43 AM	#6
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,356	"What I Like About You" uses alot of slapstick. Slapstick is ok but it's not that great.Sometimes it can just be corny.

12-06-2002, 12:45 AM	#7
Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	It really isn't used that often anymore, I guess it just lost it's humor, in other words people don't find it funny anymore, and is rarely seen anymore, they have been used for other purposes and found other ways to show humor, or maybe isn't used often enough, I think if another sitcom would use slapstick, I think it might just bring back more laughs.

12-07-2002, 11:27 AM	#12
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	Slapstick is ok I guess..in some cases (NewsRadio)..but at other times it just seems stale and corny.