Slapstick comedy, also known as physical comedy, is a type of comedy that relies on exaggerated physical actions to create humor. It often involves humorous situations, pratfalls, and the use of props or objects to create comedic effects. The term 'SLAPSTICK' comes from the Italian word 'batacchio, ' which means a stick used to hit someone. FARCE is a type of SLAPSTICK comedy that relies heavily on physical humor and exaggerated situations. It often involves characters in ridiculous situations and often includes elements of satire and parody.