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Slapstick Joke Pattern

Physical comedy based on exaggerated motion, impact, clumsiness, or chaos. Make the action visual. The joke should feel like something the reader can see happening.

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Examples

I tried yoga. The mat won.
He bowed and met the table.
I ran gracefully into a closed door.
The chair spun. So did my dignity.
He slipped on ice and applauded himself.
I caught the ball with my face.

Try it

Write visual, physical-comedy jokes about the topic.