sight gag

noun

: a comic bit or episode whose effect is produced by pantomime or camera shot rather than by words

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The pic spawned a 1982 kitchen-sink sequel that brought most of the band back together and continued the knee-slapping or face-palming punchlines, unrepentant sight gags and inexpressive line readings — fourth wall be damned. —

Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024 Along with childhood friends Jerry and David Zucker, the trio of Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker helped popularize the spoof genre, filling their movies with word play and sight gags. —

David Matthews, New York Daily News, 26 Nov. 2024 At the retirement home, everybody’s got problems — memory loss, cancer, loneliness — but these darker moments alternate with sight gags, punchlines and snarky wisecracks in a way that somehow feels cohesive. —

Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024 Levinson’s twisty, almost noir tone (Dutch angles and murderous drifters abound) makes the litany of sight gags on display twice as funny. —

Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sight gag