Visual Joke (Noun)
Meaning
A joke whose effect is achieved by visual means rather than by speech (as in a movie).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The comedian's silent film was full of clever visual jokes that had the audience in stitches.
- The animated movie relied heavily on slapstick humor and visual jokes to appeal to its young viewers.
- The sitcom was known for its witty visual jokes, often using props and facial expressions to add comedic effect.
- The director inserted a series of visual jokes throughout the sci-fi movie, from humorous spaceship malfunctions to comedic alien antics.
- The physical comedy troupe's live performances were a masterclass in clever visual jokes, often incorporating elaborate costumes and clever set designs.