What is a farce?

A farce is a comedy which aims to entertain the audience by means of unlikely, extravagant, and improbable situations.

Well known for their use of Farce in Television is Monty Python's Flying Circus.

Ex. from Monty Python

A killer rabbit

a "Ministry of Silly Walks"

Inquisitioners of the Spanish inquisition using pillows and soft chairs to obtain confessions

Random historical figures wandering onto the screen during a serious moment.

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other ex.

bank robber who mistakenly wanders into a police station to hide.