One night I was walking in my sleep and Mr. Benny put a vacuum cleaner in my hand. ~ Eddie Anderson (Rochestor)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Eddie Anderson recounts Mr. Benny putting a vacuum in his hand while he sleepwalked, a surreal gag.
- In plain terms
- Jack handed Eddie a vacuum while he sleepwalked.
- What can you take from it?
- Surreal pranks create classic comedy scenarios.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a prank funny?
- How do you remember shows?
Another view
Physical pranks need consent to avoid harm.
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