| Sight Gags & Slapstick in Contemporary Art Who among us has not watched a teetering toddler trip and guiltily laughed? Personally, I laugh from the second I see the kid start to go down. But even for those of you who don't, you must admit that there is a moment, after they fall, that is true comedy. The most violent and dangerous part is over, but the kid has only just realized something is wrong and for a moment, as he looks down at his newly smarting hands, you can literally watch as he decides that it is time to cry. The face crinkles, the moan starts, and you laugh at the kid. Even if you are his mother and you have to quietly laugh as you hoist the leaky angel-monster in to theMore | 
