featuresRunningGag
P58285
predicate
Indicates that the subject includes or makes use of a recurring joke or humorous motif.
Observed surface forms (6)
- featuresGag ×16
- containsRunningGag ×2
- featuresVehicleGags ×1
- hasRunningGagWith ×1
- runningGagFunction ×1
- usesRunningGags ×1
Sample triples (55)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
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the Nightman Cometh musical
surface form:
The Nightman Cometh
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misinterpretation of the Nightman’s intentions ⓘ |
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"The Splendid Source"
surface form:
The Splendid Source
|
repeated telling of an obscene joke ⓘ |
| Hot Water | true via predicate surface "featuresVehicleGags" ⓘ |
|
"Dinner Party"
surface form:
Dinner Party
|
Michael's tiny plasma television ⓘ |
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"Dinner Party"
surface form:
Dinner Party
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Jan's candle business Serenity by Jan ⓘ |
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"Dinner Party"
surface form:
Dinner Party
|
Jim and Pam's attempts to escape the party ⓘ |
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"Stress Relief"
surface form:
Stress Relief
|
Dwight’s extreme safety measures ⓘ |
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"Stress Relief"
surface form:
Stress Relief
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Stanley’s stress-induced reactions ⓘ |
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"Niagara"
surface form:
Niagara
|
Kevin’s shoes and toupee mishaps ⓘ |
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"Niagara"
surface form:
Niagara
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Andy’s injury from dancing ⓘ |
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"Niagara"
surface form:
Niagara
|
Michael’s awkward interactions with Pam’s mom ⓘ |
|
Banana
surface form:
Banana (Despicable Me short film)
|
Minions chasing bananas ⓘ |
| Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator | Marvin the Martian’s failed plans via predicate surface "runningGagFunction" ⓘ |
| Porky’s Duck Hunt | fourth-wall breaking via predicate surface "featuresGag" ⓘ |
| Porky’s Duck Hunt | exaggerated cartoon violence via predicate surface "featuresGag" ⓘ |
| A Tale of Two Kitties | cats attempting to catch a bird on a high pole via predicate surface "featuresGag" ⓘ |
| The Contest | "master of my domain" phrase ⓘ |
| The Opposite | Jerry Seinfeld’s life always balancing out to even. ⓘ |
| The Opposite | George Costanza’s chronic bad luck reversing when he does the opposite. ⓘ |
| The Germans | Basil repeatedly insisting that no one should mention the war while he himself keeps mentioning it. ⓘ |
| The Psychiatrist | Basil’s hostility toward guests ⓘ |
| The Psychiatrist | Basil’s fear of Sybil’s disapproval ⓘ |
| The Psychiatrist | Manuel’s misunderstandings of English ⓘ |
| Basil the Rat | miscommunication between Basil and Manuel ⓘ |
| Basil the Rat | Basil’s hostility toward guests and officials ⓘ |
| The Floorwalker | mirror routine via predicate surface "featuresGag" ⓘ |
| The Floorwalker | escalator chase via predicate surface "featuresGag" ⓘ |
| At the Dance | yes via predicate surface "usesRunningGags" ⓘ |
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Family Guy episode "Da Boom"
surface form:
Da Boom
|
cutaway gags ⓘ |
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Family Guy episode "Da Boom"
surface form:
Da Boom
|
live-action Dallas parody ending ⓘ |
| C.C. Babcock | Niles the butler via predicate surface "hasRunningGagWith" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| The Dealership | Puddy’s deadpan personality ⓘ |
| The Dealership | petty conflicts over car options and pricing ⓘ |
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The Deadly Attachment (Dad's Army episode – uncredited writing contribution often associated with Cleese/Booth circle)
surface form:
The Deadly Attachment
|
misuse of authority by Captain Mainwaring via predicate surface "containsRunningGag" ⓘ |
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The Deadly Attachment (Dad's Army episode – uncredited writing contribution often associated with Cleese/Booth circle)
surface form:
The Deadly Attachment
|
Pike's youth and naivety via predicate surface "containsRunningGag" ⓘ |
| Rabbit of Seville | Bugs Bunny as a barber via predicate surface "featuresGag" ⓘ |
| Rabbit of Seville | Elmer Fudd getting a forced makeover via predicate surface "featuresGag" ⓘ |
| Rabbit of Seville | choreographed chase to overture via predicate surface "featuresGag" ⓘ |
| Fast and Furry-ous | Coyote’s elaborate but failing traps ⓘ |
| Fast and Furry-ous | Road Runner’s speed and “beep-beep” call ⓘ |
| Northwest Hounded Police | Droopy appearing everywhere the Wolf flees ⓘ |
| The Car of Tomorrow | overly specialized cars for every need ⓘ |
| Mouse Trouble | Tom follows instructions from a mouse-catching manual via predicate surface "featuresGag" ⓘ |
| Mouse Trouble | Tom is repeatedly injured by his own traps via predicate surface "featuresGag" ⓘ |
| Mouse Trouble | Jerry outsmarts Tom in each attempt via predicate surface "featuresGag" ⓘ |
| A Pup Named Scooby-Doo | Red Herring as a frequently suspected character NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| The Hunting Trilogy | characters arguing over whether it is duck season or rabbit season ⓘ |
| The Hunting Trilogy | Elmer Fudd being tricked into shooting Daffy Duck ⓘ |
| Bully for Bugs | “I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque” via predicate surface "featuresGag" ⓘ |
| Rabbit Seasoning | pronoun-switching dialogue between Bugs and Daffy ⓘ |