pie throw
Clown's cream projectile
A pie throw is the comedic act of pushing a cream pie into someone's face, a slapstick staple since the silent film era.
The pie—usually whipped cream on a flimsy tin—lands with maximum visual effect and minimum harm.
Pie throws appear in comedy routines, fraternity pranks, and occasionally as political protest: The activist hit the CEO with a pie throw during the press conference.
- custardCooked egg-milk mixture
- creamRich milk fat
- whipped creamAerated dairy topping
- shaving creamFoam for whisker removal
- faceHead's anterior surface
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Murder of a prominent figure
stabbing · acid attack · bombing · lethal force · shooting
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Tribute for the dead
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Attack via explosive-laden vehicle
terrorism · arson · kidnapping · hunger strike · silent vigil
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