recurring bit
Repeated comedy element
A recurring bit is a joke, phrase, or comedic routine that reappears across multiple episodes, performances, or conversations.
The humor often builds through repetition and audience anticipation: The host's recurring bit about his mother-in-law got old fast.
In casual use, any repeated behavior or reference between friends can become a recurring bit: Pretending not to know what a potato is became their recurring bit.
- running gagRepeated joke across episodes
- gagMouth restraint or jest
- callbackFollow-up audition invitation
- running jokeRepeated humorous reference
- catchphraseSignature line of words
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