whoopee cushion
Inflatable seat gag
A whoopee cushion is a rubber bladder that makes a flatulence sound when sat upon.
It's a classic practical joke—hidden on chairs to embarrass unsuspecting victims.
The gag dates to the early twentieth century and remains a staple of novelty shops and juvenile humor: He slipped a whoopee cushion under the teacher's seat.
Exaggerated physical humor
- physical comedyHumor from bodily mishaps
- gagMouth restraint or jest
- prop comedyHumor using objects
- farceAbsurd, laughable situation
buffoonery · clowning · sight gag · juvenile humor · lowbrow · toilet humor · silly · absurd
Trick meant to amuse
- gag giftHumorous present, not serious
- trickDeliberate deception
- hoaxDeliberate deception for effect
- mischiefPlayful troublesome behavior
shenanigans · tomfoolery · prankster · trickster · gotcha · setup · booby trap · April Fools
Intestinal gas accumulation
- raspberryAggregate bramble fruit
- squeakShort, shrill cry
- pfftScoffing exhalation
- blastSudden forceful burst
honk · squelch · sputter · whoosh · deflation · comedic timing · loud
Elastic polymer from trees
- inflatableExpandable by air
- air bladderGas-filled organ for buoyancy
- novelty itemAmusing decorative curio
- joke shopRetailer of humorous novelties
Self-conscious unease
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- startleFrighten suddenly
- blushFacial reddening from emotion
shock · giggling · snickering · red-faced · flustered · confusion · double-take · accusation
slapstick
Exaggerated physical humor
- physical comedyHumor from bodily mishaps
- gagMouth restraint or jest
- prop comedyHumor using objects
farce · buffoonery · clowning · sight gag · juvenile humor · lowbrow · toilet humor · silly · absurd · comedic
practical joke
Trick meant to amuse
mischief · shenanigans · tomfoolery · prankster · trickster · gotcha · setup · booby trap · April Fools · hidden
flatulence
Intestinal gas accumulation
blast · honk · squelch · sputter · whoosh · deflation · comedic timing · loud
rubber
Elastic polymer from trees
- inflatableExpandable by air
- air bladderGas-filled organ for buoyancy
- novelty itemAmusing decorative curio
joke shop · toy · prop · seat · chair · deflate · inflate · squeeze
embarrassment
Self-conscious unease
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- startleFrighten suddenly
blush · shock · giggling · snickering · red-faced · flustered · confusion · double-take · accusation · denial
- novelty itemsrubber chicken, fake vomit, hand buzzer, fake poop, fake dog poop
- gag giftsfake vomit, joy buzzer, dribble glass, exploding cigar, squirting flower
- kid comedyknock-knock jokes, potty humor, poop jokes, silly faces, funny faces
- Clown Propsrubber chicken, wigs, glasses, fake nose, balloon animals
- inflatablesballoon, pool float, air mattress, inflatable boat, beach ball
- noisemakersnoisemaker, air horn, bell, buzzer, kazoo
whoopee cushionfine china
Delicate ceramic tableware
Emily Post · state dinner · decorum · refinement · sophistication
whoopee cushionmeditation cushion
Seat for contemplative practice
seat cushion · throw pillow · ergonomic chair · medical device
whoopee cushionthrone
Ceremonial chair for sovereigns
royal seat · fine china · crystal chandelier · formal attire · tuxedo
cushion, cushioning, cushions, cushioned, whoopee, cushiony, whoopie, whoopees, cushionless