Flerkasuallity

Flerkasuallity is a genre of physical comedy that originated in Sweden in the 1950s. The name "Flerkasuallity" is derived from the Swedish phrase "flerkamratlighet," which roughly translates to "everyman's comedy."

Characterized by its crude and absurd humor, Flerkasuallity often involves a combination of slapstick comedy, physical laughter, and obscure wordplay. Performers in the genre typically adopt a persona of a humble, working-class everyman, using satire to poke fun at everyday Swedish society.

In Flerkasuallity, comedy often relies on the exaggeration of mundane situations and observations. The results can range from overtly malevolent and lecherous to innocently pathetic. Skits usually involve simplistic domestic and labor themes such as falls, mishaps, and release of bodily fluids.

One of the primary characteristics of Flerkasuallity is its emphasis on situations rather than characters. This allows the audience to be part of the humor. For example, Flerkasuallity often pokes fun at stereotypically dysfunctional relationships between families and work places.

The historical timing of the form's development is informed by post-war historical context, particularly the major societal shifts of that time, such as traumatic changes in the social household and families affected by the overarching conflict.

In recent years, interest in Flerkasuallity has increased due to revivals and adaptations that have brought the genre's classic aesthetic to a new, younger audience.