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doubletsukkomi

Doubletsukkomi is a comedic technique used in Japanese stand-up and variety shows, particularly within the manzai tradition, in which two tsukkomi—straight-man characters—respond to a single boke's foolish remark. Unlike a conventional single tsukkomi, doubletsukkomi features two lines of correction, often delivered in rapid succession or even in overlapping dialogue, creating a rapid back-and-forth.

The term combines tsukkomi with the prefix double, indicating two straight-man responses. It may be performed

Timing and rhythm are crucial: the humor often relies on precise pacing, clear turn-taking, and effective use

In practice, doubletsukkomi is common in manzai duos and in televised skits, and has been adopted as

See also: tsukkomi, boke, manzai, double act.

by
two
performers
acting
as
tsukkomi,
or
by
one
performer
switching
between
two
straight-man
personas.
The
two
lines
may
target
different
aspects
of
the
joke
or
be
used
to
amplify
the
irony,
with
one
line
undercutting
the
other
or
escalating
the
response.
of
pauses
to
prevent
confusion.
The
effect
is
higher
tempo,
denser
wordplay,
and
a
heightened
sense
of
spontaneity.
a
technique
in
various
formats
to
maintain
momentum
over
longer
sequences.