The Tried and True

I've been entirely too serious for the past couple of days. But it is a beautiful Spring day here in New England, and I am in a benevolent mood. Time, therefore, to reach into my old bag of tricks, and present you with such goodies as this.



Haw!

Exactly what IS it that makes this so inherently amusing? Is it because Hal is simply so good at taking a pratfall? If we for one second thought that he was going to be hurt, it wouldn't provoke laughter, it would provoke concern. But we know, in our heart of hearts that nothing serious is really going to happen to Hal. Therefore errant ceiling tile and treacherous bars of soap induce mirth rather than trepidation.



Of course, my theory may merely be the high-flown rantings of a madwoman. It's probably just because Hal looks so good falling down.