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Punch

Fictional character, part of Punch and Judy

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Also known as Mr. Punch

Present in work: Punch and Judy
Creator: unknown
Sex or gender: male

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Punch and Judy is a traditional English puppet show featuring Mr Punch and his wife Judy. The performance consists of a sequence of short scenes, each depicting an interaction between two characters, most typically the anarchic Mr Punch and one other character who usually falls victim to the intentional violence of Punch's slapstick. First appearing in England in 1662, Punch and Judy was called by The Daily Telegraph "a staple of the British seaside scene". The various episodes of Punch comedy—often provoking shocked laughter—are dominated by the clowning of Mr Punch.

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Part of: Punch and Judy
Said to be the same as: Jan Klaassen
Kasperle
Spouse: Judy
Based on: Pulcinella
Founded: unknown latest date: May 9, 1662
Country of origin: Kingdom of England culture: English people
Iconographic symbol: clapper
hunched back
Wears: Motley
capotain
Has characteristic: hunched back

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