What is burlesque ?

Answer 1

Its a mocking of artistic dance formed into comedic sketches..

Answer 2

bur-lesque (br-lsk)
n.
1. A literary or dramatic work that ridicules a subject either by presenting a solemn subject in an undignified style or an inconsequential subject in a dignified style. See Synonyms at caricature.
2. A ludicrous or mocking imitation; a travesty: The antics of the defense attorneys turned the trial into a burlesque of justice.
3. A variety show characterized by broad ribald comedy, dancing, and striptease.
[From French, comical, from Italian burlesco, from burla, joke,probably from Spanish, from Vulgar Latin *burrula, diminutive of Late Latin burrae, nonsense,from burra, wool.]

Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

Answer 3

Burlesque is an old form of theatre -- similar to Vaudeville -- that no longer exists. It involved comedians telling raunchy jokes and women taking off most of their clothes.

Answer 4

burlesque - a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)

think Dita Von Tesse

Answer 5

burlesque is very similar to burlap, but with a much softer feel. it can be made into clothes and worn. while the appearance isn't that flattering, some poor people find it an inexpensive alternative to the much nicer clothes you find at wal-mart

Answer 6

It was the preview for strip clubs. The strippers had balloons, fans, etc. and comedians in between shows. Check out some old movies.

Answer 7

to imitate in a non-serious manner; to mock....George Burns was considered one of the great practitioners of burlesque.

Answer 8

A composition tending to excite laughter: caricature
To turn into ridicule, to make ludicrous

Answer 9

This is a little off focus for me. But its stripping on stage. Like
before they had strip clubs. Women revealing themselves for an audience.

Answer 10

vaudeville or slightly risque variety theatre