#479 farce

farce- a broadly humorous play based on the exploitation of improbable situations; a ludicrous situation or action

C14 Old French, Latin farcire to stuff

Using ethnic cuisine as an anchor for a romantic comedy, family melodrama, or fierce farce is not as easy as it sounds.

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