In theater slang, a bucklebuster is a line that’s sure to get a big laugh. This is part of a complete episode.
Transcript of “Bucklebuster”
You know what a buckle buster is?
Sunday? Brunch? Twice?
I guess it could be. I guess it could be, but it’s also a theatrical term.
A buckle buster? When you steal all the costumes and you flee after a failed performance. I don’t know.
And your trunk is busting. I don’t know. I have no idea. Bursting.
Well, say you’re watching a comedy.
What is the moment that’s going to be the buckle buster?
Oh, the funniest thing.
Yeah, exactly.
The line you’re working up to, right?
Right, right.
Bring down the house with it.
The big laugh line is called a buckle buster.
