Twat Slap

Imagine a girls' version of the old game known as sack tapping. When the stunned boys ask why the girls are doing it-especially since it seems so painful-the girls have no real explanation. It's just something they've always done. This is the central premise of Twat Slap, a brief comedy film with a runtime of only three minutes. The acting is solid, and the role reversal cleverly underscores the absurdity of a game that no one actually enjoys.

While sack tapping is also known by other names, Twat Slap introduces a seemingly endless list of synonyms for the girls' version. I'm not sure if any of them are legitimate; they might be, but I can't say for certain. Still, much of the humor comes from the sheer number of names.

I don't think Twat Slap has a specific moral or message, but it does prompt viewers to reflect on some of the almost institutionalized games we play-games that, upon closer consideration, really don't make much sense.