Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk! Hardcore Fans Of The Three Stooges Need To Know These Facts

Corey Moylan|Television|5 Jun 2018

The Eye Poke

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One of the most memorable things about “The Three Stooges” is the eye poke gag. The origin of this move stems from a bridge game between Larry and Shemp. The two argued about Larry’s supposed cheating.

Angered by it, Shemp gave Larry two pokes in his eye. They added this move to their arsenal of physical attacks.