A prop comic is a type of comedian who makes extensive use of humorous objects, or conventional objects used in humorous ways, as part of his comedy routine. The name comes from the stage and film term, "prop" (short for "property"), which refers to any object handled by an actor in the course of a performance. A comedian, or comic, is an entertainer who amuses an audience by making them laugh. ... Theatrical properties, or props, are items used in stage plays and similar entertainments to further the action. ... // Use of the term The concept of property or ownership has no single or universally accepted definition. ...

Examples of famous prop comics are Carrot Top, Gallagher, Kurt Markgraf, The Legendary Wid and Joel Hodgson. Carrot Top on the cover of a portraiture book by Ryan McGinness Carrot Top (born Scott Thompson on February 25, 1967 in Cocoa Beach, Florida) is an American prop comedian famous for his brick-red hair, and television commercials. ... Gallagher during the 80s Gallagher (born Leo Anthony Gallagher on July 24, 1947 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina) is an American comedian and prop comic. ... Joel Hodgson on Mystery Science Theater 3000 with robots Crow and Tom Servo John Joel Hodgson (born February 20, 1960 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin) is best known for creating Mystery Science Theater 3000 and starring in it as the character Joel Robinson. ...