👉 The term "clapstick" is a play on words. It refers to a small, round object used for holding up a piece of paper or other writing materials in front of someone's face. The term was first used by John Dryden in his 1654 play "The Clapper," and it has since been associated with the use of flammable objects as props in plays and films to create an illusion of fire. In modern times, the clapstick is often used in
