Slapstick

We've all heard the term, this is what it looks like: a flat piece of wood with a handle, with another hinged smaller piece attached to it. As you lift it up, gravity pulls the smaller piece away; as you go to slap your victim, the smaller slaps back down against the larger, giving the sound of a slap and the impression that your victim is being beaten. A laff riot.

This one is made by Ludwig, the drum folks; they still make them.