Interestingly, the Swedish word to describe corny, provincial or even farcical comedy -- principally on the stage -- is 'buskis'. This must derive from buskin

Could it derive from bubkes, yiddish meaning (among other things) something absurd, foolish, nonsensical; e.g., "I'll sum up his idea in one words: bubkes!" There was of course a strong yiddish presence in the theater; indeed yiddish was, and still is, prominently used in Hollywood.

Anyone have sources on swedish etymology?