[Easy to Imitate] Comedian Impressions: Crowd-Pleasing Entertainment and Performance Ideas
It’s tough to decide what to do for entertainment at banquets or wedding receptions, isn’t it?
In times like that, why not try some hilarious, crowd-pleasing material from comedians?
In this article, we’ve gathered comedy bits that are perfect for banquets and party entertainment, and easy to imitate.
From currently popular comedians, to those iconic routines that defined an era, to performers who’ve been active for many years—we’re introducing a wide range of acts.
We’ve included everything from things that require some prep to ones you can do with just a bit of practice!
Use the featured comedians’ routines as inspiration and create a fun time for everyone!
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[Easy to Imitate] Comedian Impressions: Crowd-Pleasing Entertainment/Performance Ideas (1–10)
Yasuko
The hugely popular solo comedian Yasuko’s “palindrome” routine.
When you think of Yasuko, you picture her performing with a bright, booming voice and having a great time, right? A palindrome is a sentence that reads the same from the beginning and the end, like “newspaper” in Japanese (“shinbunshi”).
In this bit, she shows off lots of palindrome jokes that only a former Self-Defense Forces member like Yasuko could come up with.
For party entertainment, doing a Yasuko impression—wearing camouflage and doing SDF-themed jokes—would be fun, but creating palindrome jokes unique to your own workplace and performing them will definitely hype up the crowd too.
By all means, use this routine as a reference and enjoy it in a cheerful mood!
Party-chan
Here’s an introduction to a comedy sketch by “Party-chan,” a trio made up of two gyaru girls and a gyaru guy.
Party-chan is known for the unique personalities of all three members and their consistently bright, fun performances.
In this video, they pack in fan-favorite gags like “Sounandaze” and “Nandasoree,” the kind of catchy bits that make you want to copy them yourself.
For entertainment at events, dressing up in flashy outfits and wigs to play gyaru and a gyaru guy is sure to get the crowd going! Don’t be shy—perfectly copy “Sounandaze” and hype up the room!
Ko-Ume Dayu
It has a solid template, so I think it’s easy to imitate.
As long as you master the basic style of “I thought it was XX, but it turned out to be XX—damn it!”, you can arrange it however you like.
If you’re an office worker, things like “I thought she was a supermodel, but she turned out to be the department head’s wife,” or “I thought he was a hotshot salaryman, but he was just a paycheck thief,” are sure to bring the house down if you use your boss or coworkers as material.
To really set the mood, be sure to prepare white face paint and that traditional Japanese-style wig.
[Easy to Imitate] Comedian Impressions: Crowd-Pleasing Party Acts and Skits (11–20)
ZAZY
ZAZY, who’s hugely popular for his surreal flip-card act, is a sensation.
His fierce showdown with Osoikiri Geinin Shinichi at the R-1 Grand Prix is still considered legendary.
If you can draw or come up with funny ideas, why not team up with friends like that and try impersonating ZAZY? The secret to the humor lies in surrealism, repetition, rhythm, and a tongue-twister vibe.
It could be perfect for people who are good at speaking in front of others! If you add a flashy pink outfit and big angel wings, it’ll hype things up even more!
Pekopa
When you’re asked to put on some kind of performance or entertainment, doing an impression of a popular comedian is an easy and recommended option.
Especially if it’s someone who’s hot right now, it’ll go over well even if the impression isn’t perfect, because everyone recognizes them.
It’s also easier if the person has a distinct look.
Take the duo Pekopa, for example: one wears a purple suit with spiky hair, and the other has a bow tie with a suit—you can tell who they are at a glance.
And then there’s their unique way of speaking.
Their kind, non-dissing banter is popular, so you could probably perform it in all sorts of settings.
Go☆JAS
Mr.
GO★JAS spins a big globe and cracks puns using country names.
His stage name is said to come from the hit song “Gorgeous” by his favorite rock band, THE YELLOW MONKEY.
Pointing at the Bahamas: “Son’na Bahama” (That’s so Bahama) — a pun on “Son’na bakana” (That’s ridiculous).
“Iya iya, Madagascaru” (No, no, Madagascar) — a pun on “Mada tasukaru” (There’s still a chance).
The bit works as long as a spontaneous idea can be turned into a country name! The makeup—white face with a single black heart as an accent—is essential.
You can probably find a pirate-style hat at a novelty shop, so go for it!
Tom Brown
This is a hugely popular routine from Tom Brown, the manzai duo you see on TV almost every day.
Tom Brown is known for their unique vibe, quirky characters, and razor-sharp punchlines.
“Nakaji MAX” refers to the “ultimate Nakajima,” created by gathering five versions of Nakajima-kun, Katsuo’s friend from Sazae-san, and fusing them together.
In the routine, Michio also brings in Miyuki Nakajima as a play on the name Nakajima.
They keep the laughs coming by featuring many other celebrities as well.
If you perform this bit as a party piece, it’ll really hype up the crowd if you include your coworkers as characters in the routine.
Give it a try for inspiration!