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[Easy to Imitate] Comedian Impressions: Crowd-Pleasing Entertainment and Performance Ideas

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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!

[Easy to Imitate] Comedian Impressions: Crowd-Pleasing Party Acts and Skits (11–20)

Flat-top haircut challengeNEW!Geraardon

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#Jelardn Party trick; secret performance; hidden talent
♪ Original song – Jintaro – Zeno

The “Flat-Top Challenge” is a simple bit where you pass through a piece of cardboard cut out in the shape of a flat-top haircut.

What makes it funny is that Nishimoto from Attack looks like a full-on athlete going all in.

You could just turn sideways or do a small hop to get through the cardboard, so it’s not actually that hard—but his deadly serious expression, as if his whole life depends on it, makes you laugh.

The key to pulling this bit off is to absolutely not crack a smile.

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Nooo!NEW!Tom Brown

Tom Brown’s Nukagawa’s “Damee!” smashes into Metal Bat’s Kobayashi!

Nooo! NEW! Tom Brown

When you think of the signature gag by Tom Brown, the comedy duo from Hokkaido, it’s got to be Fukagawa’s fierce retort: “Dame!” (No!).

Once you hear it, it sticks in your head, and it’s a phrase with such impact that kids and adults alike want to imitate it.

Even in a quiet venue, the “Dame” pose made over the head completely flips the atmosphere and sets off big laughs.

Their unique comedic sensibility is a bundle of humor that only Tom Brown can deliver.

Everyone, try saying “Dame!” together and give it a go!

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Air gags that make you laugh through a sense of incongruityNEW!Mountain Book

[Mountain Book] A fresh take! Married manzai comedy: the sharp-tongued wife and the unlucky-in-his-year husband #LaMama #ThePro

Air gags that make you laugh through a sense of incongruity NEW! Mountain Book

The two of them start off with a bit about expiration dates, but partway through it escalates into a marital spat with lines like, “I didn’t want to do a bit like this.” From there, they zero in on themselves as a married comedy duo—what it means to be a husband-and-wife act—and rattle off one “something feels off” after another.

For example: if married comedy pairs are supposed to wear flashy, primary-colored suits, then why are their outfits black? That kind of thing.

The wife keeps snarking about all these incongruities, leaving the husband flustered.

You can’t stop laughing at this fresh take on a married-man-and-wife routine!

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Am I wrong?NEW!Yoshida Salad

Monoii [Or not?] Theater / Prop Gag [S-shaped Hook]

Am I wrong? NEW! Yoshida Sarada

When you think of Yoshida Salad, from Osaka and a member of the Yoshimoto Kogyo comedy duo Monoii, his famous catchphrase has to be “Chigau ka!” (Isn’t that right?/Am I wrong?).

While doing prop gags and the like, he shouts “Chigau ka!” with gusto—a line brimming with affection and warmth that captivates the audience and turns the whole venue into laughter.

It’s a gag you can use anytime, one that doesn’t hurt anyone and feels safe—yet it still makes you laugh.

Try using “Chigau ka!” in your everyday life for fun.

Saying “Chigau ka!” when you’re in a pinch might even help you feel a bit more positive.

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Goigoisuu!NEW!Atsuhiro Tsuda

Diane’s Tsuda immediately shows off his “Goigoisuu,” but it falls flat!? Desperate plea to Yuriko Yoshitaka: “Please laugh” at the “Olive Spring Update & New CM” launch event

Goigoisuu! NEW! Atsuhiro Tsuda

Atsuhiro Tsuda, from Shiga Prefecture, is the straight man (tsukkomi) of the comedy duo Diane.

His signature gag—one many people have likely seen on TV or in commercials—is “Goigoisuu!” which conveys “Amazing!” Shouting a lively “Goigoisuu!” when you see or eat something incredible, like a stunning view or an outstanding dish, will hype everyone up, and using it to lift the mood can trigger huge laughs.

“Goigoisuu!” is a gag that energizes any situation.

Channel Diane’s Tsuda and give it a try sometime!

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Ko-Ume Dayu

Sukkiri: Koume Dayu’s “Damn it!” (4) — Just when we thought he was a rice-for-breakfast guy... [Missed Episode Streaming]

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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.

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Easy-to-Imitate Comedian Impressions: Crowd-Pleasing Party/Performance Ideas (21–30)

Pekopa

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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.

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