[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 Party Acts and Skits (41–50)
Shinya Ueda
These days, Shinya Ueda of the comedy duo Cream Stew is often active as an MC who runs entire shows.
Beyond variety programs, he’s also drawing attention as a news anchor.
When it comes to impersonating Ueda, that would be Yanō from Galibenz.
It’s beyond just “sounding similar”—if you only heard the voice, you might honestly think it was the man himself.
One of Ueda’s trademarks is peppering conversations with little fillers like “ah” and “er.” Also, in his punchlines—like “What is this, Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano or what?!”—you can catch a subtle hint of high-level wit.
If you’re going to impersonate him, it’s a good idea to prep some difficult vocabulary in advance!
[Easy to Imitate] Comedian Impressions: Crowd-Pleasing Party/Entertainment Skits (51–60)
Doburokku
Doburock is a two-man comedy duo with professional-level singing skills and impactful bits that bring the house down.
Despite belonging to Asai Kikaku, a talent agency known for its no-dirty-jokes policy, they won King of Conte 2019 with a risqué routine—proof of the high quality of their material.
Thanks to hit bits like their signature “Moshikatte Dakedo” and the fact that they’ve released multiple CDs, they’re widely recognized, making their acts easy to imitate at parties and weddings—perfect for entertainment segments or performances.
However, because many of their jokes are surprisingly risqué, it’s important to choose material that suits the audience and setting.
Masaru Yumeya
Masaru Yumeya is quite a quirky comedian, and in a way that makes him easy to imitate.
I’ve heard he originally worked as a child actor, so he’s been in showbiz for a long time.
If you just do the “I want to eat pancakes” bit, people will probably get who you’re doing, so try to capture that floaty, whimsical vibe.
If you give it a genderless feel, it should go over well whether it’s performed by a woman or a man.
Zero-calorie theory
A gag that originated from the hugely popular late-night show “Ame Talk!” Comedians like Kosugi from Black Mayonnaise and Date from Sandwichman were scolded for overeating, and they snapped back with the line, “If you do XX, the calories become zero, right?”—which is how the gag started.
For example: “If you eat ice cream on the Shinkansen, the calories become zero because of the train’s speed.” Also, Sandwichman appears in a Peyoung (instant yakisoba) commercial, and Date’s line, “When you drain the hot water from Peyoung, the calories get washed away too, right?” is absolutely the best!
Peekaboo-san
Hyokkori-han actually graduated from Waseda University.
This impression just involves popping out from various places, so if you wear mushroom-cut hair and glasses and come up with creative situations to pop out, it’ll look pretty authentic and be very easy to imitate.
Just adding some background music should help set the mood, don’t you think?
wrapJoiman
Joyman does laid-back rap bits with a slight sting.
The rhythm and tone layered onto Takagi-san’s unique moves are comical and seem perfect for tickling an elementary schooler’s laugh switch! It’s really fun to pick different themes—like Sengoku warlords—and riff freely back and forth.
If you can, dropping rhymes or using similar sounds might make people go, “Whoa!” and give you extra respect.
It’s a relaxed, low-pressure kind of comedy play.
Exaggerate your movements and just have fun with it!
metal bat
Since they’re an easy-to-understand duo with one having a buzz cut and the other long hair, the visual barrier should be low.
Both members of Metal Bat are from Sakai City in Osaka; they graduated from the same high school, enrolled in Yoshimoto’s Osaka NSC, and formed a duo.
If you can capture their chemistry and speak solid Kansai dialect, you could probably pull off a fairly well-received impression.