[Talk Theme] Liven up the drinking party! A roundup of funny questions
When you’ve got a rare and fun drinking party, you want everyone there to get hyped together, right?
Here’s an article that might help with that—we’ve gathered a bunch of slightly funny questions that could also lead into later talk themes!
Especially with groups that meet often, you can run out of things to talk about.
This content might be useful at times like that.
It can also be used as an icebreaker at workplace welcome parties and the like.
I’d be happy if this article could serve as a springboard to liven up the conversation at your drinking get-together!
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[Talk Theme] Liven up the drinking party! A roundup of funny questions (21–30)
If you had a time machine, would you go to the past or the future?
The question, “If you had a time machine, would you go to the past or the future?” isn’t realistic, so it naturally draws you into a fantasy world and tends to spark lively conversation.
Whether they want to peek into the future with a time machine or go back and redo their life, it could be a chance to learn about the other person’s outlook on life.
By posing the two-choice question—future or past—and asking why they chose that option, you can dig deeper into their stories and perhaps build greater intimacy.
Interesting videos or YouTube channels I’ve seen recently
In the past, when someone asked “Did you see that TV show?”, TV was the only source of funny videos.
Since smartphones became widespread and social media took off, funny videos have become much more accessible on platforms like X and TikTok.
If you’re not great at small talk, why not break the ice by asking, “Did you see that funny video?” and showing it to everyone on your phone? I’m sure everyone has their own favorite clips, so you’ll probably kick off an all-out ‘funny video show-and-tell.’ It’s a great idea to use digital tools as a spark to get the conversation going!
Trendy and favorite foods
Back in the day, nata de coco and tiramisu were all the rage.
That topic hits right home for people in their 40s and 50s now.
We’ve had booms like maritozzo, tapioca (bubble tea), and many others—some trend and then quietly fade away.
There are always foods that are in vogue and in the spotlight, no matter the era.
So how about talking about those buzzworthy foods? Korean cuisine, for example, tends to spark conversation.
If you look online, you can quickly find out what foods are trending, so even those who feel like “I can’t keep up with how fast things change” can join in on a safe and lively topic!
A story about messing up
The bigger and more embarrassing the blunders you’d rather not remember, the more they liven up a drinking party.
Stories that have mellowed into fond memories for you over time can be laugh-out-loud funny to someone hearing them for the first time—and most people have at least one.
Plus, when you’re cheering up someone who’s down about a mistake, if everyone shares their own slip-ups, it helps them realize they’re not the only one and feel more positive.
It’s a talk theme perfect for a get-together with close friends—you can even have fun competing over who messed up the most.
How to spend a day off
When you’re getting your hair cut at a salon, the most common small-talk topic has to be, “So, how do you spend your days off?” Right? Homebodies are like, “It’s my precious day off, so I don’t want to go out,” while outdoorsy types are like, “How could you not go out on a day off?!” Depending on a person’s lifestyle—taking a short trip, diving into hobbies, or spending time on chores like laundry and cleaning—everyone spends their days off differently.
It’s the kind of topic that’s bound to get lively with reactions like, “I had no idea you were like that!”
Hobbies
Hobbies come in as many varieties as there are people—some we’ve kept up for years, others we’ve just started.
A delicate-looking woman might secretly be into weight training, while a burly guy who seems like he practices martial arts could actually be studying the tea ceremony—there are plenty of hobbies you’d never guess from someone’s appearance.
When it comes to hobbies, if you share the same one, the conversation will take off right away… But don’t worry—even just having someone listen to you talk about your hobby is delightful, so if you play the role of a good listener, the conversation will naturally pick up! It’s a great topic for those who struggle to keep a conversation going.
Things I was glad to have bought this year
Asking about the best things people bought this year is a perfect theme for year-end parties like bonenkai.
From items everyone would want to niche picks that showcase someone’s full-on hobby, you might discover new sides of friends you thought you knew well.
And for anyone who made a regrettable purchase, it could be a source of tips for better options in the same category.
As a conversation topic for parties, this question is highly recommended—especially great for larger groups and sure to get the energy up.