One-hit gags that are a hit at parties and entertainment, recommended for women
Here are some performance ideas perfect for women to shine at banquets and party entertainment!
If you’ve been asked to do a performance but have no ideas, are looking for acts suited to small or large groups, or want to know crowd-pleasing ideas for women, be sure to check these out.
We’ve gathered a wide range—from super easy options to ones that require a bit of practice—so choose based on how much time you have until the big day.
The most important point for any performance is to let go of your inhibitions.
When it’s showtime, go all out and hype up the crowd!
Top 10 one-shot gags that are a hit at parties or as entertainment, recommended for women
One-shot gags and impression bits
Doesn’t everyone have one or two? Let’s try a one-shot gag! The most common one is probably impressions, right? From animal impressions to celebrity impressions, even those super niche ones that hardly anyone gets can be a hit.
Imitations of people you know—like their quirks in how they talk—are also a huge crowd-pleaser.
It’s great fun when you do it with a big group, and even if it doesn’t land, you can blend into the crowd (lol).
Mario sound effects
If you want an unusual impression, there’s the sound effect of Mario jumping in games.
You use your nose to make the sound, so it takes a bit of practice to get the hang of it.
When someone at a party asks, “Got anything?” you can say, “Well, actually…” and show it off—it really livens things up.
Surprisingly few people can do it, so if you teach them, everyone can have fun together.
Advice for everyoneYuriyan Retriever
If you use Yuriyan Retriever’s routines, even women can go for big laughs! A recommended, easy-to-copy bit is the one where she gives advice to everyone.
Her signature catchphrase, “Ochitsuite iki ya~” (“Take it easy, okay?”), paired with everyday relatable moments, really gets people laughing.
It might hype things up if you include some workplace ‘we’ve-all-been-there’ scenarios, too.
A magic trick that multiplies banknotes
A one-shot trick that makes you think, “Wouldn’t it be great if bills just kept multiplying?”—it’s the magic trick where paper money increases.
The method is simple: hide an extra bill in your collar area, and when you bend one arm, quietly shift it into your palm.
Then pretend to rub the bill, combine it with the hidden one in your other hand, and ta-da! It’s multiplied!
inside jokes impersonation
Impersonations of people you know are a surefire hit for party entertainment.
If you show them off at a company or college drinking party, they’re guaranteed to get laughs! It can be a bit tricky to capture someone’s traits and imitate them well, but it’s so rewarding when people react with, “Wow, that’s so spot-on!” Just be careful with your choice of target—avoid picking scary bosses at work, for example.
Chiemi Blouson’s “Career Woman” routine
It’s becoming a go-to act, isn’t it? Buruzon Chiemi’s “Career Woman.” The boom has died down a bit, but I think it’s a great performance because you can pack in lots of relatable “that’s so true” jokes.
What really gets a crowd going at these things are trendy bits and inside jokes, right? So load it up with inside jokes that only that group will understand, and put on your own “Career Woman” performance!
Magic using a smartphone
A heart-pounding magic trick that lets you know someone’s smartphone passcode.
You can use it as a magic performance, but it’s also a handy technique if you secretly want to find out a family member’s or partner’s passcode.
It uses the iPhone’s calculator: first, have the person enter their passcode so the performer can’t see it, then have them add a random four-digit number.
After that, by pressing the minus button and then the equals button, you can immediately see the originally entered number—taking advantage of how the calculator works.
