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One-shot gags for men that are sure to be a hit at parties and performances

Opportunities to perform a quick gag as entertainment at drinking parties or wedding receptions—if you’re a man, you might have more of these than you’d expect, right?

If you always keep a few routines up your sleeve, you’re probably fine.

But if you’re thinking, “I’ve never done a one-shot gag before…,” you’re likely in a bind!

So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of one-shot gags recommended for men.

We’ve picked things that will really hype up a male-only crowd and bits that are especially funny when performed by men.

Keep the vibe of the room in mind and give them a try!

One-liner gags that will get laughs as skits/acts recommended for men (51–60)

Obata no Oniisan

[Official] Obata no Oniisan 'Shun Oguri Skit'
Obata no Oniisan

I’m Obata no Oniisan, who broke through by doing a Shun Oguri impression.

If you imitate Obata no Oniisan, it becomes a so-called impression-of-an-impression, but it made waves when Oguri himself mimicked Obata’s signature “Ma—kino” gag.

Curling

Choshin Juku “Curling”
Curling

How about Choshinjuku’s “Curling” as a one-shot gag you can perform with a group? It’s set up like a sketch, but it works great as a quick gag too, and since multiple people can do it, it’s highly recommended.

“Curling,” which became a hot topic during the Olympics—be sure to give it a try.

Pop-pop!EXIT

[PV] EXIT’s first DVD! Ponpooon!! 84 minutes for just 1,000 yen (tax included)!!
Pop-pop!EXIT

EXIT, who are thriving at the cutting edge of the seventh generation alongside groups like Shimofuri Myojo and Yoneda 2000, are huge hits.

Kanecchi, aka Mr.

Kaneshiro, is a constant presence near the top of the Yoshimoto Handsome Ranking, and Rintaro is so popular he ranks in both the Handsome and the Ugly rankings! One of their strengths is that their gag “Pon-pon!” can be used anytime, anywhere, regardless of TPO.

If your bit falls flat, firing off a quick “Pon-pon!” might liven things up on its own! Their flashy playboy-style manzai, packed with stock phrases like “Beyond kusa, it’s a forest” and “Oato ga here we go!”, is surprisingly easy to imitate!

Hiii!Saito from Jungle Pocket

Haaai! Shinji Saito from Jungle Pocket is throwing the ceremonial first pitch!
Hiii! Jungle Pocket Saito

It’s the phrase used by Jungle Pocket member Saito when he wraps up or switches topics.

Combined with the gesture of making a big arm circle and clenching his hands in front of his body, it really conveys a sense of power.

It’s recommended not only for closing out a topic that has reached a stopping point, but also for forcibly wrapping up a conversation you’d rather end quickly.

Instead of doing it just once, a key point for getting people to remember it is to find good moments and use it repeatedly.

GoigoisuDiane Tsuda

[Diane Tsuda] I'll teach everyone how to do 'Goigoisuu' [Diane YOU & TUBE]
Goigoisu Diane Tsuda

This is a high-energy one-shot gag delivered by Atsuhiro Tsuda, the straight man of the duo Diane.

It carries the meaning of “amazing,” and it’s notable that it changes depending on the situation—not just “Goigoisuu,” but also variations like “Su-su-suu” and “I present you a ‘Suu.’” There’s also a set pose for saying it: a distinctive forward-leaning stance with one hand thrust out, which further emphasizes the words.

Since it’s said that there are many specific rules regarding the pose and pronunciation, aim to faithfully recreate it with those details in mind.