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!
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One-Liner Jokes That Kill at Parties: Top Picks for Men (11–20)
Pole-and-line caught yellowtail (buri)
The gag about landing a yellowtail with a single cast is funny just to watch, isn’t it? When you’re holding the rod and reeling, the key is to loudly and clearly express the joy and excitement of the catch.
For the pose when you land the yellowtail, use your whole body with big movements and turn it into a one-shot gag.
Adding sound effects or mimicking the actual movements of the fish by twisting your body is also recommended.
Getting some fishing buddies and asking your friends to help will make it even more exciting.
toast speech
Let’s get everyone involved, lead a toast chant, and liven up the party! The hallmark of this style is that everyone repeats the leader’s words.
The content can be tailored to the occasion, but having people repeat the phrases helps unify everyone’s hearts and gets them in the mood to enjoy the event! The trick is to include lines that are just a little embarrassing to say out loud—that’s what makes it fun.
A toast chant is usually done at the beginning, but it can also be used mid-party as a quick performance to re-energize the room—highly recommended!
Hello~!Nishikigoi Masaki Hasegawa
This is a one-shot gag delivered as the opener by Masaki Hasegawa, the boke of Nishikigoi, the champions of M-1 Grand Prix 2021.
It’s basically just a middle-aged man greeting everyone energetically, but combined with the tsukkomi that follows, the humor really comes through.
The move where he lowers his hips and thrusts his hands forward is also key, showcasing full-body energy.
Rather than making the greeting itself funny, the idea is more like making people laugh with the situation of a very energetic, constantly moving middle-aged man.
raspy-voiced retortSoshina from Shimofuri Myojo
I also recommend that unique tsukkomi from Soshina of the duo Shimofuri Myojo.
It’s kind of like a one-shot gag—originally a tsukkomi line—but he does it a lot in his routines, on TV shows, and even in commercials, so it’s an easy bit for people of all ages to get.
You can use it as a tsukkomi just like Soshina does, or you can flip it and play the boke with that choreography and husky voice! It’s sure to become a versatile bit you can adapt and use in all kinds of situations.
A dialogue in the style of KyogenSuehirogarizu
Suehirogarizu is a comedy duo who perform manzai while beating a small hand drum and speaking in the style of kyogen.
In their hands, even the most modern, fashionable terms are transformed into words with the refined flavor of the kyogen world! Their conversions are so brilliantly done that you can’t help but laugh.
So why not take a page from their book and try converting everyday things into kyogen-style language when you talk? And if it’s a workplace party, you can prepare by converting all the business buzzwords into kyogen-style terms—you’re guaranteed to bring down the house.
baseball gag
If there are a lot of sports fans, how about trying some baseball jokes? This article introduces a total of 10 bits, including gags that use players’ names.
Many of the jokes feature famous players, and there are also bits that even people who don’t know much about baseball can understand.
Some routines use well-known anime songs, so they should appeal to a wide audience.
Each bit is short, which makes them easy to remember—another nice plus.
If you only rely on one routine and it doesn’t land, you’ll be in trouble, so memorize plenty of short gags!
One-shot gags that will get laughs: recommended skits/acts for men (21–30)
“National Treasure” impression (impersonation)
@akizonomanezo Someone whose way of folding laundry changes after watching the movie “National Treasure.”MovieNational TreasureRyo Yoshizawa#RyuseiYokohamaKabukiParody#NationalTreasureCommunity
♪ Original song – kokuhoumovie – Official account of the film “National Treasure”
It’s a one-shot gag that riffs on the film “National Treasure,” which portrays the life of a kabuki actor walking a solitary path.
The action is simply folding laundry, but with a glossy, smoldering gaze, deliberately precise fingertips, and a little bite of the towel when halving it…
Anyone who’s seen the film will be doubled over with laughter.
The bit works if you fold laundry while channeling the film’s depiction of an onnagata (male actor in female roles), so anyone can perform it as long as they commit to the role.
I recommend folding the towel slowly on purpose.