A one-liner gag that gets everyone hyped at a group dating party
At drinking get-togethers like group dates, it’s common to be with people you’re meeting for the first time, so you want to lighten the mood or liven things up a bit, right?
Some of you are probably looking for one-liner gags you can use in those moments!
In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of handy one-liner jokes, focusing on signature bits from popular comedians.
We’ve selected a wide range—from things you can slip in naturally at a drinking party to trending material.
These won’t just make people around you laugh; some can also spark conversation.
Add them to your repertoire and try them out at your next group date.
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One-liner gags that liven up a group dating party (1–10)
How to defeat 〇〇So Takei
These days, Sosuke Takei holds something like a commentator’s position and is active across a wide range of scenes, but when he first started appearing on TV, his signature bit “How to Defeat ___” under the title “King of Beasts” was really popular, wasn’t it? The blank was usually filled with an animal’s name, and he would explain the animal’s physique and habits, identify its weak points, and show how to take it down—made all the more entertaining by his unique way of speaking.
Sometimes the blank would be a person’s name, and he’d similarly list their characteristics and target their weaknesses.
At a group mixer, you could improvise it as “How to Defeat the People Here,” or you could prepare “How to Defeat a Famous Person Everyone Knows” in advance.
A one-shot gag in a commercial
These are one-liner gag ideas based on commercials everyone’s heard at least once.
It introduces five bits that include themes like “chocolate,” “a female doctor,” and “clam digging.” Each piece is easy to follow, and they all end with a signature pose timed to a familiar line from a commercial, so beginners to one-liner gags should find them approachable.
While this material is designed for a solo performer, expanding the dialogue into a sketch-style exchange could also make it entertaining.
one-shot gagYes! Akito
Yes! Akito began his career as a comedian in 2012.
He works as a solo performer, and his skill is beyond question—he even made it to the finals of the 2022 R-1 Grand Prix.
His signature style is high-energy, firing off one-liner gags one after another.
Since his material is all about quick, snappy delivery, borrowing from his repertoire is a great choice when you want to get a quick laugh and liven up the mood in no time!
One-shot gags that hype up a group dating party (11–20)
Yeeeeeaaah!Sunshine Ikezaki
Sunshine Ikezaki’s routine, which shot to fame with his booming “Yeeeeeeeeeei!”, is all about using an explosively loud voice to bulldoze through and turn everything into laughs.
At a group date, you’ll probably get chances to say standard lines like the toast, so going all-in and channeling Ikezaki in those moments might be a great way to blow off some steam.
Sesse-seiyaSeiya (of Shimofuri Myojo)
A great one-shot gag to liven up a group date is Seiya from the comedy duo Shimofuri Myojo’s “Se-se-Seiya.” His unique chant and movements are perfect for warming up the room.
By repeating a phrase that doesn’t really mean anything, you build up energy in the group, then release it with an unexpected move to get laughs—so the thinking goes.
And it really works; it’s hard not to laugh when you see this gag.
Even in a first-time meetup, this can help you slip right into the circle of friends.
If you perform it cheerfully and energetically, your group date is sure to heat up.
Alright, I’ll let you off the hook for today.Ikeda no Medaka
Speaking of Ikeda no Medaka, a veteran comedian active in Yoshimoto Shinkigeki, he’s known as the “tiny old man” and has a whole arsenal of gags.
If I had to pick one that would go over well at a group dating party, I’d say… it’s a tough call, but probably: “All right, I’ll let you off this easy today.” If you tailor it to the situation and add his signature tearful delivery, it can be really effective.
Yaa! Power!Nakayama Kinnikun
Nakayama Kinni-kun’s catchphrases “Yaa!” and “Power!” are great one-shot gags for drinking gatherings.
They were so popular they were nominated for the 2022 U-Can New Words and Buzzwords Awards, and they’re recognized across a wide range of age groups.
After a resurgence thanks to his friendly persona, he’s earned strong support from fans through training videos on his YouTube channel.
At your next get-together, why not try this bright, energetic bit to put smiles on everyone’s faces?