Conquer “Do something funny!!”: One-hit gags that fire up the office
At company drinking parties and the like, many new hires and younger employees have probably heard someone say, “Do something funny!!” A lot of people have likely panicked when suddenly put on the spot like that.
For those who’ve never done a one-shot gag before and those who want to overcome the dreaded “Do something!!” at the next party, this article introduces one-shot gags that will liven up company gatherings! To deliver a crowd-pleasing one-shot gag, your best bet is to imitate and perform the popular, classic gags of well-known comedians.
Use these famous, sure-fire gags to get the room pumped up!
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Overcome “Do something funny!!”: Ten one-shot gags (1–10) that will liven up the office
A Tsukkomi in the style of SosinaSoshina from Shimofuri Myojo
Speaking of the hugely popular comedy duo Shimofuri Myojo’s Sosina, he’s memorable for striking a pose as if he’s grabbing an apple with his right hand and delivering rasped-voice retorts! It’s so distinctive that if you imitate it, people will instantly recognize you’re doing him.
What’s more, as long as you recreate the pose and the voice, you can freely adapt what you say! The key is that you can use it not only for retorts but also for setups! Try saying the perfect line for the situation in Sosina’s signature pose and voice.
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!
TT BrothersChocolate Planet
This is one of the signature gags by the comedy duo Chocolate Planet, who became so popular in 2019 that there wasn’t a day you didn’t see them on TV.
The TT Brothers, created in the “Buzzword of the Year Wall” segment of the show “Ariyoshi’s Wall,” are all about being catchy and easy to perform anytime! Look for the letter “T” around you and show it off loudly!
Overcome the “Do something funny!!” moment! One-liner gags that hype up the office (11–20)
Ten-thousand-something yen
He probably doesn’t mean it as a joke, but President Kita of Tōkado has become a hot topic for his distinctive turns of phrase.
There are plenty of times when you have to say prices—like splitting the bill or announcing the fee for a drinking party—so try saying it the way President Kita does at those moments! If you drop it casually, it’s sure to get a laugh.
Weird chopFUJIWARA Haranishi
Mr.
Haraichi from FUJIWARA, who claims to have a trillion gags, is captivating for his ability to pull out jokes that fit the situation.
One of his short gags uses rhythm and the expression he makes right after delivering the punchline to draw laughter.
It takes a curious turn where he sings a parody of the Benzablock commercial jingle and delivers a chop toward the other person.
After moving in close to their face with the chop, he pauses for a moment, staring straight into their eyes to elicit laughter—so paying attention to your facial expression is highly recommended.
Go ahead, please.Dachou Club
The classic routine by Dachou Club, “Go ahead, go ahead.” It’s a time-honored skit, but you just can’t help laughing at this tried-and-true bit! If you’re the type who’s the butt of the jokes, ask a close colleague to set you up for it.
It’s such a well-known gag that once one person starts, everyone around will jump in, so you can try it with confidence!
Sesse-seiyaSeiya (of Shimofuri Myojo)
This is a gag by Seiya from the comedy duo Shimofuri Myojo, performed on the R-1 Grand Prix.
He throws karate punches to the snappy rhythm of “Se-se-Seiya!!”.
On top of that, by slipping in a “What the heck is that?” kind of anecdote between the moves, you’re sure to get laughs on the spot! Since you can prepare the material in advance, if someone suddenly calls on you, jump right in and perform it without missing a beat!