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 the “Do something funny!!” moment! One-liner gags that hype up the office (11–20)
What do you do? (literally: What kind of work do you do?)Mr. Shachihoko
Impressionist Mr.
Shachihoko skyrocketed to fame with his impersonation of Akiko Wada, becoming an overnight sensation.
One of the lines he often uses when doing his Akiko Wada impression is, “And you, what is it that you do?” It’s a phrase that’s easy to use in everyday conversation, so try saying it while keeping Akiko Wada’s speaking style in mind!
Kyogen DialogueSuehirogarizu
The duo Suezougarizu, who made it to the finals of the 2019 M-1 Grand Prix, are gaining attention for their characters themed around kyogen (traditional comic theater).
The key is that, in addition to their manner of speaking, they swap in somewhat old-fashioned words.
It’s a sure way to get laughs at the moments where people think, “You say it like that!?” If you suddenly start talking like Suezougarizu in the middle of a drinking party, you’ll probably get a laugh! It’s a good idea to watch a few of their routines in advance and memorize some of their amusing turns of phrase.
Take it easy.Yuriyan Retriever
Yuriyan Retriever, who skyrocketed to fame after winning the Women Comedian No.
1 Contest THE W, has won over audiences with her fearless, go-at-her-own-pace style of comedy.
Among her gags, the one that’s especially well-known is “Ochitsuite iki ya~” (“Take it easy”/“Stay calm”).
Delivered in a deep voice with laid-back choreography, this gag is great because you can use it in almost any situation.
If someone makes a blunder, a joke falls flat, or you’re asked for your opinion, boldly dropping this line is sure to get a laugh!
Say something positive in an overly slow tone.Timon-Di Takagishi
The comedy duo Timondi has been appearing on TV more and more.
Speaking of Takagishi, the boke of the duo, his unique slow cadence and relentlessly positive remarks have made his character popular.
If you imitate his style of delivering laughs without hurting anyone, everyone should be able to enjoy a good laugh! Just respond to any setup with an overly positive line in an extra-slow tone and you’ll nail it.
This is especially helpful for new employees who may find it hard to get laughs by teasing someone at company drinking parties, so give it a try!
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.
Over-exaggerated impersonationHollywood Zakoshisyoh
When it comes to impressions, the standard is to recreate a person’s traits in an exaggerated way.
The impressions performed by Hollywood Zakoshisho focus on that “exaggeration,” recreating people with such large movements that you can hardly tell who it’s supposed to be.
Start with a normal impression and then switch to an over-the-top, exaggerated version to get laughs from the contrast.
Think of movements that are bigger than the original, and speech that hits the sounds with force, focusing only on the rhythm.
If you only do the exaggerated version, it becomes unclear what you’re doing, so be sure to structure it in a way that compares it with the original source.
Overcome “Do something funny!!” One-Shot Gags That Hype Up the Office (21–30)
Heave-ho!Fusūya
The comedy duo Fusuya is known for cramming more and more gags into their manzai routines, to the point where the material barely seems to progress! Their image is all about the gags.
And when it comes to their signature line after a gag, it’s “Yoisho!” After they rapid-fire a bunch of goofy, hard-to-understand jokes, if they hit that perfectly synchronized “Yoisho!” together, you can’t quite explain it, but it feels refreshingly funny! Try teaming up with a coworker and give it a shot!