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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Conquer “Do something funny!!”: One-shot Gags That Hype Up the Office (31–40)
Self-introductionPekopa Shoinji Taiyu
Pekopa, who won “Omoshiro-so” in 2019.
How about imitating the self-introduction of Taiyu Shoinji, whose uniquely over-the-top character leaves a strong impression? Shoinji originally played in a band, and his moves like a visual kei vocalist and his suave lines are addictive.
Shake your head and swing your arms while saying “Shu-shu!!,” introduce yourself with slick one-liners, and finish with a whistle and “Kiza~~!! Pyuu,” and you’ll nail it! Whether people know Pekopa’s bits or not, they’re sure to laugh at the gloriously overdone character!
One, two, Saegusa, good job.
It’s a phrase used in a TV commercial that Katsura Sanshi appeared in at the time.
They fit “San-shi” (three-four) to “San-e” (San-shi/‘Saigusa’) and then “go-kurō-san” (good job/thanks for your hard work) to “five,” and with a rhythmic count, Katsura Sanshi promotes Toshiba’s television.
To emphasize how clear the picture is, his movements and facial expressions convey a bright, lively mood.
While incorporating his signature gag—‘Irassha~i’—with its characteristic hand and facial motions, let’s sing it rhythmically.
Wait for three minutes.
Shofukutei Nikaku, the master familiar from NHK’s “Seikatsu Shōhyakka,” appeared in a Bon Curry commercial around the time the period drama “Lone Wolf and Cub” was on the air.
In the actual series, the lead was Kinnosuke Yorozuya, but for some reason it’s Master Nikaku in this commercial.
Unlike the main show, the ad has nothing but a comical vibe, which makes it even funnier.
Eww, eww, Hawaiiaaan!
Aya Matsuura and Miki Fujimoto had a weekly segment on a Morning Musume TV show where they did manzai (a comedy duo routine).
This is what they did there, and it’s amazing how, even though they’re not comedians, they went all-in without any awkward shyness.
It’s also valuable because it’s a simple one-shot gag that’s easy for young girls to try.
This is Koyuki.Ganbareruya Yoshiko
Recently, Yoshiko from the comedy duo Ganbareruya has even been appearing in dramas.
Her trademark seems to be impersonations of actresses’ faces that make the most of her long hair! That said, her impressions are total power plays (lol)! She’ll strike a fitting angle and expression and say, “I’m Koyuki,” and you just can’t help but laugh.
It doesn’t matter at all if it doesn’t look alike—in fact, the more beautiful the actress, the better the reactions you can expect from those around you! It’s a good idea to ask your coworkers in advance to make sure you get proper punchy comebacks.
Elbow! It bends!Otenki Nori
Otenki Nori’s “Elbow! It bends!” Have you heard this melody somewhere before? That’s right! It’s the jingle from the Fuji Safari Park commercial in Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
To that melody that practically everyone knows, he bends his elbow.
It’s a very simple bit that people of all ages can easily imitate.
It’s hilarious when someone springs it on you! It might also be fun to look for other phrases that fit this melody.
You can also step forward frame by frame.
A rare one-liner by Koji Nakamoto of The Drifters.
It wasn’t something he did in a sketch; it originally came from a VCR commercial.
But it spread at the time as ordinary people picked it up and used it as a one-shot gag.
Right!/I suppose so!/Probably!/Isn’t it!/It will, right!
The manzai duo Q, from the Titan talent agency, has a hilarious routine called “It Must Be ○○!” Here’s how it goes: the funny man, Nibiro, claims two completely unrelated things have something in common and names them—like “the Grim Reaper and pizza.” Then the straight man, Makoto Shimizu, replies with a subtle shared trait: “They both use a scythe spatula!!” It’s both funny and impressively well-crafted.
Another key to the laughs is Shimizu’s dead-serious expression when he delivers “It Must Be ○○!” Also, keep an eye on his sharply pointed finger!
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
Do you know the gag “Saikou! Saikou! Saikou!” by Katamari Mizukawa, the straight man of Kuuki Kaidan, the champions of King of Conte 2021? Katamari, who’s handsome and usually seems very quiet, suddenly shouts “Saikou! Saikou! Saikou!” in a loud voice, so it can really surprise people.
As his partner Mogura says, it’s a pretty rare gag, so if you’ve seen it, you’re lucky! It’s easy for anyone to imitate, so it might come in handy as a skit for year-end parties and the like.
Gachōn
Among the many one-shot gags by Hitoshi Tani of the Crazy Cats, this is the most famous and quintessential one.
It’s short and easy to use in all sorts of situations, so it fits any context.
They say the phrase was born when he was drawing a tile in mahjong.