Easy, crowd-pleasing one-shot gags recommended for new employees. Fun routines that get everyone hyped.
Isn’t it common for new employees to be asked to do a quick party trick at company drinking parties and the like? Your heart probably races every time you attend, wondering when it’ll be your turn.
Even if you want to prepare something in advance, you might worry, “What if it doesn’t land?” In this article, we’ll introduce some classic one-shot party tricks.
We’ve picked a wide range—from timely comedy bits to sure-fire, crowd-pleasing standards.
If you’re unsure what to do, please use this as a reference!
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Easy, crowd-pleasing one-shot gags recommended for new employees. Hype-boosting bits (81–90)
salaryman gag
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Your first year as a salaryman is also called being a “freshman.” You’re treated a bit like a guest, yet at the same time expected to be immediately effective, so it’s a daily grind full of pressure.
In that case, how about showing off some “salaryman gags” as a party trick at welcome parties or training sessions? Observing the salaryman life with self-deprecating humor and embracing its pathos could be a good hint for creating material.
Try changing the lyrics of popular songs and delivering your bits with a snappy tempo.
If you want to win over the senior veterans, we recommend Regain’s ‘Can You Work 24 Hours a Day?’
A one-shot gag using a trendy topic
When it comes to go-to one-shot gags, imitating whatever’s trending is the classic choice.
You don’t have to overthink it—just mimic it and you’re good to go, so anyone can give it a try.
However, if you pick something that doesn’t suit your character at all or you act shy about it halfway through, it’ll be a disaster.
So be careful when choosing your material.
Bottle flipping
It’s a type of juggling bartenders perform while making cocktails in front of customers.
It’s also a legitimate sport with world championships.
Since it requires a high level of technique, don’t forget to practice thoroughly if you want to show it off in style.
Magic trick: Calculator magic
It’s a quick trick that anyone can do as long as they have a calculator.
The fact that all you need is a calculator makes it extra convenient.
As long as you accurately memorize the steps so you can perform them smoothly, you don’t need any special dexterity or preparation.
Simple as it is, it’s the kind of one-shot act that will amaze everyone.
Relatable things about working adults
How about holding a “Working Adults Relatable Moments” contest as the highlight of the party? It’s a mini event where people share things like “Mysteries of the Company” or “Salesperson Stereotypes.” For example: “I can’t get up in the morning, so I set five alarms,” “My voice pitch changes when I answer the phone,” “‘We’ll take it back to the company’ means ‘No,’” and “‘I just left’ actually means ‘I’m about to leave now.’ Let’s collect those “So true!” moments everyone can’t help but relate to.
And don’t forget a prize for the biggest crowd-pleaser.
Dice Tower
Let’s build a dice tower using a cup and dice! You can use either a paper cup or a clear cup.
First, on a table or the floor, place the cup upside down and move it quickly in a circular motion.
As you keep the cup moving, add the dice into the cup one by one.
Make sure to keep the cup in motion while you’re adding the dice.
Once all the dice are in, stop the cup, and your dice tower is complete! The trick seems to be tilting the cup slightly and spinning it so that centrifugal force presses the dice against the inside of the cup.
One-shot gags that are easy to do and a hit—recommended for new employees. Crowd-pleasing bits (91–100)
Masaru Yumeya’s “I want to eat pancakes.”
This is a signature routine by the comedian Masaru Yumeya, nicknamed “Yume-chan,” who’s popular among young people.
He performs while dressed like someone you’d see in Harajuku, but since it’s basically a ‘bomb-on-purpose’ style of comedy, I think it’s a one-shot gag best suited for people with strong nerves.
For the “I want to eat pancakes” bit, he uses Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s song Harajuku Iyahoi, so check it out if you want to imitate the routine.