One-liner gags that will have your school in stitches: a collection of bits to make you the class favorite.
There are times during recess or after school when you just want to change the vibe a little, right? In those moments, having a quick one-liner you can whip out can instantly brighten up the atmosphere in your class! But many people might be wondering, “I don’t know what kind of jokes will land…” That’s why this article introduces a wide variety of one-shot gags you can use at school.
From simple phrase-based jokes and physical bits to song-based material, it’s packed with ideas you can enjoy with your friends.
Find your favorites and make your school life even more fun!
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Classic and Famous One-Shot Gag Compilation (31–40)
I got carried away.Yuriyan Retriever
Yuriyan Retriever is a female comedian who’s full of surprises and will try anything.
She has a huge arsenal of gags, but what really stands out is her courage.
Even if a joke falls flat, she keeps having fun and never loses her smile—her positivity is something to learn from.
She skillfully uses her body type, timing, and storytelling to get laughs with her tricky gags.
It might be challenging, but why not try copying some of them?
KomanecchiBeat Takeshi
Takeshi Kitano has recently been active as a film director and cultural figure.
Despite that calm demeanor, whenever Beat Takeshi appears on a comedy show, his explosive energy reminds you why he’s a true giant of the comedy world.
Many younger people might not know this, but Beat Takeshi originally played the funny-man (boke) in the manzai duo “Two Beat.” His “Komaneci” gag imitates Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci’s leotard pose.
It’s the ultimate one-shot gag, so save it for just the right moment! And whatever you do, don’t perform it in front of someone you like.
Heave-ho!Fusūya
An owarai comedy duo, Fusuya, whose catchphrases “Nothing too much” and “Oh my Godfather descends” make absolutely no sense, yet their brisk pace makes you burst out laughing—and you get hooked on how good the words feel.
After the catchphrase, the two of them immediately chime in together with a “Yoisho!” You do get overwhelmed by the rapid-fire words and movements, but how about trying that yourselves? Let’s give it a shot with the expectation that even if you say things that make no sense, the vibe alone will get a laugh!
Only becomes foolish when it’s a multiple of 3 or contains the digit 3.Sekai no Nabeatsu
This is the gag by Sekai no Nabeatsu where he acts silly only on multiples of 3 or numbers that contain 3.
It was hugely popular with elementary school kids for a while, and everyone used to imitate it when counting things at events like the ball-toss game at sports festivals.
This video is the Spanish version.
It would probably go over well to do versions in various languages like English and Chinese!
No, no—absolutely not.Nihon Elekitel Rengo (Japan Elekitel Union)
It’s a gag by the comedy duo Nippon Elekitel Rengo.
One person presses in with “Eee ya nai no~ eee ya nai no~” and the key is replying sexily, “Dame yo~ dame dame.” The lines work on their own, but it might be even more fun if you use their distinctive makeup! Perfect for performing as a two-person skit.
Self-Introductions & Icebreaker Gag Collection (1–10)
smug face anticsTwoTribe Shuhei-damashii
Tsuitorive, who won THE SECOND: Manzai Tournament held in 2025, features Shuheidamashii as the boke.
One expression he often shows during bits and on location shoots is the “ikiri face” (a cocky, puffed-up look).
Just purse your lips while opening your mouth wide, and give your eyes a slightly glaring, confrontational gaze—that’s it! Try doing it right before introducing yourself, or right after showing off a trick or routine—it might be funny.
Watch Shuheidamashii’s ikiri face closely and give it a try!
Excuse me, who is it? Please come in. Thank you.Kazuo Kuwabara
When you visit someone’s home in Japan, you announce your arrival by calling out “Gomen kudasai?” Then the homeowner asks, “Who is it?” you give your name, and they say, “Please come in.” In this gag, one person does the whole exchange alone.
It’s a famous bit by Yoshimoto Shinkigeki performer Kazuo Kuwabara.
The joke plays with how the person introduces themselves, and after “Please come in,” they’ll add lines like “Thank you” or “Sankyuu,” which gets laughs.
It’s easy to follow and funny because it’s a clear one-person act, or self-dialogue.
Is it a man or a woman?Aa Shiraki
A shell breastplate labeled “woman,” a fundoshi labeled “man,” a crew cut with a mustache, and lips painted bright red with lipstick…
As the title suggests, you can’t tell at a glance whether it’s female or male, can you? The bits themselves are about an old woman who looked like an old man, an old man who looked like an old woman, and the question of which one the performer really is.
The fundoshi is made to flip up, and you can enjoy various gimmicks as the routine progresses.
It’s a physically demanding act, but it’s funny—definitely worth using as a reference.
Long time no briefs.Dandy Sakano
Here’s Dandy Sakano’s one-shot gag that became famous alongside his “Gets!” catchphrase.
He says “Ohisashi-brief” (a pun on “ohisashiburi,” meaning “long time no see,” swapping in “briefs”) while striking a pose like Takeshi Kitano’s “Comaneci,” then transitions straight into the rising movement from a sumo ring-entering ceremony.
That sequence kind of makes you wonder what’s about to start, doesn’t it? By the way, there are two styles of the rising movement—Unryū and Shiranui—and Sakano uses the “Ohisashi-brief Unryū style.” The left hand is said to represent defense and the right hand offense, which almost feels like a glimpse of his resolve in comedy.
Thank you for waiting; this is 〇〇.Gion Kizaki
This line is a gag by Gion’s Kizaki-san.
It has a way of making people feel as if they’d been eagerly waiting for you, and it’s nice because it lets you slip right into someone’s good graces.
And then, of course, everyone will mentally chime in with the retort, “Nobody was waiting for you.” By that point, the distance between the speaker and the listener has quietly shrunk.
Be sure to try this gag yourself to get a little closer to others.
You can use it right away—just swap in your own name.