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When someone says, “Do a quick gag!” you freeze up thinking, “What should I do?” Right? But no worries! If you do a comedian’s catchphrase or a simple impression, everyone already knows the bit, so it’s an easy way to liven up the mood.
People will be saying, “Yes, that one!” and “So nostalgic!”—it’s sure to spark a shared laugh.
Plus, most of these are super easy to copy, so you hardly need any practice beforehand.
This time, we’ve gathered comedian routines and impressions you can perform at parties and various events.
Give them a try for inspiration!
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Comedy entertainers: gags and impressions (21–30)
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!
vocal imitation
From station-wide announcements and the bullet train’s departure chime to the clacking of the tracks and in-car announcements—sound mimicry that recreates everything using only your voice.
By realistically reproducing everyday sounds we often hear—not just those of Shinkansen and trains—you’re sure to grab attention at any venue! Plenty of videos by creators and comedians have been uploaded, so be sure to study them to learn how to achieve a high level of polish.
It’s also a great idea to add acting and present it in a sketch-comedy style.
Acrobatic performance techniques (1–10)
jumping up
Didn’t you ever try the ‘kip-up’ back in elementary school? Why not practice and give that kip-up—the move only a few athletic kids in class could do—a try? Once you build some strength and get the hang of the technique, you’ll be able to do it! If you show off your kip-up, you might even become as popular as you were in elementary school!
bat breaking
It’s a trick where you snap a bat in one go with a kick.
It requires a certain amount of strength and careful attention to avoid injury, but it really showcases power and boldness, and I think it’ll be a super impressive, cool one-shot act! The practice is tough too, so please be very careful not to get hurt!
Aerial Walk
The aerial walk that surprised many people on social media.
When you first saw it, you probably suspected it was edited, right? Of course, it’s not actually composited—it just looks like you’re floating by cleverly controlling your body movements.
There are plenty of tutorial videos online, so take your time practicing while using them as a reference.
And if you get a chance to show off a party trick in a spacious area—say, while moving between the first and second party—give it a try!
Crushing an apple with one’s hand
The image of crushing an apple with your bare hand is often used as a synonym for superhuman strength, and it apparently takes about 80 kg of grip strength to do it normally.
If you don’t have that much, there are tricks to make the apple more brittle, such as coring it or freezing it and letting it partially thaw.
It might be a bit of a cheat, but the performance of crushing an apple is incredibly impactful and really gets people excited!
cheat gainer
@umeshudaizin If you really get into it, it’s surprisingly easy ^^#CheaterbeaterAcrobat Class
♬ The Peak – SEKAI NO OWARI
A cheat gainer is an acrobatic move where you swing your leg up, tilt your axis diagonally, and do a backflip.
In capoeira, this move is called a “folha.” You can also see it in parkour and dance, and it looks incredibly cool! There are plenty of tutorial videos online explaining how to do a cheat gainer, so if you’re confident in your athletic ability, give it a try.
If someone says, “Show us something,” pulling this off is sure to amaze everyone.
riding on a 1.8-liter sake bottle
As the title suggests, it’s a simple yet profound trick: gripping a 1.8-liter sake bottle between both feet and standing on it.
All you need are a sake bottle, strength, and core stability.
It may look plain, but I hope you can sense the power behind it.
Jump up from seiza (kneeling position) to standing
@fischersjp Apparently, people with good motor skills can do this!?#shortsFischer's#Fischer#viral#fyp#foryou
♬ original sound – Fischer’s – Fischer’s
It seems that some people can and some people can’t jump up from a seiza position and land standing.
If you can do it, why not show it off as a quick party trick? Then invite the onlookers to try it too—you’ll get everyone involved and liven up the moment.
It’s funny if someone can’t do it, and if surprisingly everyone can, that’s entertaining in its own way.
Take charge and ramp up the energy!
Moonwalk in a Week
The moonwalk, which Michael Jackson and others once performed to huge success.
It’s a bit advanced as a party trick, but it looks really cool if you can pull it off.
This is a video of someone attempting the moonwalk after a week of practice.
It also introduces various tips, so why not give it a try little by little when you have some free time?
