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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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Comedian gags and impersonations (1–10)
Impersonation
When it comes to foolproof party tricks, impressions are the go-to.
Mimicking whoever’s popular at the moment or doing classic impressions can get the crowd going, and high-quality animal impressions can be a hit too.
Doing impressions of impressionists themselves might also land well.
At a company drinking party, impressions of your boss or colleagues are likely to be well received.
Just be careful not to overdo it with the boss impression…
FUJIWARA Hara-Nishi’s gag
When you’re stuck without ideas for a skit or party act, the perfect solution is the gags of Takayuki Haraichi from the comedy duo FUJIWARA.
Off-the-wall bits—like pretending to greet people in Japanese and then suddenly switching to Chinese—are sure to surprise everyone! The speed is also a key point.
Some gags take just about five seconds to perform, so if you have a stock prepared, you can roll them out one after another.
This way you can keep the energy up without any lull and get the crowd going, so give it a try! First, check out Haraichi’s repertoire of gags and find the ones that suit your style.
Power!Nakayama Kinnikun
A superstar among Gen Z, Nakayama Kinnikun is a familiar face on YouTube, TV, and in commercials.
His catchphrase “Power!” is probably one everyone’s heard, right? Among his phrases, it’s one of the most widely recognized.
Haven’t you tried imitating it at least once? Be sure to say “Power!” loudly and clearly, then pause for a beat and nail that signature smile.
It’s a one-liner you can get by with, it’s widely known so it’s easy to pull off, and I recommend it as a single-shot gag you can power through with!
TT BrothersChocolate Planet
Chocolate Planet’s TT Brothers is a bit that’s fun for its catchy rhythm and movements.
The two shout “T!” while repeatedly making a T shape with their arms—a simple move that’s visually funny and addictively entertaining, which is why it became explosively popular.
When doing an impression, the trick is to keep a snappy rhythm with “T! T!” and make the movements big and easy to see.
It gets even more exciting with more people, creating a chain reaction of laughs through continuous motions.
The coordinated moves and call-and-response are also fun, making it perfect to perform as a group.
It’s a gag that energizes the crowd and instantly pulls everyone in.
Don’t worry I’m wearingYasumura, Always Cheerful
This is the routine performed by Yasumura (known as “Tonikaku”) on the audition show Britain’s Got Talent.
It’s essentially just a translation of the bit he did in Japan—“Don’t worry, I’m wearing them”—but when the audience chimes in with “PANTS!” after the phrase, the excitement really ramps up.
The act focuses on finding angles and poses that make it look like he isn’t wearing anything, so it could be fun to come up with original poses that aren’t in the performance.
Try various approaches, like deciding poses solo or getting people around you to cooperate.
Okay~Yasuko
This is Yasuko’s addictive gag, where her unique persona as a former Self-Defense Forces comedian and impeccable timing intertwine.
By gently saying “Hai〜” in a soft, friendly tone, she wins over the audience.
When imitating this gag, the key is to keep your back straight and your movements polite while maintaining a slightly relaxed, airy expression.
The contrast between strength and a laid-back vibe sparks laughter and instantly lightens the mood.
It’s easy to slip into everyday responses, too, and its irresistibly repeatable charm is off the charts.
It’s a warm, approachable gag that anyone can try right away and that softens the atmosphere.
A rhythm bit whose entrance music never endsMembers
This bit is funny because the member’s entrance music just won’t end—the song that should have finished keeps playing on and on, and they keep moving in time with the rhythm.
When doing an impression of it, the key is to stride confidently onto the stage and repeatedly act like you’re about to stop because the music is ending.
The audience bursts into laughter at the unexpected twist, and gradually the repetition itself becomes a kind of rhythm.
You can get even more laughs by varying your movements and facial expressions and exaggerating your reactions.
Once you learn it, anyone can perform it; it’s a slow-burn gag that draws in the whole room.