[Hilarious] Song skit that will kill at parties and performances
As a comedy genre, not only manzai and sketch comedy, but recently more performers are showcasing bits based on music and songs! Lately, it’s become so popular that there’s even a comedy contest called “Utaneta-Oh Ketteisen” (King of Song Gags).
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of popular “song-based gags”! If you can play the guitar, there are lots of routines you could easily imitate! Song-based gags that unfold rhythmically won’t drag even when amateurs like us try them—they keep a good tempo and are likely to entertain the audience.
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[Hilarious] Song Gags That Kill at Parties and Performances (21–30)
I’m free!Hiroshi Inui
Hiroshi Inui, who was hugely popular during the heyday of “Enta no Kamisama” with his catchphrase “I’m free!!” If you strum the guitar coolly and shout it out loud, you might earn not only laughs but also admiring looks from the ladies.
The style is distinctive, but it doesn’t take that long to prepare, so as long as you can do it without getting embarrassed, you’re sure to succeed.
By the way, it’s a secret that the now-popular Takahashi from Savannah used to do it (lol).
We’ve started serving cold Chinese-style noodles.AMEMIYA
A melancholy melody, unhappy anecdotes, and the stock phrases that wrap them all together seem to heighten the sense of poignancy and transience.
Doing a perfect copy of the original is fine, but in this case, adding your own inside jokes might send the venue into an even bigger roar of laughter.
The final part sings some pretty uplifting things, so after you perform it, you’re sure to be a smash hit for a while as a famed folk singer.
[Hilarious] Song Gags That Kill at Parties/Events (31–40)
Hey hey, doctorShunshun Clinic P
This is “Hey Hey Doctor” by Shunshun Clinic P, which is also popular at karaoke.
The song itself is easy for anyone to sing, so it’s a highly recommended comedy bit.
If you practice the dance and facial expressions, it’ll be even easier to get laughs.
The original uses “doctor clichés” as the theme, but if you incorporate relatable jokes from your own workplace or school, it’s sure to be a big hit!
What Nogare, what MiSomao Meatball
If you can fully commit to a gross-cute character, no matter what material you choose, I recommend Somaō Meatball’s “Nani Nogare Nani-bi” bit! Speaking of Somaō, he’s a comedian with enough talent to fill Yoshimoto’s Dotonbori ZAZA theater all by himself—head and shoulders above other young performers.
The routine just keeps riffing on Akemi Darenogare’s name, and its charm lies in the rhythm and perfectly timed pauses.
You can either perfectly copy Somaō’s bit or adapt it into your own material—either is fine.
The secret to success is not being shy!
wrapJoiman
Joiman does laid-back rap bits with a bit of bite.
The rhythm and sound, combined with Takagi’s distinctive movements, are hilariously likely to tickle elementary schoolers’ comedy switch! It’s really fun to pick different themes—like samurai warlords—and riff freely! If you can, dropping rhymes or similar sounds might make people go, “Whoa!” and give you extra credit.
It’s a chill, low-energy style of comedy you can play with.
Exaggerate your movements and have fun with it however you like!
Best Gags SeriesSAKURAI
For those gutsy enough to say, “I’m totally fine doing it solo!” I recommend SAKURAI’s guitar bit as a party piece.
It leans a bit into absurdist gags, so if you’ve got a distinctive vibe, it’ll click.
One example: over SAKURAI’s usual layered guitar riff, you go “stomach, neck, back, both legs,” pause a beat, then boldly declare, “That’s the order I wash my body in the bath.” There’s also the “where the doors open on the Toyoko Line” bit—one of those jokes only people in the know will get, but they really hit.
Teaming up as a duo with someone who can play guitar and performing it together would be great too.
an extremely annoying singer-songwriterMasahiro Ehara
One of the solo comedian Masahiro Ehara’s bits.
It’s a routine that really makes you realize how amazing comedians’ powers of observation are.
Even if it’s not downright obnoxious, it’s packed with gags that make you think, “Totally, I know exactly what you mean!” down to the tiniest details.
If you can play guitar, I’d love for you to give it a try—this is a true song-based comedy bit.
