100 creative, playful, and diverse ways to make someone laugh

by Darrell Griffin, President of PureAudacity.com

Here’s a list of 100 creative, playful, and diverse ways to make someone laugh, tailored for various settings and relationships. These ideas range from silly antics to clever humor, ensuring there’s something for everyone to spark a giggle. Sometimes in an "icy" room and good laugh is all that is need to spark lively conversation and inject some fun and laughter into the room. Most situations can be improved with a little laughter. Try starting your day by thinking of ways to make someone laugh.  Laughter is always a great influence on your day. Its hard to be mad when you have a smile on your face.  

• Tell a classic dad joke, like “I’m reading a book on anti-gravity—it’s impossible to put down!”
• Pull a harmless prank, like sticking a googly eye on their coffee mug.
• Imitate a cartoon character’s voice while narrating their day.
• Share a funny meme about a shared experience, like office life.
• Play a game of charades with absurd prompts, like “angry toaster.”

• Wear a ridiculous costume, like a giant banana, for no reason.
• Make exaggerated faces during a serious conversation.
• Sing a dramatic opera version of a nursery rhyme.
• Create a fake “news report” about their quirky habits.
• Dance like nobody’s watching, with over-the-top moves.
• Use a puppet to “talk” for you during a chat.
• Tell a pun-filled story: “The baker loafed around all day.”
• Pretend to be a robot with stiff, jerky movements.
• Share a clip of a pet doing something goofy.
• Play a round of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”-style improv.
• Wear mismatched socks and insist they’re the latest trend.
• Narrate their actions in a dramatic movie-trailer voice.
• Send a voice message in a silly accent
• Stage a mock argument between two inanimate objects, like spoons.
• Try laughter yoga together, giggling for no reason.
• Share a ridiculous “fact,” like “Cows can moonwalk on Fridays.”
• Play a prank call with a funny script, like ordering 100 pizzas.
• Make a silly face in a Zoom meeting background.
• Create a parody of their favorite song with goofy lyrics.
• Pretend to “interview” them as a celebrity on a red carpet.
• Show them a funny TikTok dance and attempt it badly.
• Wear a shirt with a hilarious slogan, like “I’m with stupid.”
• Act out a scene from a comedy movie with exaggerated flair.
• Tell a knock-knock joke with a twist: “Knock, knock! Boo who? Don’t cry, it’s just a joke!”
• Play a game of “two truths and a lie” with absurd lies.
• Use a funny filter on a video call, like a potato face.
• Pretend to be a clumsy waiter while serving them a snack.
• Share a story of your most embarrassing moment.
• Make up a silly nickname for them and use it all day.
• Play a round of “Would You Rather” with ridiculous choices.
• Create a treasure hunt with funny clues, like “Find the ticklish treasure.”
• Speak in rhymes for an hour, even if they’re terrible.
• Pretend to be a time traveler with wild predictions.
• Share a funny childhood photo and reenact the pose.

• Play a game of “telephone” with a silly starting phrase.
• Wear a fake mustache and insist it’s always been there.
• Tell a story using only sound effects and gestures.
• Make a “commercial” for a mundane item, like a paperclip.
• Play a prank by swapping their phone wallpaper with a funny image.
• Act like a game show host while asking mundane questions.
• Share a ridiculous conspiracy theory, like “Socks control the weather.”
• Try to balance random objects on your head and “fail” dramatically.
• Play a round of “Scenes from a Hat” with silly prompts.
• Use a puppet to “argue” with them over something trivial.

• Tell a joke in a dramatic Shakespearean tone.
• Pretend to be a fitness instructor with absurd exercises.
• Share a funny autocorrect fail from your texts.
• Play a game of “What’s in the Box?” with silly items.
• Make up a jingle for their name and sing it loudly.
• Pretend to be a magician with terrible, obvious tricks.
• Share a funny, exaggerated “review” of their cooking.
• Play a prank by leaving sticky notes with silly messages.

• Act like a sports commentator during a casual activity.
• Tell a story with a surprise twist that’s absurdly funny.
• Wear a clown nose during a serious conversation.
• Play a game of “Freeze” and strike ridiculous poses.
• Share a funny “how-to” guide for something silly, like napping.
• Pretend to be a pirate and speak in “arrghs” all day.
• Create a mock award ceremony for their quirks.
• Play a round of “Mad Libs” with hilarious results.
• Try to mimic their laugh in an exaggerated way.
• Share a funny “life hack” that’s completely impractical.
• Play a prank by “hiding” in plain sight and jumping out.
• Act like a mime trapped in an invisible box.
• Tell a joke while pretending to cry dramatically.
• Play a game of “Improv Alphabet,” acting out letters.
• Share a funny, made-up “historical fact” about them.
• Pretend to be a chef with a disastrous cooking demo.
• Play a prank by switching their chair with a tiny stool.
• Create a silly handshake and insist on using it.
• Share a funny “prediction” from a fake fortune cookie.
• Play a game of “Overheard Conversations” with wild scenarios.

• Pretend to be a motivational speaker with absurd advice.
• Tell a story using only emojis and act them out.
• Play a prank by putting a whoopee cushion on their seat.
• Act like a detective “solving” a silly mystery about them.
• Share a funny “review” of their outfit in a posh accent.
• Play a game of “Sound Effects Only” charades.
• Pretend to be a weather reporter with a ridiculous forecast.
• Tell a joke while doing a silly dance move.
• Play a prank by leaving a fake spider in their bag.
• Share a funny “letter” from their pet complaining about them.
• Act like a game character with over-the-top catch phrases.
• Play a game of “One-Word Story” with absurd results.
• Pretend to be a tour guide in a mundane place, like their kitchen.
• Share a funny “survey result” about their habits.
• Play a prank by taping a silly note to their back.
• Act like a radio DJ with a goofy persona.
• Tell a joke with a terrible, exaggerated punchline delivery.
• Play a game of “Props” using random household items.

• Share a funny “future headline” about their life.
• Pretend to be a fashion designer with a ridiculous outfit idea.
• Play a prank by setting their phone alarm to a funny sound.
• Act out a “day in the life” of their favorite object.
• Tell a story with a silly moral, like “Always hug your toaster.   
  

These ideas can be adapted for different personalities and settings, ensuring laughter in any context. Whether through pranks, games, or playful storytelling, the goal is to spark joy and connection. This list of ideas is meant to spur you and your friends creative minds into gear. Have fun.