How to Make a Friend Laugh

If your friend is feeling down or you’re both a little bored, making them laugh is a great way to get the good vibes going. You can go with something simple, like a joke or a meme, or try something more elaborate, like a harmless prank. Whatever you try, keep your friends sense of humor in mind so you can make them chuckle with your silly antics.

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Tell them a silly pun.

  1. Pick a pun so dumb that your friend will have to laugh. Look through a joke book to find a play on words, or make one up of your own. Try something like:[1]
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    • “What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta!”
    • ”What does a nosey pepper do? Gets jalapeño business.”
    • ”What do you call an alligator in a vest? An investigator.”

[Edit]Try a knock-knock joke.

  1. You can get your friend involved with a joke that needs an answer. Stick with a classic joke to stay silly, or make one up on your own. You could try:[2]
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    • ”Knock knock.” “Who’s there?” “Tank.” “Tank who?” “You’re welcome.”
    • ”Knock knock.” “Who’s there?” “Cow says.” “Cow says who?” “No, cow says moo!”
    • ”Knock knock.” “Who’s there?” “Who.” “Who who?” “I didn’t know you were an owl!”

[Edit]Go for a plain old joke.

  1. Pick something that will really make your friend chuckle. You could joke about going back to school, a new teacher, or your parents. Try:[3]
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    • ”I invented a new word: plagiarism!”
    • ”What’s orange and sounds like a carrot? A parrot.”
    • ”What did the pirate say when he turned 80? Aye matey.”

[Edit]Try the rule of 3.

  1. Say a list of 3 things, but make the third one funny and ridiculous. You can do this with almost anything, like:[4]
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    • ”Are you trying too hard to get people to like you? By having a lot of money, an attractive appearance, or wearing deodorant?”
    • ”If you want to be seen: stand up! If you want to be heard: speak up! If you want to be appreciated: shut up!”

[Edit]Say a simple one-liner.

  1. Short jokes are simple and to the point, but they get the job done. Go for one of these if your friend wasn’t super into your long-form jokes earlier. Try:[5]
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    • ”I own the world’s worst thesaurus. Not only is it awful, it’s awful.”
    • ”What’s the difference between a good joke and a bad joke timing.”
    • ”If we shouldn’t eat at night, why did they put a light in the fridge?”

[Edit]Make fun of yourself for a laugh.

  1. A little self-deprecating humor can be silly! Try making fun of a silly habit you have, something you’re wearing, or something that happened to you recently. You could say:[6]
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    • ”I’m in shape. Round is a shape, right?”
    • ”This shirt is so colorful, you can probably see it from space.”
    • “I got so distracted by my phone the other day that I walked right into a pole!”

[Edit]Play a harmless prank.

  1. If your friend has a good sense of humor, they might appreciate this. Make sure the prank is funny for both of you, and don’t go out of your way to cause damage.[7]
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    • Make your friend a silly meal when they say they’re hungry, like green eggs and ham or a sandwich cut out in the shape of an animal.
    • Place confetti on the blades of a ceiling fan so they fall into the air when the fan is turned on.
    • Hide bubble wrap under a rug so your friend is surprised by the popping noises.

[Edit]Tease your friend without being mean.

  1. If you’re close with your friend, you can get away with a little teasing. Make sure you aren’t making fun of anything they’re sensitive about, and don’t go overboard with your comments.[8]
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    • Lightly tease your friend over their habit of talking with their hands or saying a certain word a lot.
    • You might also tease your friend about their large stuffed animal collection or a musician or TV show that’s their guilty pleasure.

[Edit]Tell a funny story that happened to you.

  1. If it makes you laugh, it will probably make your friend laugh, too. Look for something that happened to you in person, a news story you read about, or something funny from your childhood to relay to your friend.[9]
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    • Maybe you saw a bird poop on someone’s head, or a dog wearing a funny sweater.
    • Or, maybe you have a memory of your dad starting the blender without the lid on and making a huge mess.

[Edit]Watch a funny movie or TV show.

  1. Let the characters on the screen do the talking for you. Pick out a movie or TV show that you and your friend both like, then chill out with some snacks and enjoy it.[10]
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    • You could try “The Office,” “Superbad,” “Friends,” “Dumb and Dumber,” or “The Good Place.”
    • If you’re out of ideas, type in “comedies” or “funny” to search for movies and TV shows.

[Edit]Find videos of stand up comedians.

  1. Comedians are made to make people laugh! Look up a comedian on YouTube or Netflix to find a few videos you can binge with your friend.[11]
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    • You could also head to a comedy club to see comedians in-person.
    • Josie Long, Dave Chappelle, Mindy Kaling, Hannibal Buress, and Trevor Noah are all good comedians to choose from.

[Edit]Send your friend a funny meme.

  1. If you’re not with your friend, this is a great way to get them to smile. If you see a funny meme as you’re scrolling through social media, forward it to your friend to make them laugh.[12]
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    • You know your friend best, so try to pick something that fits their sense of humor.
    • Instagram and Twitter are great places to look for memes.
    • If they aren’t into memes, a cute kitten video works too!


[Edit]Tips

  • Start laughing and see if your friend laughs too—many times, laughter is contagious.
  • Be animated when you’re telling a story, moving your arms around and speaking in an excited voice to make your story even better.
  • Know what your friend likes and dislikes so that you can choose funny things that relate to them.

[Edit]Warnings

  • Avoid being mean if you choose to tease or prank your friend, because you don’t want to hurt their feelings.

[Edit]Related wikiHows

[Edit]References

  1. ↑ https://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/make-em-laugh/
  2. ↑ https://parade.com/944054/parade/knock-knock-jokes/
  3. ↑ https://www.readersdigest.ca/culture/10-short-jokes-anyone-can-remember/
  4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i8fDe9K8Dc&feature=youtu.be&t=208
  5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i8fDe9K8Dc&feature=youtu.be&t=377
  6. ↑ https://hbr.org/2020/07/sarcasm-self-deprecation-and-inside-jokes-a-users-guide-to-humor-at-work
  7. ↑ https://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/make-em-laugh/
  8. ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/young-people-close/201704/learning-how-tease-and-be-teased
  9. ↑ [v161337_b01]. 3 April 2020.
  10. ↑ https://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/make-em-laugh/
  11. ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/laughter-is-the-best-medicine.htm
  12. ↑ https://www.seventeen.com/life/friends-family/a32051940/best-friend-meme/

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