Many funny jokes come from sarcasm. Make a statement that might not seem funny if you take it literally, but use your tone of voice to let your audience know you don’t really mean it. For example, you could pepper a conversation with some sarcastic comments like, “You’re totally unique and special. . . just like everyone else in the world. "
Work on your timing. Pace yourself. Don’t get nervous if it takes awhile before you get a laugh. [7] X Research source Keep your tone at a natural conversation pace. Allow your audience a moment to laugh before hitting them with another line. Tweak your phrasing. Be blunt and concise. If you can’t think of the best words to express and idea, let it marinade awhile longer.
For example, “I love my life, but it thinks of me more like a friend. "
Work on your impression by assessing yourself in a mirror. Only do an impression if you can really pull it off. Your friends should be able to know who you are impersonating without being told. If they don’t see it without being told, it isn’t going to make them laugh.
Try to keep a straight face. Avoid giggling. Just try to look entirely emotionless so they have no reason to suspect anything is up.
Sign up your friend for a bunch of email subscriptions from strange websites so they get tons of annoying marketing emails. [9] X Research source You can order strange objects online and have them shipped to your friend. Pick anything that is funny, disturbing or strange. Imagine their confusion when they open up a package and find a giant inflatable zebra and some nylon medical gloves that they didn’t order.
Be selective about which friend you decide to prank. Some of your friends are more sensitive than others. Pick one of your friends that has a good sense of humor and will be amused by the joke. It will be much funnier if everyone is able to laugh about it, even the person being pranked.
If you find you’re the only one laughing, just go with it. Laugh obnoxiously. Cackle like a witch, or laugh like a hyena. Maybe they will find that funny.
You can also challenge them to a karaoke battle.
