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60 suggestions for humorous speeches.

By: Susan Dugdale | Last modified: 04-24-2021

Below are 60 light-hearted fun speech topic ideas arranged in groups of 15.

Either pick one or use them to kick start your own creativity.

Find your own fun speech topic from one of mine

Treat a topic suggestion as a prompt to think about yourself and the situations you've been in. Real stories from our own lives are often the most appealingly amusing of them all!

These don't have to be rollicking-fall-off-the-chair-roll-on-the-floor-cry-with-laughter events. An ordinary collection of foibles mixed with the silliness of everyday life is enough to make an audience smile - mostly because they recognize the truth and see elements of themselves in what you're sharing!

For instance, the first topic in my first group of fifteen is, 'How to procrastinate like a professional - ten top tips'.

How does that topic, procrastination, apply to you? Or to others close to you?

When a speech is due is that a cue to go for a run, a very long one, because we all know exercise is an important part of ensuring optimum brain function? When you come back you'll be full of bright ideas and get right into it.

Is it time to clean the fridge? Or chat to a long lost second cousin? Or party up large because the deadline is still a few days away?

Acknowledging and laughing in a kindly way at ourselves is funny. We're human. We all try to fool ourselves - some of us more than others.

Take the truths you find, add imagination, a little exaggeration for comedic effect, and write!

At the foot of the page you'll find links to help you craft your speech. Sadly, intentionally "funny" speeches rarely are, without effort!

15 fun speech topics

Image- drawing of a cat snuggled under a blanket. Text: how to tell if your cat needs counseling.

How to procrastinate like a professional - ten top tips.
Five sure-to-impress excuses for not handing in your homework (getting to work on time, coming home on time...)
How to tell if your cat (dog, goldfish...) needs counseling.
How to successfully annoy your parents (co-workers, friends...)
The top three strangest hobbies.
The secrets your choice of hobby reveal.
How to get others to do your work for you without them knowing.
Five ways to test if your friends are really your friends.
How to successfully and spectacularly fail your exams.
My secret life as Mr Magic (Miss Universe...)
How to be the favorite person of everybody.
Why junk food is good for you.
Why lying well can be useful.
How to look intelligent.

15 more funny speech topics

Image: orange pumpkins. Text:how to psychologically prepare pumpkins for Halloween.

The Christmas (birthday) presents I would really like to give my family.
Five ways to say 'go away' to an annoying person without appearing rude.
The silliest or dumbest accidents
The oddest sports
Vegetables have feeling too
How to tell if a tomato is shy
How to psychologically prepare pumpkins for Halloween or turkeys for Thanksgiving
Teaching cabbages to talk
Cruelty to broccoli
Fashion tips for poodles - the latest revealed
Is your dog (cat, goldfish...) intelligent? 10 IQ questions to find out.
Paw readings for dogs. What do those canine's lines reveal? Madame Flo reports on her research.
Teach your pet to talk. Easy step by step exercises to communicate fluently with any animal of your choice.
How to use corporate jargon without embarrassment or ever revealing what you really mean
The uses for a brick (eg. a weight, a weapon, or a car back stop. Anything other than its intended use.)

Another 15 fun speech topics

Retro image - lovers embracing in the moonlight. Text: how to prepare for a first kiss. What should a person know?

How to know if your he-man loves you
The funniest tee shirt sayings
Crazy inventions
The silliest advertising campaign
How NOT to get a date
How to prepare for your first kiss - what a person should know
How to practice the art of getting others to pick up the tab for you - sponging with style
What a choice of house reveals about its owner - match personality type to dwellings
Famous failures
The weirdest sounding words - what they really mean. How to use them in conversation.
The top 10 words to impress. Examples.
Being beautiful is over rated.
The food I least like to eat and why
They said it. Embarrassing speech blunders of famous people
Mondays should be banned.

And yet another 15 fun speech topics

Image: women drying her hair.Text: Hairdressing fails. My worst bad hair day.

The new national holiday is XXX (Decide and theme a day's activity around it. Example: Smile Day
Hairdressing disasters - My worst bad hair day ever!
Word replacements. From now on XXX word is forbidden for whatever reason you can think of. In its place we will say XXX and do it for the rest of your speech.
A collection of the world's oddest records - the biggest teaspoon collection, the tiniest person...
The rules of my household are...
What really makes the world go round? The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth about XXX (insert whatever you like)
Words of great wisdom - Things I've learned - Never use an electric kettle to boil milk, etc
How to look innocent. Guaranteed 100% success!
When your mother says 'you look lovely, honey' what is she really trying to tell you? How to decode your parent's conversation
The funniest things I've done or said without intending to be funny.
The funniest sayings (expressions) I've heard and where they came from.
The best trick that was played on me.
Cute or funny things my pets have done.
If they could talk, what would they be saying? Walls, chairs, desks, the fridge...
The Beginners Guide to Texting - How to teach your Granny to text.

Ha, ha, ha, hee, hee, hee

Image: retro illustration of a man laughing and pointing. Text: ha, ha, ha

To get the best from yourself and your topic do have a look at the following pages. They offer tips, suggestions and examples on how to use humor effectively.

It's rare to be a naturally "funny" speaker. Choosing your topic is just the beginning!

great funny speeches
how to use humor effectively
types of verbal humor
using physical humor

Go well! I hope you get them laughing out loud.

PS. Here's another collection of ideas you might like to browse: 188 funny how to speech topics for not-so serious demonstration speeches.

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300 Funny Speech Topics to Tickle Some Funny Bones!

Funny speech topics are usually difficult to turn up with. Yet, presenting this kind of speech might put you in trouble if you do not decide on the topic properly.

Better research on the topics motivating starting point. You will be happy to see smiles and laughter on your audience’s faces when you share the funny speech.

Besides, presenting a speech is challenging, and adding humor makes your speech interesting. Successful humor will entertain the listener.

It can break down professed barriers between you and the audience. This article gives some ways to use humor to your advantage while delivering the speech.

To jump to the funny 270 speech topic section, click here . And, to jump to funny speech videos, click here .

A funny speech recommends a joyful response from the audience from the start of the speech. Here every tone and gesture prognosis the significance with the audience.

The general belief and preference appear from the funny speech topic you choose. This type of speech also helps to differentiate you from others in a similar area.

Persuasive Speech Topics
Informative Speech Topics
Argumentative Speech Topics

Indeed, public speech is full of fun usually when humor is added to them. The main usage of humor is to convince the audience with your overview. This can move a long way convincing your solution is the correct one.

For most people, delivering a speech can be like sitting on the cactus plant. It is a great responsibility and with intense pressure.

Due to nervousness, we do not desire to deliver a speech in front of a crowd of audiences.

A speech helps to communicate with an audience allowing them to understand a specific side of a topic. The language, volume, confidence, and body language matter while delivering the speech.

Adding a little humor both in your speech and topic will help to cut the stress. The article deals with funny speech topic ideas for every type of speaker. Relevant to the age group of your audience, better select the topic and carry out the proper research.

Table of Contents

1. Research and find the topic

2. consider and understand your audience, 3. decide the type of speech you are going to deliver, 4. decide your ideas and goal, 5. think about your main points, 6. deliver the speech clearly and understandably, 7. use vivid and particular adjective, 8. get inspired, 9. record the speech you practice, persuasive funny speech topics, informative funny speech topics, impromptu funny speech topics, funny speech videos, how to deliver an effective funny speech.

While deciding on the topic, think about the quality of your speech. It should not only depend on the topic you choose.

Better think about and make a list of the things you enjoy talking about the most. Point out the topics which you understand better and can be funny at the same time.

This might exclude some topics which are difficult to deliver a funny speech. Such topics are poverty, funeral, domestic violence, and much more. Better make proper use of the list and decide on the prospective topic.

Before working on the speech, remember who you are going to deliver the speech. It will be better if you consider and understand your audience. Here are some questions to think about:

What is the common age of your listener?
What does your audience have in general?
What kind of speech do they desire to hear?
What kind of funny speech did they expect to appreciate?

There are two types of speech. They are humorously informative and humorous speeches. You have to choose among them

A humorously informative speech delivers the information to the audience making them laugh. Besides, a firmly humorous speech aims to make the audience laugh.

Suppose, you are delivering a speech whose main aim is to deliver information or ideas. Here, you might desire to integrate humor while thinking about the ideas you want to deliver. Better draft the revealing part of your speech initially, then include jokes and humor.

After you decide on the topic, you have to focus on the main points of the speech. Think about the key message you desire to get across.

Do not forget to select a particular topic. If the foremost topic is extremely wide, your speech might not be fruitful. These types of speech are hard to complete in a short time.

Think about the main points and use the devising procedure to turn up prospective points. This helps to discuss and support your main idea. Get rid of anything that does not match the topic. Better do not speak on the points that you do not feel comfortable talking about. You can also pick up your strongest points and choose which ones to comprise.

Most of us get 25% of what we learn by hearing . Since your audiences listen to your speech, make sure your language is clear and simple. Unlike writing, speech deals with delivering speaking on the relevant topic.

Here, the audience will be less agreed with the details of sentence structure. They will be more agreed to your complete message.

Also, pay more attention to the expressions while presenting the speech. Avoid too long and complicated sentences. Since these types of sentences will be difficult to follow.

Clear and direct sentence structures are improved the way you express words. These words should be as vivid as possible. The more expressive a word is, the fewer needed to converse a similar concept.

It is much east to talk about humor when you are in a humorous mood. It is much east to talk about humor when you are in a humorous mood. So, earlier than presenting the funny speech, be inspired by the things you find humorous and entertaining.

You can also:

Make some time for funny movies, television shows, or comedians.
Read the work done by your favourite entertaining writers.
Focus more when you make people round you laugh. Note the things you do or say that entertains people and the way you do it.

It is better to video record when you practice the speech. Doing this allows you to observe and tweak both your vocal and physical performance.

But if you are unable to take video, and audio recording can be useful as well.

Observe or listen to the recording to look for the points where the speech lags or where your tone goes down.

Assure you are not presenting too quickly or too slow. Make sure you do not jiggle or say “um” excessively. It can be uncomfortable to listen to yourself. Yet, doing this helps to improve your presentation.

270 Funny Speech Topics

Find here the list of funny speech topics. Read the topic and make sure you practice more for a good result.

Why you should never participate in a food challenge
Describing a yo-yo to an alien
Practical guide to a toothache
How do I fire my boss?
Breakup insurance policy: A must have
Life should come with a soundtrack
A petition for comfortable lingerie.
How to Kill Your Goldfish
How to Lose the Guy of Your Dreams
Bad pick up lines are better than good pick up lines.
Sometimes I talk to myself because I need intelligent conversation
If failures are a stepping stone, I’ve built myself a ladder to heaven
Never start a diet on a Monday
Netflix is a hobby
My birthday should be a national holiday
Shoes tell a lot about a person: Crocs for all!
Why braces are cool
The Strangest Person I Ever Met –
Eating things you don’t like
Children’s Nursery Rhymes: The real meaning behind them
Internet dating: The best way to find love
Why the Barbie Doll is an icon
Why Mom knows best
A man’s right to wear skirts
If I were the Lord of Misrule…
Mistaken identity: Why I am commonly confused with a movie star.
Is the ‘Force’ with you?
My best chat-up lines
The worst chat-up lines ever
Why I prefer dogs over people
Homer Simpson for President
How to Flunk Out of College
Why Good Girls Love Bad Boys
Shifting the blame: the only way to handle difficult situations
Talk Shows: Airing Our Dirty Laundry
Taylor Swift: A Role Model For Today’s Youth
Jared, the Subway Guy: His Rise to the Top
Bollywood movies and Illuminati
We Are the People Our Parents Warned us About
Everything I Needed to Know in Life, I Learned in Kindergarten
Guaranteed Ways to Ruin Your Credit
Blaming your dog for things
Blaming your horoscope for why things went wrong
Protection from Zombies
People with mediocre talents have success and high talented people haven’t.
How teachers spend their time when they are not teaching.
Coffee tastes bitter, but we want it anyway.
Are the final exams in schools rigged?
Why are Dads so weird?
Reasons why I love doing nothing around the house.
Internet surfing is a workout.
Every child should get a cootie shot.
The funniest amusement parks.
How to deny reality.
Wine/beer/cocktail of the month.
Why I don’t want to be a millionaire.
When I resign, I will …
For her/him who doesn’t have to do it, nothing is impossible.
Once a month, the school should allow kids to host a food fight.
Short guys are closer to your heart.
Halloween shouldn’t be the only holiday when we get to wear costumes.
My younger/elder sibling(s) should treat me like a king/queen.
Men should never wear skinny jeans.
Why older women do not want to admit their age.
Why women say they hate sports.
Why casino players actually are sad people.
Why smart people don’t know they have the wrong ideas.
Women marry much younger men.
What if plants had feelings?
Your guide to life.
Who runs the world? No really, who’s in charge?
Eating flowers is possible.
Happy puppies make humans happy.
Urban running acrobatics.
Personal bloopers are great funny topics for a speech.
What women really say when they talk to men.
Answers on the meaning of life.
A true story that isn’t true in the end.
How to pass the blame like a pro
Why men like action and women like romance movies.
Five requirements to be called a bestie by girlfriends.
Why rose is the best flowers’ fragrance many women like.
The power of foot reading
Chasing idle dreams is a good habit.
Rare speed limits and the reasons why.
What women really say when they talk to men?
In a fight between superheroes, who will win the battle?
Life with Harry Potter.
Calorie counts should be listed on all foods.
Cleaning your room is overrated.
Why men are proud of themselves.
Ways to remember birthdays.
My most profitable mistake.
How to find funny speech topics in 24 hours.
How to bunk college
How to do make up like a joker
Why is cheating not included in the course curriculum?
What to do on a desert island.
Things to do in the traffic jam.
How to cope with troubles at a family reunion.
Why I don’t need money or cash.
The Ten Commandments in a restaurant boys and girls room.
Why people look like their dogs.
Top 5 bad business slogans.
How lazy students still survive and succeed in life.
Why my – any fun speech topic – looks cooler than the … of my neighbor.
Why you need to lie.
What do teachers do off duty?
A guide to efficient lazyness
How to juggle
How to carve a pumpkin
How to catwalk
How to apply face paint
Offending your parents: The proper way to do it.
Why exercise is a scam
What to say on a first date
What not to say on a first date
How to sell yourself: A guide to proper prostitution
How to survive a blind date
How to survive as an incompetent person
How to cheat at Monopoly
The 3 biggest lies at school
How you can tell when you’re drunk
Why the chicken crossed the road: An analysis
Questions not to ask people
The worst jokes ever
The best jokes ever
The art of making cereal
How to give your dog a pill
How to cheat at poker
How to dance the twist
What to do with cold custard
What Not to Say on a Date
What Not to Wear on a Date
Divorce: The escape you’ve been seeking
How to Screw up a Job Interview
How to Ruin a Good Thing
How to Fail at Dieting
How to Change a Baby’s Diaper (Use a doll)
How to Succeed in College Without Attending Class
How to Get Out of A Speeding Ticket
How to Survive on Minimum Wage
America’s Dumbest Criminals
Celebrities Behaving Badly
An Idiot’s Guide to Cooking Frozen Dinners
Is this a sign? Learning sign language.
Get Rich Quick
Marketing tactics and why they work
How to Succeed as a Freeloader
How to Catch a Cheater
Mastering the art of passive aggressiveness
Napoleon Dynamite: An American Hero
American Idol
The McDonald’s Diet
Adam Sandler
Best Excuses For Missing Work
How to Cheat on a Test
Unique uses for duct tape
Fun with super glue
Quote Shakespeare like a pro
Yodel like a professional
Eating well on $5.00 a day
My apology for global warming
How to grow grits for fun and profit
Getting over your fear of speech making
Plausible conspiracy theories
Thanksgiving dinner in three easy steps
How to be a charming host at any event.
The art of being unbearable
10 ways to irritate a telemarketer.
10 ways to freak out your roommate.
What are dentists truly after?
How to drive the baby-sitter crazy.
How to cheat poker the nice way.
How to Lose the Guy of your dreams
The secret to a successful Thanksgiving dinner
Tips for merging two households.
Why modern art is a scam.
Do’s and Don’ts for a first pregnancy
Five ways to keep a boring conversation going at a cocktail party.
Bare funny facts about men.
Funny facts about women.
Small things to appreciate for a happy life.
How to perform a convincing fake laugh.
Crazy rules men wish women knew.
How to give your dog or cat a pill.
How to determine you are addicted to the Internet.
How to throw a paper airplane in class.
What really happened to the toothfairy.
Ten things you’ve learned from your pet.
How to become a rat and make a fortune.
10 ways to order pizzas.
Why do rock stars break their guitars on stage?
The secret behind the most popular tattoos.
Worst birthday presents ever.
Why must I clean my room every day
What magicians don’t want you to know: Magic’s biggest secrets.
A handy list of excuses to get out of doing things
How to learn from your parent’s mistakes.
How to get – more – Valentine’s Day cards next year.
How to turn the Academy Awards ceremony into funny event
Why do most mainstream songs make no sense at all?
What you can’t say in public.
Making a mud pack facial
Tips for buying gifts everybody wants.
Disney theme songs to suit your life.
Unexpected disasters that can happen.
Ten fun things to do during an exam.
Ten ways to order a pizza.
What are your dreams trying to tell you?
Worst marriage counseling advice.
Interesting ancient remedies
How to get fired in three easy steps.
How to not promote your products online.
Do all pop songs sound the same?
Three elements to creating the next catchy hit.
Odd foods that you have to try.
Is tiktok a legitimate career?
Cheating: The proper way to do it
If I ruled the World…
My most effective hangover cure
My Most Embarrassing Moment
Are white lies ok?
How I ran away from home
Unhappily Ever After
Funny job applicant stories.
Being the older child and depression: Coincidence?
Why the youngest child deserves her own holiday!
Which celebrity would you like to meet and why?
How I choose friends.
The one time I made my parents proud
Humor or intelligence: What is the preferred trait?
Favourite cartoon characters
My American Idol audition
A ghost that you want to hang out with
Last day at school/college
The party that went wrong
The joke that backfired
If I had a time machine
Out of the Mouth of a Child
Speech topics are tough
Funny Names to call your tutors
Are uniforms necessary?
My first day at school
My worst nightmare…
My best April Fool’s prank
Funniest Childhood Memory
My worst day ever
The perfect television advertisement
How I ruined a good date.
How real love is different from movies?
Caught in a Compromising Position
Tales From Scribbles on the Bathroom Wall
A Time I Got Arrested
My 15 Minutes of Fame
The end justifies the means
Your most hated household chore
Cancel all the seasons other than summer.
Men behaving badly
Women behaving badly
Practical Jokes
April Fool’s Day
The Bogeyman
Blind Dates
Demonstrate tasting wine in a humorous way.
If I was my boss, then …
Funny computer terms and phrases.
Funny holidays in other countries.
My most embarrassing moment
The strangest thing I’ve ever met anyone
Procrastinators unite! ..Tomorrow?
Funny first date experiences.
What I don’t understand about fashion.
My motto: I´m flexible by indecision
How I choose friends.
The time I Ran Away From Home.
Worst present I’ve ever gotten
Unusual incidents.
Does the perfect man exist?
Crazy things to do in the supermarket.

The guide and topics for humorous speech should get you started with your funny speech. Let me know what you think about this article by commenting below.

101 Incredible Speech Topics for Kids

16 February 2023

Are you looking for some incredible speech topics for kids?

Well, you’ve come to the right place!

In this blog post, we’ll give you 101 amazing ideas for speech topics that will have your young public speaker feeling confident and excited to take the stage for their next presentation. From discussing their favourite sports team to sharing a personal story, there will surely be a topic on this list that resonates with every child.

So without further ado, let’s get started!

Looking for some fun debating topics? Check out our blog on debate topics here !

What makes a good public speaking topic?

Finding good speech topics, especially as a kid, can be an intimidating task.

As children, our interests tend to change, and it may be difficult to find speech topics that we can expand upon and still engage the audience.

It is important to remember that kids should aim to give presentations on any topic they are passionate about. Ideally, when looking for successful kids’ speech topics, school students should pick a particular topic:

they know well, as this will help them give a good speech without too much extra research;
that has enough content, which will help with speech length; and
is interesting and relevant to the audience they’ll be presenting to.

Taking some time to consider all of these factors will go far in making sure kids create informative, valuable presentations that make their parents proud!

The three different kinds of speeches

Whether your child is a budding public speaker or simply looking to bolster their confidence in front of an audience, it’s important to be aware of the three main types of speeches they can give: Informative, Entertaining, and Persuasive speeches.

An informative speech teaches people something as they explain a process, inform about a topic, or share information with an audience.
An entertaining speech is more light-hearted and focuses on entertaining an audience with a story, joke, or anecdote.
A persuasive speech aims to convince an audience of a particular viewpoint. In these types of speeches, it’s important for the speaker to have strong topic knowledge as well as supporting evidence to back up their argument.

By understanding these three speech styles, young public speakers can choose the speaking style that makes them feel the most comfortable and excited about the task of public speaking.

We have provided a range of topics that fit into each of these three speech types and therefore will be perfect for any young public speaker, regardless of their personal preference!

Remember: you can always put a spin on any speech topic to make it more informative, persuasive, or entertaining. Feel free to challenge yourself by turning one of our persuasive speech topics into a comedic presentation or taking an entertaining topic and using it to build a persuasive speech – there is usually no need to restrict yourself to one particular style of expression!

Informative Speech Topics

At our public speaking courses for kids, we know how important it is to find the perfect informative speech topic. We want your young public speakers to explore ideas and topics that resonate with their interests and spark their passion for presenting!

From urban bees to sports nutrition, science experiments to art history, the possibilities are endless!

Our list of kid-friendly speech topics provides a great starting point for creating an informative, engaging presentation. Whether they choose a familiar subject or something new and exciting, our goal is to support student excellence in every way possible.

Check out these informative speech ideas:

Exploring the Benefits of Outdoor Play
The History of Video Games
How to Become an Eco-Friendly Consumer
The Positive Impact of Music Education
What Makes a Great Leader?
The Science Behind Climate Change
Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
Understanding the International Space Station
Discovering Ancient Civilizations
Exploring Different Cultures Through Dance and Music
Effects of Social Media on Mental Health
The Art and Science of Computer Programming
Every Day Victories
The Harms of Violent Video Games
Types of Alternative Energy Sources
Exploring Different Types of Art
The Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep
Ancient Mythology and Folklore
The Science Behind the Human Brain
Famous Scientists in History
The Most Delicious Meal of All Time
Recycling and Waste Management Solutions
Global Warming vs Climate Change
Robotics: Past, Present, and Future
Understanding the Solar System
The Biggest Social Issues of our Times
The Secret Life of…
Investigating Animal Habitats in Nature
Why E-Books are the Future
Exploring the Wonders of Chemistry

Entertaining Speech Topics

Figuring out entertaining topics for public speaking can be a challenge, especially when the speaker is young.

However, the right topic can be the key to making a great impression on your audience.

Whether you are interested in discussing robotics or telling stories of your own life experiences, there is bound to be an entertaining speech topic suitable for everyone!

Our rich variety of topics ensures that young public speakers have plenty of choices when it comes to finding what will make for a captivating performance.

Check out these 30 fun topic ideas that can humour, shock, or entertain the audience:

Proof that We Live in a Computer Game
The Best Jokes for Kids
My Imaginary Friend
My Crazy Summer Vacation
How I Got In Trouble With My Parents
Weird Foods Around the World
Fun Facts About Dinosaurs
Frighteningly Funny Ghost Stories
If I Were a Cartoon Character…
Embarrassing Moments We’d Rather Forget!
Epic Pranks I’ve Pulled off So Far
Interesting Reasons Why We Laugh
Life Through a Dog’s Eyes
My Favourite Outdoor Activity
If I had One Superpower…
Superheroes and Their Amazing Powers
The Best Thing About Dragons
Why Too Much TV is a Good Thing
Funny Things I’ve Heard on the Bus
Unusual Hobbies Around the World
Weird Etiquette Rules That Don’t Make Any Sense
How to Make Your Own Board Game
Mysteries of the Deep Sea
Exploring Outer Space: Astronomy for Kids
Fantastic Fables from Other Countries
Bizarre Traditions From Around the World
The Art of Storytelling: Creative Writing Ideas
Fun Facts About Animals
Learning with Lego: Building a Better Future
The Power of Imagination: Mindful Meditation Techniques

Persuasive Speech Topics

Writing a persuasive speech can be intimidating for kids, but it doesn’t have to be.

Not sure where to start? No problem! We have plenty of kid-friendly persuasive speech topics to get students’ creative juices flowing.

From discussing the importance of friendship and relationship building to spurring environmental awareness, we have the perfect persuasive speech topics for any young public speaker.

Become confident and display your power of persuasion with our helpful advice and engaging list of topics.

Have a look at these 30 persuasive speech topics that can help kids call others to action:

The Benefits of Social Media
How to Become a Responsible Citizen
The Value of Having Good Manners
Taking Care of the Environment: Reducing Pollution and Waste
The One Thing I Know About Eating Healthy Foods
Exercise for Kids: Why It Is Important
The Impact of Technology on Education
Building Better Communities Through Community Service
Developing Self-Discipline for Success in Life
Argumentative Strategies That Can Be Used In Everyday Life
The Power of Positive Thinking
Creating Lasting Memories with Family Time
Exploring Different Cultures with Travel and Adventure
The Importance of Teamwork and Collaboration
My Favourite Restaurant
Why I Learned a Second Language (and You Should Too)
Exploring Causes for Climate Change and Possible Solutions
Learning the Benefits of Reading for Pleasure
Making Wise Choices When Shopping Responsibly
Understanding Cyberbullying and Taking Action Against It
Finding Success in Failure: Reframing the Mindset
Learning About Money Management through Financial Literacy Programs
Practising Compassion, Kindness, and Respect For Others
Building Self-Confidence Through Leadership Activities
Using Creativity to Solve Everyday Problems
Exploring Ways to Balance School and Extracurricular Activities
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The Wisdom of Being a Young Person
Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Schools
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Classic Speech Topics for Kids

Not sure if you want to do an informative, persuasive, or entertaining speech?

Are you looking for classic topics that have been done time and time again but are popular topics for a reason?

Look no further than these classic speech topics:

My Favorite Book
What I Learned From My Pet
How to Have Fun Without Technology
The Place That Inspires Me the Most
The Power of Music
What It Means To Be A Good Friend
My Best Day Ever
If I had Three Wishes…
Living a Simple But Fulfilling Life
Celebrating Diversity in Our Community
My Hero: The Person Who Inspires Me the Most

Impromptu and Abstract Speaking Topics

Whilst approaching impromptu and abstract speech topics can be daunting, there actually isn’t much difference between them and normal speech topics.

Impromptu speech topics are usually more generic, providing students with the opportunity to reflect on their own lived experiences and share that with their audience. Rather than spending time finding the perfect content to fit impromptu speech topics, the better approach is generally to bend the topic to something that you’re familiar with and comfortable speaking about, whether it be knitting being the best part of your day or a conversation you had with a friend about time travel.

Being prepared will give your child the confidence necessary to make their presentation successful – so if you’re not sure what speech topic you’re likely to get, make sure to think up plenty of anecdotes before the presentation!

Picking the perfect speech topics for kids

Now that you have a fantastic speech idea, it’s time to get writing!

Let our resources help guide you through the speech crafting process (we’ve got plenty of blogs and videos to help) and give your child the opportunity to shine on the stage. Don’t forget to practice your speaking manner either, including your tone of voice and body language!

Moreover, our in-person and online courses provide step-by-step instruction and guidance throughout each program so kids learn exactly how real-world speaking works – all tailored specifically for your own future speaker.

You can also visit our YouTube Channel for advice to guide you through the entire speech writing process, as well as expert tips for practising your performance!

So don’t wait – take advantage today and get ready to stand out from the crowd with an amazing speech!

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Public Speaking for Kids: 30 Topic Ideas for 30 Days

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A great public speaker, whether a young child or a seasoned professional, is someone who reflects charisma and confidence to captivate their audience. It’s okay to feel nervous or to have fear of public speaking. Great public speakers often get nervous, but this nervous energy keeps their adrenaline flowing.

However, what is not okay is sounding and looking nervous when speaking in public. This makes the audience feel disconnected from the speaker. Public speaking training for kids seems like a daunting task, but it’s really a matter of practice.

Help your children to project magnetism and self-assuredness when they speak with these 30 inspiring speech topics for 30 days. Your kids can practice public speaking by taking one topic every day for the next 30 days. This will help them fire their imaginations to be confident public speakers. Here are some topic ideas for public speaking for children, but feel free to invent your own! Choose a topic today!

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Public Speaking for Kids: Ideas for Topics

Here are the 30 topic ideas for 30 days of the month:

The best part about living on Earth
Let me tell you about my imaginary friend
If you were to write a book for your kids your age to read, what it would be about?
My favorite cartoon character
My favorite time of the day or week
The most delicious meal I’ve ever had
If I could talk to animals
If I could change one thing about the world, it would be
My favorite game
If I had a million dollars, what would I do?
My dream job
The funniest movie I have ever seen
My typical day at school
What sports do you like? Why?
Interesting things you see in the sky
The best day of my life
My best friend
A much-needed invention
What planet would you visit and why?
If you could have one superpower, what it would be?
What’s your favorite outdoor activity?
Tell us why too much TV is bad for your health
If you could make one toy, what would it be?
What is your favorite thing to do with your family?
If you were the President for the day, what would you do?
If you could be any animal, what animal would you be?
What is your favorite subject in school, and why?
What is your least favorite food?
What’s the first thing you think of when you wake up?
What is your favorite kind of music, and why?

Speaking on the above topic ideas will instill the power of confidence in your kids. When your child is charged with a healthy dose of self-assurance, nothing can get in the way of their success. So, take this 30-day, 30-topic challenge and boost your child’s confidence in becoming a great public speaker. You will see a decided improvement in your child’s eye contact, body language, and presentation skills.

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18 January 2024

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Funny speech topics revolve around entertaining themes that provoke laughter and amusement. They often include anecdotal tales, parodies, satires, and personal comic experiences that can humanize the speaker, bringing a relatable touch. Topics may range from humorous perspectives on everyday life to playful takes on societal norms, trending pop culture, or even absurd, hypothetical scenarios. Using humor, the speaker can delve into subject matters that would otherwise seem mundane or generic, transforming them into hilarious narratives or poignant commentary. The aim is to inspire laughter while creating an engaging and memorable experience for the listeners. In turn, successful funny speech topics not only tell jokes but also convey a message or a lesson wrapped in humor, making communication effective and enjoyable.

Best Fun Speech Topics

Evolution of Animation in the 21st Century
Impacts of Virtual Reality on Human Perception
Dark Matter: The Unsolved Mystery of the Universe
Astonishing Advances in Bionic Technologies
Hidden Gems: Lesser-Known Cultures of the World
Intriguing Intersections of Science and Religion
Food as Art: The World of Culinary Creativity
Influence of Hip-Hop Culture on Fashion Trends
Polar Bears: Survival Tactics in Extreme Conditions
Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizes Healthcare Delivery
Comic Books: Powerful Platforms for Social Commentary
Rise of Plant-Based Diets: Pros and Cons
Deep-Sea Creatures and Their Bizarre Adaptations
Space Tourism: The Dawn of a New Era
Mysterious Phenomenon of Crop Circles Explained
Blockchain Technology Redefines Financial Transactions
Cryptids: Chasing Legends in Modern Folklore
Futuristic Architecture: Innovations for Sustainable Cities
Mind-Bending Mysteries of the Human Brain
Walking the Tightrope: Balancing Work and Play
Cultivating Happiness: The Science Behind Positive Psychology
Sustainable Fashion: Revolution in the Apparel Industry
Fascinating World of Bio-Luminescent Organisms
Time Capsules: Messages for Future Generations
Unraveling the Secret Language of Dolphins
Living Off-Grid: A Lifestyle Without Technology
Coffee Culture: Global Variations and Traditions

Funny Speech Topics & Informative, Persuasive Ideas

Easy Fun Speech Topics

Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi’s Role in Ecosystems
Living on Mars: Future of Space Colonization
Influence of Memes on Popular Culture
Color Psychology: Effects on Human Behavior
Unheard Languages: The World’s Least Known Tongues
Secrets of the Deep Jungle: Uncharted Wildlife
Dream Interpretation: Unlocking the Subconscious Mind
Insects: Underappreciated Heroes of Biodiversity
Longevity: Unraveling the Secrets of Blue Zones
Tea Ceremonies: Rituals Around the World
Ghost Towns: Stories of Abandoned Places
Pioneering Women in the Field of Science
Resilience: Understanding Human Adaptability in Adversity
Robotics: Future of Automation in Daily Life
Gastronomy: The Science Behind Delicious Food
Public Art: Catalysts for Urban Renewal
Urban Farming: Greening the Concrete Jungle
Wildlife Photography: Capturing Nature’s Wonders
Augmented Reality: Changing the Face of Entertainment
The Intriguing History of Cryptography
Unusual Sports From Around the Globe
Quantum Computing: The Future of Technology
Bird Migration: A Stunning Global Journey
Harnessing the Power of Solar Energy

Interesting Fun Speech Topics

Demystifying the Illusion Art of Street Performers
Life Under Ice: Exploring Antarctica’s Ecosystem
Making Music With Unconventional Instruments
Volcanoes: Nature’s Spectacular Fireworks
Secret World of Spies: Espionage Through the Ages
Tattoos: Body Art Across Cultures and Histories
Culinary Adventures: Exotic Foods of the World
Pyramids: The Mysteries of Ancient Architecture
Butterflies: Nature’s Flying Masterpieces
Bioluminescence: The Science of Living Light
Forest Bathing: The Healing Power of Nature
Battle of the Browsers: Evolution of Internet Surfing
Therapeutic Effect of Pets on Human Health
Life’s Extremities: Organisms in the Hottest and Coldest Places
Exploring the Mysterious World of Dreams
Impact of Social Media on Modern Politics
The Fascinating Science of Forensics
Space Junk: The Growing Problem Above Us
Incredible Inventions that Changed the World
Ice Cream: A Global Love Affair With a Cold Treat
Unusual Pets: Exotic Animal Companions
Nanotechnology: The Small Scale That Changes Everything
Transforming Waste Into Art: Upcycling Innovations
Taboos: Social Constraints and Cultural Differences

Funny Speech Topics for High School

Secret Life of Cafeteria Food: An Investigation
Emojis as the New Universal Language
Why Will Robots Never Win the Comedy Club?
Aliens Among Us: Spotting Extraterrestrial Classmates
Prom Disasters: A Comical Analysis
Embarrassing Incidents During Virtual Classes
How to Survive Zombie Teachers
Sock Puppets: A Fashion Statement?
Homework Myths: Why Aliens Really Stole My Assignment?
The Art of Effective Procrastination
Toilet Paper Fashion Show: A Roll of Style
Hilarious Truths About Being a High School Mascot
Pranks Gone Wrong: Cautionary Tales
The Unbelievable Adventures of My Imaginary Pet
Gym Class Hero: A Tale of Triumphant Failure
Bathroom Graffiti: Hidden Messages or Art Masterpieces?
Teachers’ Lounge Secrets: A Comedic Exploration
Navigating Hallways: An Epic Journey
Invention Mishaps: Comical Attempts at Genius
Epic Battle: Vending Machines vs. Students
Uncovering the Mystery of the Lost Pens
Bizarre Moments in High School Sports
Lockers: A Tale of Lost and Found Treasures
Dances With Textbooks: An Academic Ballet

Funny Speech Topics for College Students

Misinterpretations of Common English Idioms
Professors’ Funniest In-Class Blunders
The Great Cafeteria Food Mystery
Dorm Room Disasters: What Not to Do?
Campus Squirrel Shenanigans: Stories from the Quad
Social Media Fails: A Compilation of Epic Proportions
Late-Night Study Sessions: The Unrevealed Truth
Athletic Mascots: Their Untold Backstories
College Pranks: Our Most Epic Tales
Unusual Courses Offered at Universities
Sporting Events: When Cheering Becomes Excessive?
Survival Tactics for 8 AM Classes
Craziest Things Found in Library Books
Thriving on Instant Noodles: The Ultimate Guide
College Students’ Most Innovative Excuses
Unspoken Rules of Dorm Life
Unforgettable Stories from Fraternity Parties
Fashion Disasters: Trends That Should Not Have Happened
Campus Statues: Their Funniest Vandalisms
Unintentionally Hilarious Academic Papers
Textbooks: Where to Find the Hidden Humor
Relationship Drama: Love at the Time of Finals
Thrift Store Treasures: Student Style Edition
Misadventures in Public Speaking Classes
Acquiring Cooking Skills: Tales of Trial and Error
Overheard Conversations on Campus

Funny Speech Topics for University Students

Professor Ratings: The Hilarious Reality
Memorable Moments from Student Elections
Foreign Language Class Bloopers
Strange Traditions at Colleges Around the World
Scavenger Hunts: Unforgettable Campus Adventures
Intramural Sports: The Hilariously Unathletic Side
Bizarre Local Restaurants Near Campuses
Navigating Awkward Roommate Situations
Unconventional Stress-Relief Tactics During Finals
Off-Campus Housing Horrors: Lessons Learned
Lab Experiments Gone Wrong: Science Mishaps
Extracurricular Clubs: The Weird, the Wacky, and the Wonderful
Parody of Famous Speeches: A Creative Interpretation
Artistic Impressions of College Life
Road Trips: Misadventures and Unanticipated Detours
Best Practices for Procrastination: Tales From the Experts
Celebrating Birthdays: The Unique College Way
When Spell-Check Fails: Hilarious Typos in Assignments
The Odyssey of Lost-and-Found Items
Unusual Majors: Discovering Unique Areas of Study
Evolution of Student Slang: A Historical Journey
Nightmares of Online Classes: Technical Glitches and Beyond
Trying New Sports: Hilarious Outcomes
Coffee Addicts: Unusual Tales of Dependency

Presentation Funny Speech Topics

The Art of Magic and Illusion
The Power of Protest Songs in Social Movements
Understanding the Mysteries of Black Holes
History’s Most Famous Heists
The Evolution of Video Games
The Future of Drone Technology
Mysterious World of the Giant Squid
The Ancient Art of Storytelling
The Unseen World of Microorganisms
The Influence of Weather on Mood and Behavior
The Emergence of Cryptocurrency: A New Financial Era
Mysteries and Legends of the Bermuda Triangle
Graffiti: A Colorful Form of Urban Expression
The Role of Bees in the Global Ecosystem
Treasure Hunting: Exploring the World of Metal Detecting
The Marvelous World of Miniature Art
Understanding Our Universe: The Role of Telescopes
The Resurgence of Vinyl Records
Futuristic Medicine: The Promise of Gene Therapy
Exploring the Depths: The Art of Scuba Diving
Cinematic Magic: Behind-the-Scenes of Filmmaking
Salamanders: Masters of Regeneration

Argumentative Funny Speech Topics

Penguins as Skilled Business Executives: A Chilly Proposition
Transforming Deserts Into Giant Sandboxes: A Drought of Fun
Banning Broccoli: A Vegetable Revolt
Living Underwater: Mermaid Lifestyle for Humans
Food Fights as Mediation Tactics: A Messy Resolution
The World Dominated by Squirrels: A Nutty Hypothesis
Mandatory Unicorn Riding Lessons in Schools: A Fantasy-Turned Reality
Baking Cookies on Mars: A Crispy Outer Space Venture
Allowing Toys to Vote: A Child’s Perspective
Adopting Trolls for Bridge Security: A Mythical Proposal
Elephants as Household Pets: The Bigger, the Better
Turning the Moon into a Giant Billboard: An Astronomical Advertisement
Professional Pillow Fighting: Establishing a Soft Sport
Balloons as an Alternative Transport System: The Lighter Side of Commute
Gummy Bears for Breakfast: A Sticky Situation
Clouds as Cotton Candy: A Sweet Metaphor
Appointing Dogs as Mail Carriers: A Furry Delivery
Socks as Currency: A Footwear Revolution
Gorillas as Gym Trainers: A Beastly Approach
Flying Carpets for Daily Commute: A Magical Solution
Owning a Pet Griffin: A Mythical Guide
A World Without Mirrors: Beauty in the Unknown
Turning Skyscrapers into Giant Slides: A Quick Descent
Slippers as the Official Footwear: A Cozy Proposal

Persuasive Funny Speech Topics

Ghosts as Roommates: A Spooky Co-Living
Bubbles for Stress Relief: The Soapier, the Better
Octopuses as Kitchen Assistants: Eight Times the Help
Wearing Pajamas to Work: A Comfortable Transition
Proving Pigs Can Fly: An Uplifting Analysis
Fairies as Electricians: A Magical Power Source
Toilet Paper as a Form of Art: A Roll in Creativity
Using Roller Skates for Efficient Office Movement
Wizards as School Teachers: A Magical Curriculum
Rainbows as the New Fashion Trend: A Colorful Spin
Dragons as Eco-Friendly Transport: A Fiery Proposition
Building Tree Houses for Adults: A Wooden Haven
Using Shampoo as a Drink: A Bubbly Brew
Living in a World Ruled by Children: A Tiny Transition
Giants as Construction Workers: A Massive Proposal
Allowing Ice Cream for Breakfast: A Frosty Start to the Day
Lollipops as a Solution to World Peace: A Sweet Strategy
Cows as Lawn Mowers: An Eco-Friendly Trim
Turning Every Day into Halloween: A Permanent Trick or Treat
Owls as Night Watchmen: A Hoot of a Job
Using Fairy Dust for Instant Cleaning: A Magical Solution
Living Life According to Fortune Cookies: A Crunchy Future
Using Dreams as Television Shows: A Surreal Entertainment
Swapping Houses With Celebrities: A Starry Proposal

Informative Funny Speech Topics

Amusing Evolution of Breakfast Cereal Mascots
Unbelievable Animal Misconceptions: Debunking Fallacies
Light-Hearted Journey through Dance Move History
Wacky World of Pun-Infused Jokes: Linguistic Delights
Marvelous Art of Comedic Improvisation
Surprising Science Behind Laughter: Unveiling Mechanics
Quirky Origins of Bizarre Phobias and Irrational Fears
Giggle-Inducing Secrets of Memes and Internet Hilarity
Unusual Traditions From Across the Globe: An Amusing Exploration
Bizarre and Hilarious World of Parody Music: Weird Al Yankovic
Entertaining Experiences With TV Sitcom Moments
Unexpected Side of Stand-Up Comedy: Tales From the Stage
Peculiar Habits of Eccentric Geniuses Throughout History
Whimsical Artistry of Cartoons: Doodles to Masterpieces
Hysterical History of Practical Jokes and Hilarious Pranks
Curious World of Competitive Air Guitar: A Musical Farce
Playful Science of April Fools’ Day: Deconstructing Hoaxes
Comical Evolution of Internet Slang and Abbreviations
Side-Splitting Stories of Famous Comedy Duos
Hilarious Trials and Tribulations of Becoming a Stand-Up Comedian
Witty Wonders of Satire: Journey into Irony
Amusing Art of Nonsense Poetry: Crafting Rhymes That Baffle
Laughable History of Ridiculous Inventions
Silly Secrets of Clowning: Balloons, Makeup, and Slapstick
Laugh-Out-Loud Chronicles of Classic Comedy Films

Public Funny Speech Topics

Hilarious Insights on Parenting: Nurturing Little Laughter Machines
The Quirks of Online Dating: Searching for Love in a Swipe-Right World
Laughing Our Way Through Office Politics: Surviving the Cubicle Jungle
Side-Splitting Travel Mishaps: Adventures in Lost Luggage and Missed Flights
Comedy in the Kitchen: Mastering Culinary Catastrophes With a Smile
Chuckles in the Classroom: How to Survive Teachers With a Sense of Humor?
Unforgettable Wedding Disasters: I Do’s, Oops, and Hilarity Ensues
The Ups and Downs of DIY Projects: When Your Home Improvement Dreams Become Comedy Acts?
Roaring With Laughter: Taming Wild Pets and Their Mischievous Antics
Laughing Out Loud at Awkward Family Gatherings: Lessons in Love and Laughter
Finding Humor in Fitness Fails: Embracing the Gym Life With a Big Smile
From Catwalk to Cat Fails: Unveiling the Comical Side of Fashion
Guffaws and Gags in the Gaming World: Mastering Virtual Adventures With a Sense of Humor
The Chronicles of Awkward Social Encounters: Turning Red Faces Into Belly Laughs
The Comedy of First Dates: Awkward Moments, Epic Fails, and Endless Laughter
Laughter Therapy: How Humor Can Heal and Unwind Our Daily Stress?
Stand-Up Comedy Survival Guide: Making People Laugh Without Breaking a Sweat
The Comedy of Technology Fails: Embracing Glitches and Technical Difficulties
Chuckles and Chaos in Traffic Jams: The Commuter’s Guide to Keeping Sane
The Hilarity of Pet Ownership: Furry Friends and Their Unpredictable Antics
The Funny Side of Exercise: Turning Sweating Into Smiles
Comedy in the Corporate World: Breaking the Ice and Building Bridges With Humor
Navigating Awkward Conversations With Grace and Wit: Turning Tension Into Laughter
Laughing Through Financial Woes: Finding Humor in Money Matters
The Jokes on Us: A Light-Hearted Look at Everyday Blunders and Mistakes
The Power of Puns: Unleashing Wordplay for Maximum Chuckles

Motivational Funny Speech Topics

Unleashing the Hilarious Power of Positive Thinking
Embracing Laughter: The Key to Unlocking Success
Climbing the Humorous Mountain of Personal Growth
Mastering the Art of Juggling Life’s Challenges
Roaring With Confidence: The Funny Path to Self-Discovery
Laughing Your Way to the Top: Success With a Smile
Embracing Imperfection: Finding Joy in the Quirks
The Comedic Journey of Overcoming Obstacles
Hilarious Strategies for Boosting Productivity
Sparking Creativity With a Side of Humor
Finding Balance Through Belly-Laughter
The Humorous Path to Self-Motivation
Chuckles and Triumphs: Laughing Your Way to Victory
Hurdling Barriers with a Comic Twist
The Funny Fuel for Reaching New Heights
Embracing Failure: The Comedic Road to Success
The Power of Hilarity in Building Resilience
Laughing in the Face of Fear: Conquering Challenges With Humor
From Giggles to Greatness: Unleashing Your Full Potential
Harnessing the Joyful Energy of Funny Inspirations
The Laughter Workout: Flexing Funny Muscles for Success
Poking Fun at Procrastination: Proven Techniques to Get Things Done
Quirky Confidence: Embracing Your Unique Awesomeness
Tickling the Funny Bone of Creativity

Demonstration Funny Speech Topics

Unforgettable Adventures: Skydiving With a Hilarious Jester
The Hysterical Science of Flatulence
An Outrageous Guide to Wild Pillow Fights
Training Your Pet Octopus to Perform a Comedic Dance Routine
The Art of Pranking: Mastering Classic Gags and Tricks
Laughter Therapy: The Professional Tickling Revolution
The Epic Clash: Socks vs. Sandals Showdown
Conversing With Inanimate Objects: The Absurdity Unveiled
Finding Humor in Unconventional Sports: The Comedy Olympics
The Secret Life of Pigeons: Tales From the Avian Comedy Club
The Great Breakfast Rebellion: Pancake Mayhem
The Smiling Deception: Navigating Awkward Social Encounters
Exploring the World of Corny Dad Jokes
The Musical Bathroom: Singing Showers and Dancing Toothbrushes
Embracing Your Inner Clown: Lessons From the Circus Academy
Awkward Dance Moves: The Science Behind the Laughter
The Adventures of the Superhero Sock: A One-Footed Comedy Crusade
Animal Impersonations: Unleashing the Inner Beast
Surviving as a Stand-Up Comedian’s Heckler: Trials and Tribulations
The Comedy of Mistakes: Embracing Fails and Blunders
Rubber Chicken Chronicles: A Life Less Ordinary
Laughing at Yourself: The Unexpected Benefits
The Mime’s Handbook: A Quirky Guide to Silence and Gestures
Conversations With Plants: Unveiling the Botanical Comedy Scene
The Prankster Gnome’s Unbelievable Journey
The Science of Laughter: Making an Entire Room Snort

Humorous Speeches Ideas

Laughing Lessons: How to Master the Art of Hilarity?
Roaring Robots: When Artificial Intelligence Tells Jokes?
Tummy Troubles: A Comedic Exploration of Digestive Disasters
Hilarious Hobbies: Unconventional Pastimes for a Good Laugh
Fumbling Fiascos: Tales of Awkward Moments and Misadventures
Giggle Gurus: Seeking Wisdom From Professional Comedians
Pranks and Pandemonium: Navigating the Fine Line of Practical Jokes
Jovial Jargon: Decoding the Language of Comedy
Comedy Cuisine: Spice Up Your Cooking With Laughter
Witty Wonders: Unraveling the Science Behind Humor
Tickling the Ivories: The Musical Side of Comedy
Mischievous Memoirs: Tales of Childhood Mischief and Mayhem
Chuckle Chronicles: Memorable Moments from Stand-Up Comedy History
Side-Splitting Surprises: Unexpected Laughter in Everyday Life
Hilarity on Wheels: A Humorous Journey Through Transportation Woes
Light-Hearted Learning: Lessons in Laughter From the Classroom
Silly Superheroes: Unveiling the Comedic Side of Caped Crusaders
Laughing Legends: Iconic Figures Who Defined Comedy
Giggling Geography: Discovering the Funniest Places on Earth
Quirky Quotations: Unearthing the Wittiest Lines in Literature
Laughable Laws: Exploring Bizarre Legalities Around the World
Hysterical History: Forgotten Tales of Laughter From the Past
Jokes on Screen: A Cinematic Celebration of Comedy
Stand-Up Secrets: Behind the Scenes of a Comedian’s Routine
Comedy and Crime: When Humor Collides With the Law?
Hilarious Health: The Benefits of Laughter for Well-Being
Comic Conundrums: Solving Riddles and Puzzles With Humor

Comedy Speeches

Hilarious Adventures of a Rubber Duck
The Absurdity of Unicycling Hippos
Laughing Through Life’s Little Mishaps
Peculiarities of Pogo Stick Races
Mirthful Mayhem: Clowns vs. Monkeys
Tickling the Funny Bone: Stand-Up Comedy Secrets
Chuckles and Chortles: An Ode to Silly Walks
The Unforgettable Fiasco of a Synchronized Swimming Competition
The Quirks and Quips of a Penguin Convention
Rib-Tickling Antics of Mischievous Kittens
Guffaws and Giggles: Exploring the World of Prank Calls
Comedic Capers of a Salsa-Dancing Granny
The Hilarity of Accidental Gymnastics
Laughing in the Rain: Umbrella Etiquette Lessons
The Side-Splitting Saga of a Talking Parrot
Unraveling the Wacky World of Competitive Pie Eating
Giggle Factory: Behind the Scenes of a Comedy Club
The Comedy of Errors in a Haunted House
Belly Laughs and Slapstick: A Study in Physical Comedy
The Wonders of Juggling Chainsaws (Safely, of course!)
Hysterical High Jinks at a Toy Store
The Hilarious Misadventures of a Bungling Magician
Finding Humor in Traffic Jams: Car Horn Orchestra
Quizzical Quacks: A Duckling’s Stand-Up Routine
The Amusing Art of Balloon Animal Sculpting

Improvised Speeches

Benefits of Engaging in Outdoor Physical Activities for Mental Well-Being
Enhancing Creativity Through Music, Art, and Expression
Significance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Development
Exploring the Potential of Renewable Energy Sources for Sustainability
Promoting Gender Equality in Educational Institutions
The Impact of Social Media on Interpersonal Connections and Relationships
Implementing Sustainable Practices for a Greener Future
Embracing Cultural Diversity in a Globalized Society
Fostering Collaborative Teamwork in the Modern Work Environment
Promoting Mental Health Awareness and Support in Educational Settings
Strategies for Effective Time Management in the Digital Era
The Influence of Literature on Society and Personal Development
Nurturing an Entrepreneurial Mindset for Innovation and Success
The Importance of Critical Thinking in Decision-Making Processes
Addressing Cybersecurity Threats in the Digital Age
Strategies for Building Resilience in Times of Change and Uncertainty
Encouraging Volunteerism and Active Community Engagement
Promoting Financial Literacy for Personal Economic Stability
Exploring the Potential of Virtual Reality in Enhancing Learning Experiences
Enhancing Global Cooperation for Effective Climate Change Mitigation
The Influence of Music on Mood Regulation and Emotional Well-Being
Strategies for Effective Conflict Resolution in Personal and Professional Relationships
Leveraging Technology for Inclusive and Accessible Education
Overcoming Stereotypes and Bias for a More Inclusive Society

Parody Speeches

Hilarious Ways to Conquer the Couch Potato Syndrome
Whimsical Strategies for Mastering the Art of Procrastination
Unconventional Techniques to Achieve World Peace Through Sarcasm
Outrageously Effective Methods for Becoming an Unrivaled Internet Troll
Amusing Secrets to Transforming Into a Highly Successful Underachiever
Comical Approaches to Becoming a Professional Overthinker
Ridiculous Steps to Becoming a Champion in the Sport of Napping
Satirical Techniques for Acquiring an Advanced Degree in Procrastination
Laughable Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse (Without Breaking a Sweat)
Absurd Strategies for Outsmarting Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life
Hysterical Tips for Mastering the Skill of Talking Nonstop About Nothing
Ironic Secrets to Becoming an Unstoppable Expert at Misplacing Things
Parodic Methods for Achieving a Perfectly Mediocre Work-Life Balance
Tongue-in-Cheek Approaches to Becoming a Social Media Influencer Overnight
Mocking Steps for Achieving an Exemplary Level of Cluelessness
Sarcastic Techniques for Becoming the Ultimate Pro at Avoiding Responsibilities
Comedic Strategies for Turning a Hobby Into an Unprofitable Business
Farce-Based Approaches for Finding Your Zen in a World Full of Chaos
Witty Methods for Becoming a Highly Unskilled Chess Grandmaster
Satirical Tips for Mastering the Art of Being Politically Incorrect
Laughable Ways to Perfect the Skill of Procrastinating Procrastination
Parodic Techniques for Becoming a Not-So-Superhero
Mocking Steps to Attain Unparalleled Levels of Awkwardness
Ironic Strategies for Surviving an Alien Invasion Using Only Sarcasm
Hilarious Approaches to Becoming an Expert at Misinterpreting Instructions

Funny Short Speeches Topics

Adventures in Sock Pairing: The Unsung Hero’s Quest
Surviving the Grocery Store: Mission Impossible Edition
Vegetables: Nature’s Tiny Comedians
Life Hacks for Lazy Living: An Unmotivated Guide
Misadventures in DIY: When Craft Projects Attack?
Decoding Cats: Understanding the Furry Enigmas
Fashion Faux Pas: The Hilarious Horrors of Style
Joyful Journey Through Jungle Gyms: Playground Perils
Bizarre Baking Blunders: Tales From the Kitchen
Pigeons: The Unappreciated Comedians of the Bird World
Dogs’ Dramas: The Hidden Soap Operas in Pet Parks
Houseplants: Silent Saboteurs of Home Decor
Dancing Disasters: My Life as a Two-Left-Footed Dynamo
Parenting Paradoxes: Navigating Through Toddlers’ Logic
Adventures in the World of Online Dating: Swipes, Likes, and Misfires
Caffeine Chronicles: When Coffee Becomes a Lifeline?
Gym Fails: The Secret Life of Exercise Equipment
Hunting for the Remote: A Living Room Odyssey
Commuter Chronicles: Tales From Public Transit
Office Pranks: The Art of Workplace Shenanigans
Food-Fight Fiascos: A Tribute to School Cafeterias
Sneakers: Tales of Unruly Footwear and Their Laces
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The Unbelievable Adventures of My Sleepwalking Dog
Bizarre Incidents in the Supermarket Aisles
Reimagining Traffic Lights: The Rainbow of Chaos
Impersonating Vegetables: Lessons From a Carrot
Deciphering Teenager Text Messages: An Insider’s Guide
Invasion of Socks: The Everlasting Mystery of the Missing Pair
Failed Attempts at Becoming a Yoga Master
Alien Abductions: My Hamster’s Story
Extreme Sports for Couch Potatoes: Remote Control Relay
Surprising Insights: The Secret Life of Refrigerators
Battle of Wills: Training the Untrainable Cat
Hilarious Misadventures on My First Camping Trip
Navigating the Perils of DIY Haircuts
The Comical Mishaps of Online Dating
Introducing the World’s Laziest Superheroes
Life According to Toddlers: The Wisdom and Wackiness
Spontaneous Combustion of Common Kitchen Disasters
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Astonishing Adventures of an Amateur Acrobat
Bizarre Encounters With Extraterrestrial Fast Food
Curious Chronicles of Coffee Connoisseurs
Unraveling the Mysteries of a Procrastinator’s Brain
Peculiarities in the Evolution of Parenting Styles
Socks: The Great Domesticated Disappearance
Pets Who Believe They Are People: An Investigation
Misadventures of a Meticulous Meal Planner
Intriguing Incidents Involving Imaginary Friends
Hilarious History of Hairdos and Hair Don’ts
Trials and Tribulations of a Toddler Teacher
Unique Use of Umbrellas in Unexpected Situations
Navigating the Treacherous Terrain of Teenage Trends
Wacky World of Whistle-Blowers at Work
Frenzied Fiascos of Family Road Trips
Entertaining Escapades of an Online Shopaholic
Remarkable Revelations Regarding the Tooth Fairy
Puzzling Popularity of Pineapple Pizza
Laughter Lessons From Llamas in Love
Daring Deeds of a Drama Queen’s Dog
Comical Confessions of a Closeted Comic Book Collector

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Navigating the Grocery Store: A Survival Guide
Implementing Teleportation in Everyday Chores
Investigating the Secret Lives of Pets
Demystifying the Art of Sleeping With Eyes Open
Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse With a Rubber Duck
Inventing New Sandwich Fillings: An Epicurean Experiment
Decoding Cats’ Meows: A Comprehensive Study
Unmasking the Truth: Santa Claus in the Off-Season
Harnessing the Power of Yawns: A Groundbreaking Discovery
Reinventing the Wheel: Silly Suggestions for Transportation
Dissecting Cartoon Logic: A Humorous Deconstruction
Superheroes’ Day Off: Unseen Adventures
Elucidating the Complexity of Comic Book Collection
Concocting Unusual Pizza Toppings: A Gastronomic Adventure
Procrastination Olympics: Gold Medal Techniques
Comprehending the Intricacies of a Dog’s Bark
Reinterpreting Fairytales in Modern Times: A Hilarious Twist

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Student Council Funny Speech Ideas for Kids

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Funny is not always easily achieved. Writing and giving a funny student council speech takes creative material and good timing in the presentation. Giving a funny speech by using the deadpan, serious face is a good way to start. The type of humor you use should be age-appropriate to the audience. Finding something that they may relate to, so they feel as though they are laughing at themselves, is ideal. Know your audience, and you will know what to say and how to say it in order to give a funny student council speech.

Embarrassing Moments

Tell a story about something that was truly embarrassing, using pauses, in a somewhat logical order so that it will make sense. Remember the time you forgot something and you really needed it for the trip, or class, or camping vacation in the deep Congo? Man, that was embarrassing. Tell that story.

Student Council Platform

Wear huge platform shoes and give the student council a funny concept as to what your platform would be if you were elected president. Dress up as Mr. Brady and wear an afro wig, nice business suit and a pair of platforms. Give your campaign speech based on a statement such as, "If I were elected president, all students would have free access to indoor plumbing." Use a platform that is already a policy, giving it a twist to it to make it sound rather compelling.

A Funny Thing Happened ...

Begin with an apology and be sincere about it. Then say, "But a funny thing happened on the way to the student council meeting." Maintain a real innocence about your presentation, as if you are truly the victim in the story, but make it obvious that you are also the perpetrator. For example, your clumsy manner caused a chain reaction as you knocked someone off a ladder quite innocently and then as you spun around to respond to the screams, you knocked over a fruit stand on the sidewalk.

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75 Funny Debate Topics To Make Students Laugh (and Think!)

Thought-provoking humor.

People should be allowed to go barefoot anywhere they want.

Debating a topic is a terrific way to practice public speaking, critical thinking, and more important skills. But serious controversial topics can be overwhelming, especially for beginners. These fun and funny debate topics provide debating-skills practice in a low-stakes way. Get ready to argue—and giggle!

Funny Debate Topics About Food

General funny debate topics, challenging funny debate topics.

People have a lot of opinions about food. That’s what makes these debate topics so hilarious!

1. A hot dog is a sandwich.

2. A taco is a sandwich.

3. There’s no point in eating french fries without ketchup.

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4. Pepperoni is the best pizza topping.

5. Peanut butter is better than Nutella.

6. Hot chocolate is better than a chocolate milkshake.

7. Fruit counts as dessert.

8. Coca-Cola is better than Pepsi.

9. Round pizzas are better than rectangular ones.

10. Ice cream is better than cake.

11. McDonald’s is the best fast-food restaurant.

12. Chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla.

13. Humans should eat to live, not live to eat.

14. Chocolate chip cookies are the best kind of cookies.

15. Hot chocolate is better than eggnog.

16. You should never put ketchup on a hot dog.

17. You should never put pineapple on a pizza.

18. Macaroni and cheese should be eaten with a spoon, not a fork.

19. You should put cereal in the bowl first, followed by milk.

20. A corner brownie is better than one in the middle.

21. Chicken wings are better than mini drumsticks.

22. In a cheeseburger, the cheese goes on top of the patty, not underneath.

23. Sandwiches taste better with the crusts cut off.

24. You should always taste food first before adding salt or pepper.

25. Leftover pizza is better eaten cold, rather than reheating it.

These funny debate topics are just as much fun for little ones as they are for big kids.

26. All families should have a pet.

27. Dogs are better pets than cats.

28. Summer is better than winter.

29. Candy should be given as rewards in the classroom.

30. Clowns are more scary than funny.

31. Modern music is better than classical music.

32. Xbox is better than PlayStation.

33. Football is better than soccer.

34. Everyone should make their bed every day.

35. It would be better to be able to fly than to be able to turn invisible.

36. People should be allowed to go barefoot anywhere they want.

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37. Fiction is better than nonfiction.

38. Everyone should learn to play a musical instrument.

39. Werewolves are more dangerous than vampires.

40. People shouldn’t have to go to school or work on their birthdays.

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41. It’s better to be the superhero than the sidekick.

42. Books are better than movies.

43. Snow skiing is better than water skiing.

44. You should never wear socks with sandals.

45. Monday is the worst day of the week.

46. Traveling back in time would be better than traveling forward in time.

47. The number 13 is unlucky.

48. The person in the middle seat of an airline row automatically gets both armrests.

49. It’s better to be too hot than too cold.

50. It would be more fun to hang out with Oscar the Grouch than with Big Bird.

These funny debate topics are a little more complex and will really get people thinking.

51. Pluto should still be considered a planet.

52. Santa Claus’ elves should be paid minimum wage.

53. There is intelligent life on other planets.

54. The egg came before the chicken.

55. Harry Potter is better than The Lord of the Rings .

56. The world would be better if women were always in charge.

57. It’s better to be TikTok famous than Instagram famous.

58. Facebook should add a “Don’t Like” button.

59. Aliens are living among us here on Earth.

60. Using curse words is no big deal.

61. Bottled water is better than tap water.

62. Going out is more fun than staying at home.

63. Daydreaming is better than night dreaming.

64. All’s fair in love and war.

65. Robin Hood is a thief, not a hero.

66. Darth Vader was ultimately a hero, not a villain.

67. Being famous is actually not all that great.

68. Superheroes should have to pay for all the damage they cause.

69. It would be better to live under the sea than in space.

70. Skirts are more comfortable than pants.

71. It’s better to be rich with no friends than poor with many friends.

72. GIF should be pronounced with a hard G, not a soft G.

73. It’s better to be a morning person than a night person.

74. There should be a special font to use for sarcasm when you’re writing.

75. The morals of fairy tales are no longer appropriate in today’s world.

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Funny Speech Topics to Make Your Audience Laugh

Who among us hasn’t been caught off-guard during a speech, struggling to think of something to say, grasping desperately for words to fill the silence?

Whether it’s during a school presentation, a sales pitch, or a TED talk , great public speaking relies on having interesting materials to work with — and that often involves humor. After all, nothing captures people’s attention or puts them at ease like a well-crafted joke!

Today, we’re going to help you get your creative juices flowing and make sure there’s never a dull moment in any of your speeches.

We’ve compiled some of the funniest speech topics to make your audience laugh, starting from the harmless to the outrageous. Whether you’re looking for something light and unassuming or a joke guaranteed to get a chuckle, this list has it all!

So without further ado, let’s dive right in and make sure your next talking points are both memorable and hilarious.

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Some funny speech topics could include humorous takes on current events, jokes about popular celebrities, lighthearted observations, and satirical examples of everyday scenarios. The possibilities for humorous content are truly endless – use your imagination to come up with something unique!

What is a Funny Speech?

A funny speech is a lighthearted presentation that focuses on making the audience laugh. It can be delivered as either an informative, persuasive, or entertaining talk, with humorous remarks and jokes to recognize the comic elements in life.

To this end, it often features playful humor, irony, exaggeration, and even farce , but within an appropriate context. As such, funny speeches can help break up tension and serve as a refreshing break from more serious topics .

However, there are drawbacks to using humor in public speaking. First of all, being funny can be difficult, so speakers must cultivate their natural wit and observe trends and topics that may lead to amusing content.

Additionally, though an audience may seem receptive to lightheartedness upfront, it could become easily offended if jokes cross lines of decency. As such, a speaker must judge the energy of the room and deliver material that will evoke laughter without overwhelming their listeners’ sense of propriety.

Ultimately, presenting a funny speech requires finesse and skill. But when done successfully, it can create lasting memories for both speaker and audience alike. With these considerations in mind, let us now transition into the next section which explores ideas for humorous speech topics.

Ideas for Humorous Speech Topics

Humorous speech topics can be great ice breakers at an event or just an entertaining way to pass the time. Whether you are giving a speech in front of your peers or random strangers, you will want to come up with material that is witty, entertaining, and guaranteed to get a laugh or two. Here are some ideas for humorous topics to consider: 1. Discuss why cats are smarter than dogs 2. Compare life before and after cell phones3. Debate whether cake or ice cream is better 4. Talk about the pros and cons of going to bed late versus getting up early 5. Examine the ridiculousness of certain trends 6. Discuss why people overreact when a mistake is made 7. Share your thoughts about extreme diets 8. Laugh about the difficulty of parallel parking 9. Analyze why some people rebel against instructions 10. Debate which reality TV show is the most absurd No matter which topic you choose to discuss, make sure to focus on enjoying yourself and showcasing your humorous side.

While it’s important to focus on making others laugh, it is also essential that you have fun along with them, as this will help create a more authentic and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone in attendance. Now that you have some ideas for humorous speech topics, let’s move on to discussing events.

Talking About Events

Talking about events often brings out the most laughter in an audience.

Whether it’s discussing a current hot button issue or rehashing a comical blunder that happened to a friend, addressing funny topics related to events can be endlessly entertaining.

Though there are some topics that might be deemed too sensitive to address, such as politics or religious issues , many current and past events offer plenty of moments that make for interesting storytelling opportunities.

For example, humorous angles on the latest celebrity news or an analysis behind why sports teams make questionable decisions can be met with laughter and applause.

Similarly, gossiping about relationships or peculiar situations among friends provides plenty of material for comedic discourse. As long as a speaker is able to keep their dialogue respectful, making light of recent happenings often serves as great source material for humor.

That being said, even if the topic being addressed is objectively lighthearted, being mindful of how sensitive it may come off to some members of the audience is important.

When necessary, debaters should employ tact when approaching certain subjects and always strive to treat any individuals involved with respect in their presentations.

Kept within healthy limits, talking about events can be quite amusing and engaging – it can bring out not only laughter but positive conversations between family, friends and participants alike.

Leading into the next section now: Personal topics also provide an abundance of funny speech topics that will surely strike a chord with any group.

Personal Topics

When it comes to comedy, the personal touch can make all the difference. Taking your speech topic from something close to home such as family, work or hobbies can often result in an entertaining and relatable topic.

Whether you choose to do a light-hearted take on a serious issue or bravely share some embarrassing stories, there’s sure to be something funny within your own experience.

For instance, exploring the “family dynamic” is often a great place to start. Even in the tightest of families, the occasional funny moment can emerge. Tell a story about an occasion where everyone was struggling to act their best and you had a laugh at their expense.

Or explore how certain family members are always found in the center of attention (even if they don’t intend to be). If done in good taste and with respect, poking fun at your family can result in some sincere laughs from both yourself and your audience.

These topics provide an opportunity for self-deprecating humor and bring a unique perspective on life that others may find both humorous and intriguing.

Personal insights into everyday struggles, misunderstandings or awkward moments can lead to topics that are surprisingly relatable. You will find that what you feel is ordinary can actually be extraordinary in someone else’s eyes.

Keep in mind, though, that when taking this approach, it is important to never offend anyone with your comments or jokes. Embrace embarrassment but never belittle any individuals or groups who are part of your stories or experiences

By leaning into those funny moments – whether they involve yourself or others – they can become powerful tools that make your speech memorable and enjoyable. Now let’s move onto telling funny stories – which also has its own unique set of advantages!

Personal topics can make comedy writing unique and relatable. Telling stories involving family and funny moments can provide entertainment while being respectful. Touching on ordinary struggles and awkward situations can lead to humor while still avoiding offending anyone directly. Humorously embracing embarrassment will help make speeches memorable.

Telling Funny Stories

Telling funny stories is an effective way to make your audience laugh, as stories are usually much more relatable than jokes.

People of all ages will often enjoy hearing a clever anecdote that they can relate to or that paints a vivid picture in their mind. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when telling a funny story as part of your speech.

First, it is important to remember that time is limited. Try to select anecdotes that have a clear beginning, middle, and end that are not too long-winded or complicated. Make sure the story you choose conveys your point while making it entertaining.

One debate between comedians and public speakers is whether stories should be made up or true. On the one hand, factual stories can be full of fascinating nuances and details and may appeal to some audiences.

True stories allow you to fully describe an experience for the audience’s enjoyment or gain a better understanding of the person telling it.

On the other hand, comedic opinions often say that made-up stories can be even funnier than real events if they present a creative spin on life. Whichever route you choose, always try to turn your story into a humble brag!

No matter which type of story you tell, ensure that it fits in with your overall message, as this helps tie it together for the listener. With any luck your humor will land with the crowd and keep them engaged until you reach the conclusion.

To help prepare for delivering such an important section of your presentation, let’s move on to looking at some useful tips for Writing and Delivering a Funny Speech.

Tips for Writing and Delivering a Funny Speech

Writing and delivering a funny speech can be a rewarding experience, especially if you can make your audience roar with laughter. However, crafting an effective comedic monologue takes skill, confidence and sometimes a bit of trial and error. To help you get started, here are some tips for writing and delivering a funny speech: 1. Understand Your Audience – Study your audience to determine what kind of humor they will respond to. For example, family-friendly jokes will play better at a dinner table than a corporate conference room. Adjust your standards accordingly to ensure the best outcome. 2. Know What Not to Do – A true professional comedian knows what not to say or do during their performance. Avoid vulgar language, off-color jokes and controversial topics that may offend certain members of your audience. Also, it’s important to know how far is too far when making fun of yourself or colleagues. 3. Write Your Speech First – Write out the speech first before even attempting to deliver it in front of others. This will give you more control over the timing and pacing of key punch lines for optimum effect¹. It also eliminates any confusion about the order you want to deliver your jokes in front of an audience. 4. Rehearse – Even if you have written the speech beforehand, practice multiple times until you are comfortable delivering it in public or private settings. Know which visual aids (if any) will engage your audience during key points in the speech. 5. Have Fun – When delivering a funny speech, don’t take yourself too seriously! Relax, have fun and let your personality shine through while you tell your story or jokes³. Then enjoy the applause after each punch line lands! Ultimately, writing and delivering a funny speech requires knowledge, skill and dedication—but done right, it can be very rewarding! Now let’s move on to addressing how we can use humor appropriately in our speeches…

Use Humor Appropriately

When giving a speech, it is important to use humor appropriately. Too much humor can actually dilute the impact of an otherwise persuasive message.

Adding bits of humor throughout the presentation will keep an audience engaged and help make your points easier to remember. But if you attempt too many jokes during your speech, it can be distracting for listeners and actually work against your intended message.

Adopting a humorous persona or mocking people who disagree with you can be dangerous because members of your audience may take offense. It is recommended to base humor on personal experiences or stories that you know your audience can relate to in order to ensure the best response.

Likewise, comedian Jerry Seinfeld suggests avoiding overt political material in your speech–which should come as no surprise considering how polarizing politics has become these days.

Overall, it is important to strike the right balance when adding humor to a speech. Humor should be used sparingly and should stay away from controversial topics unless done skillfully; otherwise, it can backfire instead of unifying your audience or making a strong point. With this in mind, let’s look at some examples of humorous speech topics next.

Examples of Humorous Speech Topics

When it comes to funny speeches, it’s important to find a topic that resonates with your audience. If you can make an audience laugh, the speech will be remembered for years to come. While humor may differ from culture to culture, there are some topics that remain universally funny. Here are a few examples: • The Pros and Cons of Dating an Alien • How to Create an App That Makes Doing Laundry Easier • A Practical Guide To Quitting Your Job and Becoming an Astronaut • Surviving a Zombie Invasion Without Looking Too Silly • How To Be The Life Of Any Party By Creating Inventive Dances • A Tour Of Local Haunted Locations These humorous speech topics could also be used as the basis for some light-hearted debate, offering the opportunity to explore both sides of a comedic argument. Ultimately, with each topic, the possibilities and potentials of making a crowd laugh are endless!

It is clear from looking at the speech topics discussed in this article that humor can be found everywhere and used in a variety of forms. A funny speech does not have to contain jokes or stand up comedy, but can simply use wit, wordplay and well-timed delivery to draw attention and elicit laughter from an audience.

When preparing a funny speech, it is important to consider the topic carefully and ensure that it is appropriate for the context. Some people may find certain topics offensive or inappropriate depending on their preferences, so these should be avoided when giving a humorous speech.

The topics presented in this article cover a wide range of perspectives and provide ample opportunity for crafting an entertaining and memorable speech. If crafting your own material is not something you feel comfortable with, there are many sources available on the internet which provide ready-made humor suitable for speeches.

Ultimately, whatever speech topic you choose, the most important thing is that it resonates with your audience and makes them laugh!

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What are some tips for delivering a funny speech.

1. Start by rehearsing your speech – make sure you know it word for word and practice delivering it with the right tone of voice and body language . Rehearsing will also help you memorize what to say if you get nervous during the performance. 2. Keep your audience in mind when choosing your topic. Make jokes and references that your audience will appreciate and understand – don’t try too hard to be funny if others won’t get the joke. 3. Come up with creative ways to capture your audience’s attention from the start – tell stories, anecdotes, or jokes that pique their interest and connect to your overall message. 4. Stay away from crude humour or off-color remarks if they aren’t appropriate for the situation. Make sure whatever jokes you make are lighthearted and not offensive or hurtful to anyone in the room. 5. Have fun! If you come across as too serious or uptight, no one will laugh at your jokes. Don’t be afraid to exaggerate or bring enthusiasm when delivering your speech – it will make it much more entertaining.

What topics are suitable for a funny speech?

Some excellent topics for a funny speech include: 1. Inexplicable Mishaps – Stories about your funniest mistakes, blunders, and bumbles! 2. Unusual Occupations – Share the details of your weirdest job or wackiest hobby. 3. Unforeseen Consequences – Talk about decisions you regret and the hilarious results that followed. 4. Random Animal Facts – Insert some hilarious animal trivia from around the world into your speech. 5. Dumb Criminals – Discuss the most foolish criminals and their failed attempts at avoiding justice. 6. Childhood Memories – Recount humorous moments from your childhood to brighten the mood of your audience. 7. Bad Jokes – Use classic puns, tongue-twisters, and one-liners to get the crowd laughing. 8. Comical Slogans – Talk about corporate catchphrases that are humorous in unintended ways! 9. Upcycled Language – Create new words or tweak old ones to give them a funny spin and make people chuckle! 10. Cultural Commentaries – Discuss deficiencies and absurdities in popular culture that can spark a good laugh from your listeners!

What types of funny speeches would be suitable for different audiences?

When determining which type of funny speech would be suitable for different audiences, it’s important to consider several factors. For instance, the age, gender, interests, and background of the audience will all play a role in deciding on a topic.

For example, if your audience is mainly composed of young students or professionals in their 20s and 30s, you might want to focus on topics that are relevant to their experiences such as relationships, technology, popular culture, and current events. You could also make jokes about self-deprecating humour, sarcasm, and irony.

If the audience is made up of mostly seniors or retirees, you may want to focus on topics like nostalgia, family stories, and observations about retirement. You can use human interest stories and light-hearted anecdotes to make them laugh.

For college audiences with various backgrounds and interests, you’ll want to focus on topics such as sports rivalries, differences between generations or cultures , or even absurdist humour.

Organizing a funny speech around a common experience that everyone in the room can relate to will help ensure it resonates with the whole audience. Doing some research beforehand can provide lots of inspiration for appropriate funny speech topics that are sure to make your audience laugh!

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194 Fun Speech Topics [Persuasive, Informative]

Jim Peterson has over 20 years experience on speech writing. He wrote over 300 free speech topic ideas and how-to guides for any kind of public speaking and speech writing assignments at My Speech Class.

Fun informative and persuasive speech topics and ideas for a public speaking speech on comical subjects for members of the Toastmaster International organization, students, and teachers.

List of Fun Speech Topics

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How to get rid of a boring person.
Why a laugh every day keeps the doctor away.
Murphy’s law works!
Original ways to annoy your public.
Playing video games is the best distraction.
Employee of the month awards are worthless.
Breakfast is the least important meal of the day.
One who marries her / his high school sweet heart misses real life.
These days everyone is a photographer.
Women are not damsels in distress.
Why we should all have a twin.
Being too rich makes people miserable.
Musicals are an unnatural way to play in theatres.
Becoming obese is a piece of cake.
The place for royals is only in story books.
You can easily escape reality.
There are some words that must be removed from the dictionary.
Do vegans know that plants are also living things?
Lying well is a talent.
There is nothing fun about camping.
Parents have earned the right to annoy their teenagers.
Exams can be fun.
Good girls will always be attracted to bad boys.
Gender wars are healthy.
Men need to stop wearing skinny jeans.
Fathers will always be cooler than mothers.
People never chase after idle dreams.
Murphy’s law is real.
Mistakes can be profitable.
People wear masks every day, not just on Halloween.
Crocs are the worst shoes ever designed.
Family reunions are too stressful.
Never ever ask a woman her age.
Aliens live amongst us.
Rating system for movies are misleading.
Celebrities sell their own sex tapes.
All is not fair in love and war.
Buying a house will always be smarter than renting.
Women do everything better than men.
There is no such thing as luck.
Burger King is better than McDonald’s.
Closets are cleaned when people are depressed.
You can become famous for doing nothing.
The best advice about marriage is to not get married.
Keep your parents off Facebook.
Elvis is still alive.
Time travel is possible.
The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.
The older the cheese smells the better it tastes.
Make Ellen DeGeneres President.
Soccer moms should start their own league.
Dreams don’t have any symbolic meanings.
Social networks are the real drugs today.
Mid-life crisis is only an excuse.
Desktop computers are outdated.
Robots will make humans even lazier.
Facebook is the cause of the end of privacy.
Most of Instagram followers and likes are fake.
Women should date younger men.
Online relationships are easier.
This generation is the most immoral.
Heaven and hell are right here on earth.
People will regret the current trend with their eyebrows.
People that live in the countryside are happier.
Space exploration cannot save mankind.
Tattoos are a form of art.
Electronic dance music is just a noise.
Gap years should be compulsory before starting college.
Roller coaster rides are not safe.
To test is a relationship is going to work, you should cook together.
The chicken came before the egg.
Skin care creams do not work.
Comedians must curse for emphasis.
Stop putting others first.
We all end up being like our parents.
If you want a happier life, delete Facebook.
You make better friends online.
Artificial intelligence is not dangerous to humans.
We would live differently if we knew when we were going to die.
First watch the movie then read the book.
Why you should stop following the news.
An app can help you lose weight.
We all suffer from phantom vibration syndrome.
British humour is the best.
Traveling alone is the best.
Pets do look like their owners.
Humans are better at destruction than creation.
Conspiracy theories are just theories.
Busy bodies make life more interesting.
Men are not better cooks.
Stop telling children to share.
Why women like a clean-shaven face and no mustache or beard.
No one actually lives their life to the fullest.
Justin Bieber has the worst fan base.
There’s a lot to learn from ‘back in my day’ stories.
Misophonia is a serious issue.
Nobody is normal, we are all weird.
The sexiest accent is French
The more old cheese smells, the better it tastes.
Bars and nightclubs should provide transport home for its workers in the early hours.
Diet pills and other methods are an outstanding marketing trick for a huge market of millions of people dying to lose weight.
People should never be allowed to be nude outdoors / or only be allowed at their own property (especially when you are the owner of a huge garden).
TV advertising spots are in 99,9 percent not honest, and then reveal the secret messages and hidden persuaders in well-known commercials.
Arnold Schwarzenegger (or take another person) for president / not for president.
Canada has the friendliest.
Men kissing men and women kissing women on TV is / is not repulsive.
Always sleep in your own bed.
Smart people ought to be free to move to another country / must be forbidden to emigrate.
The color brown should be forbidden in bathrooms.
Women are becoming the majority of students in colleges and universities because they are smarter.
Girls are into tall and cute guys, shorties and brutes have no chance.
Mad people practice mad and extreme sports.
Clothes influence the way people behave.
Slow service at restaurants is caused by lack of discipline of the waiters.
What type of men is the Ultimate Couch Potato and are there peers that meet the qualifications?
How lazy students survive and succeed in life.
Nose hair and bad breath are some of the things girls don’t like.
Rather a lot of money than being an intelligent person.
Why some celebs lie about their age.
The pros and cons of real and fake Christmas trees compared.
Top 10 all-time favorite evergreens to sing in the shower.
Why a drill sergeant has to scream at cadets.
Why drunk internet surfers discover more interesting ideas.
Ghosts exist / haunting places are just fairy tales.
If a woman was president there would be less war.
Bachelorette parties are most of the time not what men think they are.
Supernatural powers are definitely hocus pocus. They look like the real thing but aren’t at all.
Factors that determine if you get into Heaven or not.
Schools should ban Harry Potter for promoting witchcraft.
Top 5 persuasive reasons why the minimum age of a president should be 40.
Places where picking your nose is acceptable, places where it’s not.
Women are obliged to leave the seat up for the convenience of men.
Academy Award winners should only say “Thank You” and leave.
All you wanted to know about baldness but were afraid to ask.
Ban thongs.
Bollywood movies will always come second to Hollywood movies.
Charlie Chaplin was a controversial genius.
CNN has the most slanted coverage.
Comics and cartoons are the most important parts of a newspaper.
Elvis Presley will always be the king of Rock and Roll.
Fat models are the fun models.
Line dancing is not dancing.
Make nudism behind high fences legal.
Men are obliged to put the seat down for the convenience of women.
Movie stars need to have several homes.
Music is a basic need in life.
No government can dictate what women have to do.
Not everybody is born to wear cheerleading fashion.
Online Governor of Poker is a disease if you play the whole series.
Paranormal healers are imposterous charlatans.
People no longer like going to the cinema and with good reason.
Reading books is more fun than watching movies.
Shoes and socks tell a lot about men.
Skeptics rule the world.
Speed dating is fun.
St Patrick’s Day is becoming a worldwide holiday.
The evil characters in horror movies are weird, not scary.
The truth is too many people need cosmetic surgery these days.
The world would be an easier place to live if we all thought and felt the same way.
Women make better inventors.
Why dwarf planets in our solar system are called dwarf planets such as Pluto, the smallest circling object. What are the conditions to mark intraterrestrial flying object – it has something to do with the lack of gravity power.
Becoming a private detective.
Where does April Fool’s Day come from?
Funny, absurd and rare patents and inventions in the last decade. There are more inventions that fit than you think at first sight.
Learn from your parent’s mistakes – black-list them and hold it against them. Note the reactions and write about in an essay or classroom oration.
The meaning of dreams for real life – hunted while were sleeping or teeth falling out of your mouth – what do dreams tell us about the awake conscious life?
Magic tricks to stop thinking – putting your mind in the off mode is practiced in monasteries, why not sitting in your school desk one in a while, when nobody notices?
A holiday with no stress in three steps.
Resolving a restaurant complaint in a humorous manner.
How to cope with troubles at a family reunion.
Five ways to disturb your competitors in a sand castle competition.
How to turn the Academy Awards ceremony into a funny event we all like to watch.
How to write a fan letter to a celebrity that guarantees you a personal answer.
Writing haiku for fun.
Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity -E=mc2
Barbie and Ken fashion.
Bill of Rights amended by you.
Does Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster exist?
Famous illusionists and magicians secrets revealed.
Finding names and their meanings for babies.
Game consoles through the years.
How acoustic guitars are manufactured.
How cleaning can be fun.
How to handle a drunk roommate.
If I was a journalist for one day, I would publish…
Lobbying for a good cause.
The best book written by Isabel Allende.
The Doomsday prediction on December 21, 2012.
The metamorphosis of housewives thanks to makeover TV programs.
The top ten best American classic cars.
The unconventional lifestyle I would choose if I had the chance.
What you need to become a fashion designer.
What’s in and what’s out for men’s fashion this season.
Why we should rehabilitate some historical figures.

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101 Funny Persuasive Speech Topics

Humor can be a powerful tool when it comes to delivering persuasive speeches. It can help engage an audience and make a point more memorable. Here, we’ve compiled a list of funny persuasive speech topics that you can use to get your audience laughing and thinking.

Whether your goal is to make them laugh, think, or both, these humorous topics are sure to be a hit. So grab a microphone and get ready to make your case in a funny and persuasive way!

Cats Are Secretly Plotting to Take Over the World
The Government Should Mandate That All Citizens Must Take a Weekly Nap
Chocolate Is a Necessary Food Group
People Should Be Allowed to Bring Their Pets to Work Every Day
Pajamas Should Be Acceptable Office Attire
The Moon Landing Was Faked
All Restaurants Should Have a “Nap Room” for Customers
Gravity Is Just a Theory, and It’s Time to Consider Other Possibilities
Video Games Should Count as Exercise
School Should Start at Noon Every Day
Bacon Should Be Its Own Food Group
Vacations Should Be Required by Law
Everyone Should Have a Pet Rock
Why Everyone Should Be Required to Learn How to Play a Musical Instrument
The Benefits of Being a Cat Person vs. A Dog Person
The Importance of Wearing Pajamas All Day, Every Day
Why Pineapple Does Not Belong on Pizza
Coffee Should Be Considered a Basic Human Right
Why We Should All Have a Personal Robot
Why We Should All Get Paid for Doing Chores
The World Would Be a Better Place If All Politicians Had to Take a Lie Detector Test
Why We Should All Have a Three-Day Weekend Every Week
Why Everyone Should Have a Dog as a Best Friend
Why We Should All Become Professional Superheroes
The Benefits of Doing Nothing for an Entire Day
Why We Should Abolish Daylight Savings Time
Why We Should All Start Doing Yoga
The Benefits of Eating Ice Cream for Breakfast
Coffee Should Be Freely Available Everywhere
Fantasy Football Should Be Considered an Official Sport
Ice Cream Should Be the National Food of the United States
The Government Should Provide Free Internet Access to All Citizens
Taxpayers Should Receive a Financial Reward for Doing Their Civic Duty
Everyone Should Have to Take a Road Trip Every Year
Cheese Should Be Its Own Food Group
Schools Should Teach Parents How to Parent
The Government Should Provide Free Bubble Wrap to Everyone
Coffee Should Be an Essential Vitamin
The Internet Should Be Tax-Free
Exercising Should Be Fun and Not a Chore
A Universal “Snooze” Button Should Be Installed on All Alarm Clocks
Going to the Dentist Should Be a Fun Activity
Schools Should Offer More Extracurricular Activities in the Arts
Couch Potatoes Should Receive a Medal of Honor
Office Meetings Should Be Held at a Local Bar
Yoga Is the Key to World Peace
Parents Should Get a Day Off Every Week
Everyone Should Have to Do Karaoke at Least Once in Their Lives
All Students Should Receive a Trophy Just for Showing Up
Schools Should Require All Students to Take a Cooking Class
Video Games Should Replace Homework
Humans Should Take the Day Off Every Week to Play
Schools Should Teach Life Skills, Not Just Textbook Knowledge
The Government Should Offer Free Comedy Writing Courses
Schools Should Offer Credit for Watching Movies and TV Shows
Everyone Should Be Required to Learn a Foreign Language
All Movies Should Have a Sing-Along Version
Why Cats Are Better Pets Than Dogs
The Benefits of Eating Dessert First
The Importance of Being a Little Bit Clumsy
The Benefits of Procrastination
Why Going to Bed Early Is Overrated
The Benefits of Being Forgetful
Pizza Is the Most Nutritious Food
The Moon Is Made of Cheese
Santa Claus Is Real
The World Would Be a Better Place if Everyone Wore a Tutu
Chocolate Milk Is the Best Milk
Why Toilet Paper Should Be Dispensed From the Top, Not the Bottom
Why Wearing Crocs Is Actually a Fashion Statement
Why It’s Time for a Ban on All Types of Hats
Schools Should Have a Taco Tuesday Every Week
All Couples Should Take a “Relationship Sabbatical” Once a Year
A Chicken Nugget Should Be the Official Currency of the World
The Government Should Create a National Holiday Dedicated to Napping
It Should Be Legal to Make Your Own Beer at Home
Schools Should Offer Puppy Petting Breaks
Parents Should Not Be Permitted to Criticize Their Children’s Fashion Choices
Ice Cream Should Be Served for Every Meal
Coffee Should Be Considered a Nutritious Beverage
The Best Way to Stay Healthy Is to Eat Fast Food
Parents Should Have to Take a Test Before Having Kids
Marriage Should Be Abolished
Junk Food Should Be Taxed
Schools Should Serve Pizza for Breakfast Every Day
The United Nations Should Declare World Peace
Fried Chicken Should Be Considered a Vegetable
The Best TV Show Ever Is The Office
Chocolate Chip Cookies Should Be the Official Currency
Dogs Should Be Allowed to Vote
It Should Be Illegal to Not Laugh at Your Own Jokes
Cheez-Its Should Be Considered a Health Food
Kids Should Be Allowed to Stay Up Past Bedtime
All Family Vacations Should Include a Trip to the Moon
Finger-Pointing Should Be Banned
Every Home Should Have Its Own Sloth
Grocery Shopping Should Be a Contact Sport
Kids Should Be Allowed to Choose Their Own Bedtime
Texting Should Be Its Own Official Language
Everyone Should Have to Take a Dance Class

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, funny persuasive speech topics can be a great way to have a little bit of fun while still making a persuasive argument. They can help to engage the audience and make them more interested in the topic at hand. No matter what funny persuasive speech topic you choose to use, remember to be creative and make sure that your argument is compelling and well-supported.

100+ Funny Speech Topics

“One loses everything when one loses his sense of humor” – Ayn Rand.

People with a cool sense of humor will always be the center of attraction. They are the center of parties. They are the ones in the spotlight. The thing about boring people is that no one really likes to be with them and everyone is looking for an excuse to get out. Everyone is trying to get out and it is as if there is this big circle around them that has a neon sign that says, “Warning, boring person. Stay away.” Being funny is more than just being a smooth talker. It means you are the smartest person in the room. To have a good sense of humor, you need to be able to think ahead. You need to be able to think what others cannot think.

Needless to say that you need to be real quick. Of course, these people with an amazing sense of humor are always liked. What is not to like about them? They are witty, they are fast, they have this aroma of astonishing personality around them.

Tips to deliver a funny speech

1. have a solid content.

Well, you cant say a knock-knock joke and expect the world to laugh hurting their stomach. You need to have solid content. Until and unless you really have something amazing, you are not going to deliver something amazing.

2. Body Language

Body languages play a massive role when it comes to delivering funny speeches. Your eyes need to coordinate what you speak and so do your hands. Body languge has a massive role in funny speeches.

3. Fluctuate the pitch of your voice

Don’t be monotonous. Make your voice hit the crests, make it hit the trough. This is what will keep people more engaged and make the speech look more spontaneous. No one is there to listen to the news. So, crank it up a notch a bit, let it go highs, and let it go lows.

4. Give more emphasis to the best points

Let’s be honest here, all the points you speak in the speeches are not going to be gold standard ones. Make sure you know what your punch line is and give maximum time to hammer that point home.

5. Make sure you are delivering the speeches as the environment demands

If I am delivering a speech to an elderly population, I would not go with the latest trends of technologies or anything they are not acquainted with.

If the population is new and more of an outgoing one, then I’d probably not quote the happenings of the 14 th century. It is critical to know the audience and adjust your speech likewise.

6. Make sure that your start and ends are of the gold standard

A solid start gives you a grip and the attention of the crowd as well as the judges. It helps you make a proper foundation for the speech.

The ending is what serves as the desert. It is what you will be remembered for in the eyes of both the audience and the judges.

7. Beat them with confidence

Speak with confidence as if the entire world is listening. Have a commanding voice. Don’t speak like you’re just another person. Confidence comes from preparation and having solid content. Make sure you have them both.

8. Don’t make it look like a rehearsed speech

If you are a newbie, then chances are that the speech looks like a well-rehearsed and practiced one (may appear like a person reading the news). Strictly avoid that. Use jokes and change of tone to combat it.

9. Eye Contacts

This is not new. If you don’t speak by making eye contact, then you don’t become commanding enough. If you can’t give them the vibe that you are someone, even with the best speech you are not going to win.

10. Have stories in your speech

People love stories. They love the imagination and fascination the story brings. So, it might come in handy to include a couple of stories and a few experiences of your own. This gets the audience engaged.

Funny and Persuasive Speech Topics

1. The upside of having a bad memory.

2. Why you should never take life too seriously.

3. Why comic books are actually good for you.

4. How to be a master procrastinator.

5. How to make the perfect paper airplane.

6. Why Pirates are actually the good guys.

7. Why you should always root for the underdog.

8. How to be a couch potato and still stay in shape.

9. The benefits of sleeping in on the weekends.

10. Why napping is actually good for you.

11. How to make the perfect snowball.

12. How to have a conversation with a cat.

13. How to survive a zombie apocalypse.

14. Why unicorns are actually real.

15. How to catch a leprechaun.

16. Why you should never wake a sleeping dragon.

17. The benefits of eating junk food.

18. How to make the perfect fort.

19. Why you should always believe in magic.

20. How to turn a frog into a prince.

21. How to make a wish come true.

22. The importance of always being yourself.

23. How to make the perfect snowman.

24. How to catch Santa Claus.

25. How to get out of doing chores.

26. How to make a boring day fun.

27. How to trick your parents into letting you do what you want.

28. The benefits of eating dessert first.

29. Why you should never give up on your dreams.

30. How to be happy no matter what.

Funny but Informative Speech Topics

1. How to become rich without winning the lottery.

2. How to be popular without being a Kardashian.

3. The history of the world’s most controversial emoji.

4. Why pandas are actually really lazy animals.

5. How to make the perfect PB&J sandwich.

6. The science behind why we love cats.

7. Why dogs are actually man’s best friend.

8. The benefits of sleeping in on the weekends.

9. How to make the perfect scrambled eggs.

10. Why you should never trust a duck.

11. How to get over your fear of public speaking.

12. The pros and cons of being a morning person.

13. Why you should always trust your gut instinct.

14. How to make the perfect cup of tea.

15. Why you should never work with children or animals.

16. The benefits of a healthy diet.

17. How to get over your ex.

18. Why you should never take relationship advice from your friends.

19. The pros and cons of social media.

20. How to deal with haters.

21. The art of the perfect selfie.

22. How to be a successful student.

23. The benefits of exercise.

24. How to make new friends.

25. The importance of a positive attitude.

26. How to deal with failure.

27. The keys to happiness.

28. How to be a successful entrepreneur.

29. The difference between men and women.

30. How to be a good listener.

31. The importance of communication in relationships.

32. The importance of body language.

Impromptu, Funny Speech Topics

1. The worst that can happen when you mix food and love.

2. How to be a good liar without getting caught.

3. The benefits of being a know-it-all.

4. Why we should all learn to do the moonwalk like Michael Jackson.

5. How to beat procrastination once and for all.

6. How to make a really bad first impression.

7. The art of people watching and what you can learn from it.

8. The joys of being single and why it’s better than being in a relationship.

9. Why we love reality TV even though we know it’s trash.

10. How to be a master of procrastination.

11. The merits of being a shopaholic and why it’s good for the economy.

12. How to be popular without even trying.

13. Why being an introvert is actually awesome.

14. How to make small talk interesting (or at least bearable).

15. How to be a great wingman/wingwoman.

16. The art of being a hermit and why it’s underrated.

17. Why we love to hate on celebrities even though we secretly admire them.

18. How to be a great kisser (based on extensive research, of course).

19. The benefits of being a couch potato.

20. How to be a master of flirting without even trying.

21. The art of the prank and why it’s so satisfying.

22. Why being lazy is actually awesome.

23. The joys of sleep and why we can’t live without it.

24. How to make the perfect cup of coffee (or tea, depending on your preference).

25. The benefits of daydreaming and why it’s good for you.

26. How to be a great procrastinator.

27. The joys of being single and why it’s better than being in a relationship.

28. Why we love reality TV even though we know it’s trash.

29. How to be popular without even trying.

30. The best way to avoid getting sick during the winter season.

31. How to get over your ex in just a few days.

32. The worst pick-up lines that you have ever heard.

33. The most embarrassing moments of your life.

34. How to deal with a difficult boss or co-worker.

35. Why you should never break up with someone via text message.

Funny speeches for kids

Public speaking is an important skill for everyone to develop, including children. Giving funny speeches can be a great way for kids to develop their public speaking skills while also having fun. However, creating funny speeches for kids can be a challenge. In this article, we will analyze the problem of creating funny speeches for kids, discuss solutions, and provide ideas and tips for creating engaging and entertaining speeches.

The main problem with creating funny speeches for kids is that humor can be subjective. What one child finds funny, another might not. Additionally, creating a funny speech that is appropriate for all ages can be difficult. Children have different levels of maturity and different ideas of what is appropriate. Finally, children are not always confident in their public speaking abilities. They may feel nervous or intimidated when speaking in front of a group, which can make it even harder to be funny.

To create a funny speech that appeals to all ages and abilities, there are several solutions to consider. One solution is to use humor that is universally appealing, such as silly puns, physical humor, or funny voices. Another solution is to make the speech interactive. Kids love to participate and be involved, so including audience participation can make the speech more engaging and memorable. A third solution is to use props or visual aids. Props and visual aids can help to illustrate a joke or add humor to the speech.

Content Ideas

Now that we have discussed solutions, let’s look at some content ideas for creating funny speeches for kids. These ideas can be adapted to suit different age groups and abilities.

The Animal Kingdom Kids love animals, so incorporating animals into a speech can be a great way to get their attention. You can create a speech about a particular animal, such as a monkey or a kangaroo, and use physical humor to act out their movements. Alternatively, you could create a speech about a group of animals, such as the jungle animals or the farm animals, and use silly voices to bring them to life.
The Wonders of Science Science can be a great source of humor. You can create a speech about a scientific concept, such as gravity or electricity, and use funny examples to illustrate the concept. You could also create a speech about a famous scientist, such as Albert Einstein, and use physical humor to act out their discoveries.
The World of Sports Sports can be a great source of humor, especially when things don’t go as planned. You can create a speech about a particular sport, such as basketball or soccer, and use physical humor to act out the game. Alternatively, you could create a speech about a famous sports figure, such as Michael Jordan or Serena Williams, and use funny examples to illustrate their achievements.

Tips for Creating Funny Speeches

Know your audience When creating a funny speech for kids, it’s important to know your audience. Consider their age, interests, and sense of humor. This will help you to tailor your speech to their needs and create a speech that is both entertaining and appropriate.
Use humor that is appropriate for all ages When creating a funny speech for kids, it’s important to use humor that is appropriate for all ages. Avoid jokes that are too complex or require a lot of background knowledge. Instead, use humor that is simple, easy to understand, and universally appealing.
Practice, practice, practice The more you practice your speech, the more confident you will feel when delivering it. Practice in front of a mirror, family members, or friends. Get feedback and adjust your speech accordingly.

Creating funny speeches for kids can be a challenge, but with the right approach, it can also be a lot of fun. By using humor that is universally appealing, making the speech interactive,and using props or visual aids, you can create engaging and entertaining speeches that appeal to a wide range of ages and abilities. By considering your audience, using appropriate humor, and practicing your speech, you can boost your confidence and deliver a memorable speech that will make your audience laugh and learn at the same time.

Creating funny speeches for kids requires creativity, practice, and a willingness to adapt. By using the solutions and content ideas discussed in this article, and by following the tips for creating funny speeches, you can help children develop their public speaking skills while also having fun. Remember, a funny speech can be a powerful tool for engaging and inspiring kids, and can help them develop confidence and communication skills that will serve them well throughout their lives.

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Funny Student Council Speech Ideas to Help Everyone Relate to You

Give them a speech they'll never forget. These ideas can help you get started with a funny, creative speech perfect for the student council role you want.

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When you've got hundreds of kids staring you down, bright lights in your face, and the worst case of jitters the school stage's felt in weeks, take a breath. You can always rely on the funny student council speech you've worked so hard on crafting to perfection to get you through.

So many people can be naturally funny without trying too hard, so if you just relax and let your natural humor shine through in your student council speech, you'll do great. But if you've glued your pinky to the backspace trying to write yours, let us help you with these tips and ideas.

Funny Student Council Speech Intros for Specific Roles

When you're running for a student council position, all you've got is your words. So, you need to write a speech that students will remember long after you've graduated. After you've pitched around some speech ideas for your student council role , it's time to put pen to paper (or fingers to the keys). And what's the best way to get an audience on your side? With laughter, of course.

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Funny President Speech Intro Example

The other candidates are going to come up here and tell you all the reasons why you should vote for them. I'm going to give you only one reason why you should vote for me. I've got the face of an angel.

Think about it, every time I ask for your concerns, give a speech, or land an interview in the school paper, you're going to have to look at my face. If you want to make this year and school politics Instagram-worthy, consider just whose face you want to stare at every day, mine or theirs.

Hilarious Vice President Speech Opener

My competitors have come up here and given you a laundry list of reasons why they should be elected VP, so I'll keep things short. I'm the brains behind this operation, and I'll marionette puppet our president better than Ratatouille and his little rat hands ever could. Whatever you want, I'll work those strings to make it happen.

Silly Secretary Speech Intro

Your student council secretary really needs to love words. I love words so much that I'll only eat Alpha-Bits for breakfast. And what's more, I'll only eat the cereal letters I can use to make a word. So, say there's a "T," "Q," and "R" left in the bowl; I can't bring myself to swallow them.

I love pencils so much that I fail every automatically graded exam because I can't bring myself to damage the pencil by using it. I love writing so much that I've got a physical therapist on speed dial for my carpal tunnel.

Comical Treasurer Speech Opener

If time is money, we're all going to be very rich after this speech. I'm not sure who's responsible for the exchange rate, but I hope it's a good one. As treasurer, I take money lingo just as seriously as I do sticking to our budget, and unlike Al Capone, I won't bust our operation with faulty books and tax fraud.

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Funny Student Council Speech Intros That'll Win Everyone Over

One of the biggest tips for writing a speech is to connect with your audience on their level. Your classmates will probably respond well to fun and humor, so give your speech a dose of comedy and break the ice with a funny intro.

Mr. Smith, our beloved math teacher, told us all that we'd use trigonometry one day. I think he's an awesome teacher and I really want him to be right. So, my entire speech will cover things that are opposite and adjacent to the issues of our school, and that will lead me on a tangent.
When you hear the words "Student Council," you probably envision a bunch of old, bald, white guys sitting around wearing suits with ties and talking about all the problems students cause in the world. Today, to help me get through my stage fright, I'm asking you to imagine me as one of those guys. Preferably, I hope you picture Will Farrel as Mattel's CEO.
Today, I'm here to taco 'bout something serious and I've been trying to figure out how to get your vote. You might think school rules and student privileges are nacho business, but you'd be wrong. I won't try to get jalapeño business or get saucy, and I certainly won't burrito around the bush. If you want this year to feel like a fiesta, vote for me for President. In queso you still haven't figured it out, I'm the best woman for the job.
Everyone, let's take a moment of silence. [Pause]. Thank you for joining me in that moment of silence for the competition that I'm going to slaughter at the ballot box this week.
(Pointing phone at the crowd) [High School Name] STUDENT BODY! Let's make some noise for my lovely competition — they've worked so hard — and give yourselves a round of applause for appointing someone as awesome as me to your student council. (Puts phone away.) So I'd like to thank my mother who, without her, I wouldn't be here today, and my father of course, because there's part of him in here too...(dramatic pause). OH, oh sorry everybody, those were my acceptance speech cards. Let me just pull out the right ones here.

Creative Ways to Sprinkle Some Humor into Your Speech

Speech starters aren't the only places you can toss in a little funny line or two. There are a ton of ways you can incorporate humor into your student council speech to break the ice, grab everyone's attention, or stand out from the crowd. These are just a few of them:

Poke a Little Good-Natured Fun at a Staff Member

There's nothing teens find funnier than cleverly making fun of their teachers and principals. Just be sure to only poke fun at the ones you know will take the joke well, and keep it good-natured and lighthearted.

End an Info-Heavy Section With a Witty One-Liner

As a teen, you know kids have short attention spans (curse you TikTok), so you'll start to lose them after a while. Keep their attention by ending any information-heavy section with a funny one-liner. It's hard to stay snoozing when you're laughing.

It's totally ok to use jokes in a student council speech, but remember the goal of using jokes and humor is to connect with your peers, so make sure they're things that everyone will actually find funny and not anything that could be hurtful or upsetting.

Don't Rush the Delivery

If you've got a line you just know is going to make everyone laugh, don't pull the wind from its sails by speeding through it. People tend to talk faster the longer they're presenting, so make sure your joke lands by pulling back and easing into the delivery.

Add Something Funny or Unexpected to a Serious Sentence

If you're listing some of the genuine things you bring to the table for your desired student council position, grab everyone's attention by throwing a funny one on at the end.

Tell a True Funny Story From Your Childhood

Talking about something funny that really happened to you, especially if it's related to the student council role you want in some way, can be a creative and memorable way to stand out. For example, the lemonade stand disaster you had as a kid might just make you a shoo-in for treasurer. After all, you learned from your mistakes.

End the Speech With a Joke or Funny Slogan

You can also use a joke or a funny slogan at the end of your student council speech to help make it memorable. A funny, relatable slogan that helps people remember you could have a positive impact when it comes time to vote.

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The secret for how to win a high school election isn't stuffing the ballot box or teen comedy movie-ing your way to making the competition drop out. Instead, it's about being memorable and connecting with your peers. A funny opening line or hilarious closing one will not only capture their attention, but it'll have them thinking about you when they step up to that ballot box.

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Funny speech topics are often difficult to decide upon and determine. Giving a speech is not an easy task anyway, but giving a humorous one can seem downright impossible!

So, try these topics as an inspirational starting point. You may surprise yourself while sharing smiles and laughter with your audience!

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1. My Most Embarrassing Moment

2. Funniest Childhood Memory

3. A Time I Got Caught...

4. How to Flunk Out of College

5. What Not to Say on a Date

6. What Not to Wear

7. Unbelievable but True!

8. America's Dumbest Criminals

9. Celebrities Behaving Badly

10. Why Good Girls Love Bad Boys

11. Unhappily Ever After

12. Caught in a Compromising Position

13. Tales From Scribbles on the Bathroom Wall

14. How to Kill Your Goldfish

15. How to Lose the Guy of Your Dreams

16. An Idiot's Guide to Cooking Frozen Dinners

17. Get Rich Quick

18. Napoleon Dynamite: An American Hero

19. Out of the Mouth of a Child

20. A Time I Got Arrested

21. My 15 Minutes of Fame

22. Talk Shows: Airing Our Dirty Laundry

23. Taylor Swift: A Role Model For Today's Youth

24. If I Were Shipwrecked on a Desert Island I Hope It Would be With ___

25. A Time I Ran Away From Home.

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26. America's Got Talent

27. How autocorrect ruined my life

28. The McDonald's Diet

29. Will Ferrell

30. Kevin Hart

31. Best Excuses For Missing Work

32. How to Cheat on a Test

33. Practical Jokes

34. April Fools Day

35. How to Screw up a Job Interview

36. How to Ruin a Good Thing

37. We Are The People Our Parents Warned us About

38. How to Fail at Dieting

39. How to Change a Baby's Diaper (Use a doll)

40. How to Succeed in College Without Attending Class

41. How to Get Out of A Speeding Ticket

42. How to Survive on Minimum Wage

43. Ridiculousness, the television series

44. The Boogeyman

45. Blind Dates

46. How to Succeed as a Freeloader

47. How to Catch a Cheater

48. Everything I Needed to Know in Life, I Learned in Kindergarten

49. Guaranteed Ways to Ruin Your Credit

50. The Strangest Person I Ever Met

Okay, so that's my list of funny speech topics. I know you can come up with more of humorous subjects from your experiences, observations, and education. Take a moment to think about the background you've gained in your life. Connect events and lessons together using brainstorming techniques and software if needed. You can get the laughs!

Check out some fun persuasive speech topics as well. They are not funny per se, but these controversial subjects are more light-hearted than the 'traditional' debate topics frequently chosen for speechmaking.

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Amy Nickell with Dallas Arboretum helps Dani Turin, 5, look down the ruler at the sun and the moon to see the perspective of the eclipse Monday at Dallas Cotton Bowl Stadium.

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And be prepared: As we found with kids who enjoyed the eclipse in 2017 , little ones may totally forget this celestial experience, so don't sweat it too much!

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Road trip games can pass the time on a long trip.

Roadtrips are an enjoyable way to see changing scenery, a chance to stay overnight in retro roadside motels, and an excuse to pull over to see the quirky roadside attractions that you’ll only find in small town America.

But road trips also mean long stretches of flat highway where the oohs and ahhs slow down, the snacks run out, and you need a break from the podcast you’ve been streaming.

Pass the time in the car with a game of 'Would You Rather?'

Enter road trip games. They’ll help you pass the time between stops and hopefully squash any questions like “are we there, yet?”.

From games that can be played among a group of friends or couples to road trip games to entertain kids, these games will help keep you entertained on the road.

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1. table topics.

Table Topics is a deck full of fun conversation starter cards. The game is recommended for ages 12 and up, and the cards can spur conversation between a couple or a group. The deck has 135 cards and questions range from: “Is it more important to be book smart or street smart?” and “If you could have front-row seats to any concert who would you like to see?”

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Why you should stop sending texts from your imessage app, wwe raw results winners surprises and grades after wrestlemania 40, 2. mad libs.

The scribe in charge of the Mad Libs tablet will be prompted to ask participants for verbs, adjectives, nouns, and so on, which will then be put into a short narrative. The catch: No one knows the context that the words they toss out will be put in, so the story ends up being a goofy one. This is a great game for kids in elementary school who are starting to learn the ins and outs of nouns, adjectives and the like.

3. “Would You Rather?”

You could come up with your own scenarios for a game of “Would You Rather” where you pit two outrageous scenarios against one another. But the “Would You Rather” deck of cards is loaded with pre-set predicaments: “Would you rather own a machine that makes any food you want or prints $50 per week?” The family edition has 200 cards that were made with multi-generation road trips in mind.

4. License Plate Game

A road trip classic, and a fun one to play with kids, the license plate game challenges everyone in the car to collectively spot license plates from all 50 states. Pro tip: Print out a map of the United States to keep track of all the states you’ve collected.

When the karaoke is over, play a round of song trivia.

5. License Plate Word Scramble

When you’ve already done your Wordle for the day, you can engage your fellow passengers with a game of word scramble. Just look at a plate in a nearby lane and extract the letter — then challenge everyone to come up with a word with the letters in the plate. For example, if the license plate has the letters NKE in it, the word could be “Banker.”

6. Song Trivia

Every great road trip has a good playlist. But turn your tunes into a game by seeing who can name the singer, song title, and, for a bonus round, the year the song came out. You can set up a playlist in advance for this game or just scroll through the stations.

7. The Geography Game

If you loved social studies as a kid, this game is for you. One person starts the game by throwing out a geographic location (i.e. city, state, mountain region, river, etc.). Let’s say the starting word is California. The next person then comes with a location that starts with the last letter of the previous name, so, in this case, the letter “A,” which could be Alaska, Appalachians, Atlanta, and so on. You could mix up the themes, too, or narrow the categories, too. Other categories could be types of food, animals, countries, or band names.

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"At the end of the day, this is all about the will of the people," Trump said in a video posted Monday on his Truth Social platform.

President Joe Biden and his supporters – who have made abortion a top issue in the 2024 race for the White House – said Trump's distinction between federal and state regulations is meaningless because he has already backed a string of state abortion bans.

Democrats also said Trump has long been a threat to abortion rights by appointing Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade , the landmark ruling that had provided a constitutional right to abortion across the country.

"Trump once said women must be punished for seeking reproductive health care − and he's gotten his wish," Biden said in a statement. He also accused Trump of trying to avoid addressing his earlier support for abortion bans.

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After Trump's announcement, Democrats pointed out that the former president has given at least tacit support to Republican-backed restrictions in individual states, including a six-week abortion ban in his home state, Florida.

"Donald Trump is endorsing every single abortion ban in the states, including abortion bans with no exceptions," said Biden campaign spokesman Ammar Moussa on X, formerly Twitter. "And he’s bragging about his role in creating this hellscape."

Florida is also holding an abortion rights referendum in the fall. Biden aides said that measure will drive voters to the polls and make them competitive in a must-win state for Trump .

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Trump didn't face criticism only from Democrats on Monday. Some groups that oppose abortion took aim at Trump's opting out of the federal debate.

Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, said that "we are deeply disappointed in President Trump’s position." She said letting the states decide "cedes the national debate to the Democrats."

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., a critic in 2016 but now one of Trump's staunchest allies, said in a statement that he disagreed with Trump's position that abortion is "a states' rights issue."

"The pro-life movement has always been about the wellbeing of the unborn child − not geography," Graham said.

Over his political career, Trump has always had an equivocal position in the debate surrounding abortion access.

In the 1990s, Trump publicly said he supported abortion rights. But the former president avidly sought the support of religious conservatives and activists who opposed abortion rights during his 2016 presidential campaign.

In his 2024 White House bid, Trump has proclaimed that "I killed Roe v. Wade," but he has also warned Republicans to be "careful" about how they deal with the question because it has hurt them in elections − including his own reelection bid in 2020 and congressional races in 2022.

Trump blamed abortion for the Republicans' disappointing showing in 2022 when they won the House by a smaller-than-expected margin and failed to win back control of the Senate. Trump said the GOP handled the issue "poorly," especially candidates who did not support exceptions.

The Republican candidate has criticized Florida's six-week ban but said nothing about it in his video on Monday.

Many Democrats were unimpressed with Trump's remarks Monday. “Let’s wait a few weeks and see what his new position will be," said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.

Trump and his aides have expressed concern about how the abortion issue will affect the 2024 race.

Democrats believe that threats to abortion rights will drive more of their voters to the polls, particularly in swing states like Pennsylvania and Michigan.

Republicans are aware that abortion opponents are a major part of their coalition, and some of these voters could stay at home if they question the candidates' commitment to the cause.

In his video, Trump said: "The states will determine by vote or legislation or perhaps both, and whatever they decide must be the law of the land – in this case, the law of the state."

For his part, Biden said Trump is "scrambling" because he fears voters will hold him accountable for overturning Roe v. Wade. "Well, I have news for Donald," Biden said. "They will."

Trump and abortion in 2024

In recent weeks, Trump aides suggested he might back a 15- or 16-week national abortion ban − echoing some new state laws − but Trump did not raise the issue in his video Monday.

In that message, Trump stressed his support for exceptions in cases of rape, incest and severe medical emergencies. The former president also praised Alabama lawmakers for new legislation protecting in-vitro fertilization in the wake of a ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court .

The court found that embryos created during in-vitro fertilization are "extrauterine children" and legally protected like any other child, though Alabama lawmakers quickly passed legislation to protect the procedure.

"Now it's up to the states to do the right thing," Trump said.

Said Biden: "It was never about public policy or what was right or what Trump believed. It was always about politics."

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