In commemoration of its centennial, “Yes, We Have No Bananas,” an early comedic popular song, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The ancient Greeks and Romans, renowned for their long-standing practice of amusing songs and witty lyrics, frequently incorporated bawdy humor into their musical compositions. Occasionally, these songs have the power to evoke tears of laughter and even bring about moments of poignant emotion.
If you’re in the mood for a few laughs, you can watch funny movies or binge-watch a series comedy in your living room. You can also check out our playlist on Spotify or have an at-home karaoke session to make sure you’re laughing your gut out. There are plenty of hilarious songs that even kids and grown-ups can enjoy, so you don’t have to rely solely on the popular songs like “Baby Shark” by Blippi and Pinkfong. These days, it feels like all kids love funny songs, but it’s important to remember that there’s a wide range of musical humor beyond the monopoly of “Baby Shark”.
“What Does the Fox Say?” by Ylvis
Entertaining poetry: “Resembling a heavenly creature in disguise / Yet, if you come across a friendly horse / Will you communicate your message using Morse code?”
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“Friday” by Rebecca Black
Hilarious song lyrics: “Tomorrow is the day before Sunday / And Sunday comes right after … Wards”.
Rebecca Black, who was just 13 years old at the time, had no idea that the song she bought a chance to sing, an original song from Music Ark studio’s vanity, would become a massive viral sensation. Overnight, the track caught fire online, making Rebecca infamous and launching thousands of memes. Why is she singing about which seat she will take? Why is she driving a convertible at 13 years old? Who is this random older man rapping? Not all of the commentary was negative, though. Miley Cyrus praised Black as “great,” even though the lyrics of the song and its sheer ridiculousness or catchy nature can’t be denied. Just try not to passionately sing along to the recount of the days of the week or ponder the sheer ridiculousness of the song’s lyrics.
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“Lazy Sunday” by The Lonely Island
Baby, the Hamiltons have never seen anything like it before. The girl never acted in a way she’d like, pulling some dough out of my pocket. “Funny lyric:” is what she said.
The duo comedy mean-mugging for the camera as they strutted through the streets of NYC, sneaking their way into the movie theater to get snacks, were laughed at by college kids and co-workers alike. They furiously and quickly shared the “Lazy Sunday” video over AOL Instant Messenger and email. The bootleg SNL clips shown on the then-unknown viral video sharing site went viral, including the cupcakes getting and the matinee of The Chronicles of Narnia. When Chris Parnell and Andy Samberg’s video of rapping went viral, it made YouTube a household name in 2005. The comedy troupe, Lonely Island–credited with making YouTube famous–has a robust list of funny songs, thanks to Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer.
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“I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred
Hilarious lyrics: “I am excessively attractive for my shirt / Excessively attractive for my shirt / So alluring it causes discomfort”.
In 1991, the pop bop-along track “Too Sexy” topped the charts in both the U.K. And the U.S. However, the campiness of the song’s “Sexy” Too’m I couldn’t be denied. It was better suited to be a dance track, and it opened doors for the New Wave icons of Joy Division. The Fairbrass Brothers, inspired by running a gym in London, wrote the song while they were session musicians in a band. The song has been featured in numerous commercials for brands like Kroger and Toyota, as well as in The Simpsons. It has endured as a quotable and danceable song, starting off as a roast of egocentric male bodybuilders posing in front of a gym mirror. Sing it with us–“I’m too sexy for my shirt, too sexy for my shirt, so sexy it hurts.” This cheeky classic tops the list of funny karaoke songs.
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“Raining Tacos” by Parry Gripp
Hilarious verse: “Simply open your mouth and shut your eyes / It’s pouring tacos”.
The saga continues with “Hailing Taquitos,” the follow-up to the phenomenon of “Tacos Raining,” the first song in The Saga of Tacos Raining. Concluding the album, it will feature nine songs by Gripp and Avalanches Tortilla, promising a darker and humorously twisted take on the delicious weather phenomenon. Since penning catchy ditties about memes and animals, Ben Gripp has become a prolific performer, also known as the go-to creator of music for kids. In these days, his music has become a favorite among children, just like the theme song he recorded for Emily’s Storybots, a popular show on Netflix. And who can forget Gripp Parry, the band from the nineties known for their theme song for the Slayer–Vampire Herder–Nerf kids?
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Funny lyric: “Hand it over quick or things might get ugly / I can get really loud, I’m a really barky puppy”.
He decided to start making Puppy Songs to fill the need for me, so he says on his website–fun and happy songs about dogs that make me feel good–because I wanted a mega dose of things that make me feel that way. They went viral from there and Hobbs started producing videos during the pandemic. They’re guaranteed to get stuck in your head and will ring true to dog lovers and owners everywhere. The channel created by Matt Hobbs features creative little ditties about dog life, including “Tax,” “Waiting at Home for Mom,” “Big Stretch,” and more. It’s an ode to his dogs, Mar and Leni, and his wife. If you’re missing out on following Puppy Songs on TikTok, you’re missing out.
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“Peaches” by Jack Black
Hilarious song lyrics: “Peaches, Peaches, Peaches, Peaches, Peaches”.
During an interview with IGN, comedian-musician Black Bowser revealed that he was initially approached by the producers of the movie midway through filming with the idea to start the song and the actor was really stoked to see this new sensitive side of the character. Interestingly, Black/Bowser was not originally scheduled to sing in the movie, but as a solo performer. In April, Black cracked the Top 100 Billboard with his earworm of a song, which is a passionate, no-holds-barred delivery that is not necessarily the most romantic ballad. However, fans of the iconic Nintendo game, Super Mario Bros., Particularly those who are fans of ’80s cartoons, will be delighted by the lyrics of this power hit. In the movie, Bowser is portrayed as the leader of an army of Koopas, which are evil, giant, turtle-like creatures. Jack Black hilariously voices Bowser.
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“The Chanukah Song” by Adam Sandler
Amusing verse: “Paul Newman is partially Jewish, / Goldie Hawn is partially Jewish too / Combine them, what an attractive Jewish person.”
1994 marked the premiere of “The Chanukah Song” on Saturday Night Live. Adam Sandler, a member of the cast at the time, wrote this classic seasonal song that has endured. As the comic explains, there are a lot of Christmas songs, but there aren’t many Chanukah songs for all the nice little Jewish kids who don’t get to hear any. So, I wrote this song for them.
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“I Wish” by Skee-Lo
I wish I had a brand-new car that can take me everywhere I go, yo! I laughed at how this hatchback got me so far.
On Billboard’s Hot 100, the song acquired Skee-Lo two Grammy nominations. His professional life remained unaffected, although his romantic endeavors may have been affected. All of this resulted in him having an unimpressive love life, as well as owning a lousy Ford Pinto with a hatchback and an 8-track. However, he also had a small stature, he was not tall. Chicago rapper Skee-Lo delivered this witty, enjoyable pop-rap track all about his self-claimed inadequacies during a time when gangsta rap dominated the airwaves in 1995. Amusing rap songs were mostly unheard of.
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“All I Eat Is Pizza” by Koo Koo Kanga Roo
Hilarious verse: “My spouse is about to give birth! / I declared that every single day is pizza o’clock!”.
I can’t deny that “Pizza” is their best-known song, and it might be a tribute to the cheesy and gooey meal that is basically a group food for kids and adults. Fingers crossed, I’ll try not to sing along as I munch on some cheese. Kanga Koo Koo, the Minneapolis-based duo, has made a hit with elementary school teachers and kids alike, thanks to their full and robust catalog of music that is full of laughter and dance.
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“Yes, We Have No Bananas” by Louis Prima
Hilarious lyrics: “We possess a vintage to-mah-to / A Long Island po-tah-to / But indeed, we do not have any bananas.”
In 1932, it was known by everyone that the lyrics to a few nonreligious songs were timeless.
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“Boots and Cats” by Boots and Cats
I put on these boots, I got these boots, I got these boots, I got these boots, funny lyrics: “I got these boots”.
Repeating the phrase “cats and boots,” she discovered that Siri, Apple’s assistant, had a hidden talent for beatboxing, which actually turned out to be a real hack. This went viral in 2016. Beatboxers can start employing their skills to hone their real beatboxing skills.
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“Mambo No. 5” by Lou Bega
Amusing verse: “A small portion of Jessica / Here I exist / A small portion of you turns me into your guy”.
Today, despite singing the tune, he doesn’t care–and “it’s delightful,” as Bega clarified to Vanity Fair. For over 20 years, it has been sparking grins, even though the melody itself may not have extremely funny words. Popular radio was picking up speed when Latin music icons like Ricky Martin were achieving the unexpected success, which German vocalist Lou Bega titled “Mambo No. 5,” arguably one of the most well-known one-hit-wonders ever. Women all around were tuning in to check if they were mentioned in the global sensation as we rewind to 1999.
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“Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley
Humorous verse: “We are not unfamiliar with affection”.
Astley’s hit song “Never Gonna Give You Up” has become a moment of honor and enjoyment, inciting cheers and chuckles from the audience! Astley, now a seasoned performer, is embarking on a nostalgic tour with Salt-N-Pepa and Block on the Kids New. Last year, he had a career resurgence and performed at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, where he enjoyed performing in front of the crowd. Thanks to the viral phenomenon of “rickrolling” on YouTube, Astley’s music video for “Never Gonna Give You Up” has been viewed more than 1.3 billion times. The concept of “rickrolling” was born on some Internet message boards in 2007, where people would send a link pretending to be a photo or article, but instead, it would redirect to Astley’s music video. After 20 years, Astley’s enduring love for performing is evident as he sings and dances in his long beige coat. The lyrics to Astley’s debut single, which topped the worldwide charts upon its release, inherently have nothing funny about them. So, if you’ve got nothing, okay, Astley has got you covered!
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“Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” by Monty Python
Funny song verse: “Behold, behold / It’s the finale of the film / By the way, this melody is available in the foyer”.
The tune, sung often at funerals and football matches, is a part of England’s own life. It’s where the country takes its own tune. The lyrics spiral out of control quickly, but the delivery maintains the same cheerful and peppy whistling. Just remember, the last laugh is on you. Keep laughing at them as you face adversity and stay positive. Unless you know the scene from the movie, you wouldn’t realize that this song sounds like an inspirational ditty about staying positive in the face of adversity. That’s right, this tune from 1979 is sung by Eric Idle while he’s being crucified at the end of Monty Python’s Life of Brian. Unless you know the scene from the movie, you wouldn’t realize that this song sounds like an inspirational ditty about staying positive in the face of adversity. That’s right, this tune from 1979 is sung by Eric Idle while he’s being crucified at the end of Monty Python’s Life of Brian.
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“The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley
Funny lyric: “But that’s not the reason that I came to land / I wanna get a job in a rock-and-roll band”.
“The Witch Doctor” was his earlier hit, recorded by Seville David, the creator of Alvin and the Chipmunks. He used the same speeding up recording technique that Sheb Wooley, the singer of “Purple People Eater,” used because it sounds a lot like the awful sounds in Alvin and the Chipmunks. And if you got the question, it’s like the Purple People Eater, right? But here’s the surprise ending: the monster that the rock band joins is cleverly named the Purple People Eater, and it only eats purple people. Yep, that’s right. “The Witch Doctor” references Richard’s earlier hit, “Little Bop Loo.” This song has everything, really. It topped the charts and became a favorite Halloween perennial because it’s a fun time when funny novelty tracks like these were popular in American pop music during the ’50s and ’60s.
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“Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett
Funny lyric: “The scene was rockin’ / All were digging the sounds / Igor on chains / Backed by his baying hounds”.
It’s all fun to join in and come out to smash the graveyard, creating a Halloween-ified version of the ubiquitous “Mashed Potato” dance called the Monster Mash, which tells the tale of his monster. While Pickett cheerfully impersonates Boris Karloff, the iconic horror actor who famously played Frankenstein’s monster in classic films, this top Halloween song has been going strong since its release in 1962. If you haven’t heard the song “Monster Mash,” have you really experienced Halloween?
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“One Week” by Barenaked Ladies
Amusing verse: “Similar to Harrison Ford, I’m becoming anxious / Similar to Sting, I’m meditative / Similar to Snickers, assured to gratify”.
Do you want to stream an episode of “The Big Bang Theory” and have a good laugh? Well, if you are looking for a couple’s fight with a weeklong timeline loosely following the song “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies, then this is the song for you. This song, which reached great heights in 1998, is filled with references to pop culture and cleverly worded rap lyrics, giving it a country twist. Despite being Canadian pop-rockers, Barenaked Ladies had a few songs that made it big in the tough-to-crack American market, including “Pinch Me,” “It’s All Been Done,” “If I Had $” and “$1,000,000.”
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“Blue (Da Ba Dee)” by Eiffel 65
The streets are blue / And all the trees are as well / I have a girlfriend and she feels so melancholic
In January of the year 2000, “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” by Eiffel 65 reached No. 6 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and became a chart-topping hit in multiple countries. This synth-pop masterpiece perfectly captures the futuristic sound and shiny aesthetic of the Y2K era. Bebe Rexha, a Grammy-nominated artist, has breathed new life into the catchy chorus and dance-worthy melody of her song “I’m Good (Blue)” through remixes by renowned artists like David Guetta. Although the computer animation in the music video may appear outdated now, it remains a memorable and delightfully nonsensical experience.
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“Eat It” by “Weird Al” Yankovic
“Consume it / Simply consume it / Whether it’s canned or fresh, it doesn’t really matter / Some individuals have a greater quantity of Spam / Some individuals have a greater quantity of Yogurt / The amusing lyrics go: “Would you like to have some additional yogurt / would you like to have some additional Spam”.”
There are a lot of songs by “Weird Al” Yankovic, including parodies of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana and “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio, as well as his original polka songs. One of his earliest hits was the 1984 single “Eat It,” which was a shot-by-shot remake of the original music video but from the point of view of a parent trying to get a finicky kid to eat their meal. If you’re looking for a surefire way to get giggles, you can’t go wrong with any of Yankovic’s songs.
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“Dentist!” by Steve Martin/Little Shop of Horrors soundtrack
Amusing verse: “You’ll become a dental practitioner / You possess a gift for causing things discomfort”.
Steve Martin’s skills in musical-comedy are legendary, as showcased in his skits on Saturday Night Live or on YouTube, but he picked up a toothbrush instead of a banjo and took on the role of a sadistic dentist in the 1986 film adaptation of the hit comedy-horror-musical Little Shop of Horrors, where he sings gleefully about the pain he causes to anyone with a severe fear of dentists or a passion for musical theater, making it a must-listen for any fan.
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“Business Time” by Flight of the Conchords
The T-shirt is unattractive, worn-out, and oversized, which you can wear as a “lyric: Hilarious
The recycling process is not the impressive part but rather, the foreplay. Don’t try to laugh deeply with appreciation. “Time Business” is a hilarious spoof of the scheduled intimacy in a marital rut, delivered with passionate breathless R&B vocals and funky bass. The lyrics are delivered with deadpan sincerity and impressive musicianship, setting the tone for what you can expect from Flight of the Conchords, the comedy duo from New Zealand.
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“Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” by Elmo & Patsy
Hilarious lyrics: “They should never grant a license / To a man who operates a sleigh and frolics with elves”.
In the special holiday event back in 2000, Fish Big Reel and Jake Than Less covered countless funny Christmas songs inspired by their favorite ska bands. Surprisingly, it’s the song “Reindeer a Over Run Got Grandma” that has been sung by people for nearly 45 years, starting in 1979 as a novelty country song recorded by the husband-and-wife team of Patsy Trigg and Elmo Shropshire. Yep, Grandma getting eggnog-drunk and sleighed by Santa with his magical reindeer has been a beloved classic holiday song, not just by the matriarch but by the whole family.