Wonderful entertainment/performances

[2025] A roundup of crowd-pleasing gag/novelty songs for performances and skits

music writerKOH-1
Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!
Composer/arranger, guitarist, and bloggerAyumi Saito
I started playing guitar in elementary school, and in junior high and high school I played the horn in the concert band. In college I became engrossed in composing and began using DTM. These days, I provide songs to artists as a composer, run a blog under the name “Sakki,” and post music lesson videos on YouTube. My musical roots are in rock, but I also love dance music!

There are probably many people who are thinking of singing a song as entertainment at a drinking party, a wedding reception, or a school event.

But it’s hard to know which song to pick, and that can be stressful.

If you’re going to do it, you probably want to choose a crowd-pleaser that livens up the atmosphere.

So in this article, we’ve rounded up popular, hype-worthy gag songs and irresistibly catchy tracks that will make people laugh even if they don’t know them.

From buzzy hits trending on social media to timeless classics, enjoy this selection of perfect songs for sing-and-dance entertainment at your next event!

[2025] A roundup of hype crowd-pleaser songs for performances and skits (131–140)

It's not me unless it's meGirl of Extreme Vulgarity

Gesu no Kiwami Otome “Watashi Igai Watashi Janai no”

It's not me unless it's me — Gesu no Kiwami Otome.

You’ve really become a trending artist in many ways.

It’s a high-level bit, but I feel like it could work at a wedding after-party.

I’d love to use it in a segment where the groom ‘pledges to follow the bride’s rules’ (lol).

Of course, that’s assuming there are people who get the joke.

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Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Yo-kai Watch

Yo-kai Watch: Yokai Exercise No. 1

Yo-kai Exercise No. 1 Yo-kai Watch

It’s the theme song from Yo-kai Watch, a nationwide, culture-phenomenon anime that everyone from kids to adults knows! Play this song and get everyone dancing—there’s no doubt it’ll hype up the crowd! It’s even better because little kids can enjoy it together, too! The more seriously you go for it, the more fun this song gets!

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Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-Shirts Yasan

Yabai T-Shirts Yasan – “Gather Around! Party People” Music Video [Major Version]

Gather up! Party People Yabai T-Shirts Yasan

Perfect as the opening track! Alright, everyone—party people! It was originally a song that poked fun at party people, but thanks to its catchiness, it’s become a rock anthem loved by the party people themselves.

The “shot! shot! shot! shot! shot!” phrase has crossed borders and even transcended musical genres.

But don’t go chugging Patron like in LMFAO’s music video! No matter how great the drink is, your body won’t handle it.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced lots of hilarious, crowd-pleasing songs perfect for skits and party acts! There were plenty of tracks that would liven up company drinking parties or mixers, right? Find your favorites and try practicing them for karaoke.

If you combine singing with a dance or other performance, it’s sure to get everyone even more excited!