Funny Things That Happen When People Have to Walk

Practise you lot know what feels actually bad? Beingness stuck inside and worrying about a pandemic.

Exercise you know what feels actually good? Laughing.

Certain, the latter can't cure the erstwhile, but information technology can provide a warm metaphoric blanket and nice brain massage. They don't call laughter "the best medicine" because it's lame.

Giggling, chuckling and knee-slapping is of import for your wellness, and in guild to assist y'all notice something funny, my colleagues (whose entries are noted) and I put together a list of 50 things to watch when y'all demand a natural mood booster.

What did we pick? A bunch of sketches, moving picture moments, TV scenes, standup sets and songs we have long relied on when we need some extra serotonin, from vintage "Saturday Dark Live" clips to new TikTok videos. Bask our l become-to laughs, in no item order:

Songs

For when yous desire to bob your head while smiling uncontrollably.

50. Jake Gyllenhaal: 'Music Everywhere'

Jake Gyllenhaal turned his cameo at the end of "John Mulaney & the Sack Luncheon Agglomeration" into a manic tour-de-force that is and so outrageous, there'due south no way you tin can get through information technology with a straight face. Gyllenhaal, with a xylophone shirt, acts and so hard his mustache most falls off.

49. Dana Carvey : 'The Lady I Know (Choppin' Broccoli)'

Dana Carvey'due south "SNL" piano song from 1986 nearly choppin' broccoli has stood the test of time for good reason: It's serious, it'south preposterous and information technology'southward meant to exist repeated whilst preparing 1's own vegetables. The all-time part: The dramatic "She chops (suspension) Uh!"

48. Marsh family: 'One Day More' parody

The Marsh family of six from Kent in the U.K. turned the theatrical French Revolution vocal "One Solar day More" from the musical "Les Miserábles" into a parody about being quarantined. It'south brilliant and made funnier by the dedicated (and bickering) singing children.

47. Nick Andrews: 'My Easily Are Bananas'

This black-and-white clip from the early YouTube days is meant to expect like a German techno music video. It's about a human being whose easily are, yeah, made of bananas. It's also about a guy named Republic of chad who's never had chili, and a and so-called "milky pirate." Almost 14 years later, this song is still strange and beautiful.

46. 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend': 'Beloved Kernels'

"Beloved Kernels" is the "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" version of a "Lemonade"-esque big-budget musical number. If Rebecca Bunch's (Rachel Bloom) sexy cactus outfit doesn't make y'all smile, the lyrics about the show using its entire production budget on the song should. (A distressing editor's note: Adam Schlesinger, the "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" songwriter has died from coronavirus complications.)

45.  The Solitary Island: 'YOLO'

This Lonely Isle banger, featuring Adam Levine and Kendrick Lamar, has long been a sidesplitting song well-nigh misunderstanding the significant most the phrase YOLO (y'all only live once). Simply in times of global pandemic, the lines "Don't travel by plane and don't travel at all," "No such thing as likewise much Purell" and "Isolate yourself and just scroll solo" hit a bit differently.

44. 'Summertime Heights High': 'Naughty Girl'

Warning: This vocal is NSFW (not that you're at work, anyway) and might get stuck in your head, just it is worth the scout. The vocal "Naughty Girl" from Australian comedy "Summer Heights High," is one of the numbers Mr. Chiliad (Chris Lilley) presents as office of the high school musical he has directed. Yep, those props are meant to expect like ecstasy tablets. Yes, Mr. Thousand is singing while a pupil lip syncs. Yes, information technology is insane.

43. 'Weird' Al Yankovic: 'Amish Paradise'

"Weird" Al Yankovic has plenty of lightheaded parody songs, but his Amish-themed accept on Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise" is iconic. The opening line – "Every bit I walk through the valley where I harvest my grain, I take a look at my wife and realize she's very manifestly" – is i yous can rely on for a giggle.

42. 'Rick & Morty': 'Become Schwifty'

Adult Swim serial "Rick & Morty" is a great antitoxin to a bad mood. The song by the pb characters – Rick and his drunkard scientist grandfather Morty – is specially off the wall (and contains profanity). It's chosen "Get Schwifty" and it'southward then catchy that it appeased a giant alien caput who came to planet Earth requesting a hitting song.

41. John Mayer: 'Drone Shot of My Yacht'

After billionaire David Geffen posted to Instagram about self-isolating on his enormous yacht last month, John Mayer premiered this earworm that includes the lyrics "allow me flex these specs / 450 feet, 6 or 7 decks / You lot tin try to stretch your neck ... I don't give a heck." Instant classic.

Dance

For when you desire to experience utter bliss.

forty. Jack Black joining TikTok

Jack Blackness'southward TikTok trip the light fantastic is non only glorious because it features him shirtless with cowboy boots and a hat in front end of a trampoline, but also because it showcases the physical comedian's unexpected grace. He kicks, he twirls, he becomes a peacock. Information technology'due south hilarious and, dare I say, magnificent.

39. Tom Holland: 'Lip Sync Battle'

Our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man Tom Kingdom of the netherlands takes the stage looking dapper in a Gene Kelly-inspired suit and necktie while dancing to "Singin' in the Rain." Charming, if a bit irksome. But then something magical happens: he disappears from sight and emerges in a sexy, gender-fluid outfit to dance to Rihanna's "Umbrella" in the pouring pelting. He pulls moves that put Spider-Man's grace to shame. Only 3 minutes of pure joy. – Barbara VanDenburgh

38. Rickey Thompson : Dancing similar a popular star

Instagram personality extraordinaire Rickey Thompson is almost guaranteed to put a smiling on your face with one of his videos, whether information technology'south an inspirational pep talk or him hitting every move in a choreographed dance routine. This video of him dancing to Janet Jackson'southward "All For You" as if he is the star onstage at a concert is spot on. Who hasn't danced effectually their room pretending to exist their favorite pop star? As the childhood owner of a karaoke motorcar (consummate with the headset microphone a la Britney Spears) and that very Jackson track equally a functioning option, this video never fails to make me laugh.  – Anika Reed

37. Fatboy Slim: "Weapon of Selection"

Remember when nosotros all learned Christopher Walken could dance? Similar, actually dance? There's no counting the times I've pulled upward this classic Spike Jonze-directed Fatboy Slim music video to watch Walken cut a carpeting across an empty hotel antechamber just because. At that place'southward no betoken to it except the pleasure of its being, and that'south enough.  –VanDenburgh

Sketches

For when yous want to see a short, empty-headed story play out.

36. 'SNL': 'New Paint' sketch with Aidy Bryant

What starts as a adequately standard parody ad for British pigment company Farrow & Ball becomes something else entirely in this soapy, delightfully unhinged sketch starring Kristen Stewart. "SNL" MVP Aidy Bryant's commitment to the bit – particularly her mispronunciation of the word "color" ("Cuh-LORE!") – brand this an instant classic. –Patrick Ryan

35. 'SNL': 'Van Downwards by the River'

Chris Farley is Matt Foley, a 35-year-quondam overly-caffeinated motivational speaker who attempts to scare 2 teens straight by telling them nigh his life "in a van down by the river." The way Farley keeps hitching upward his pants and screaming, combined with watching David Spade and Christina Applegate struggle not to break character by laughing, gets me every time. – Jennifer McClellan

34. 'SNL': 'Not Gonna Phone It in Tonight'

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All-time "SNL" cold-open up always: Jaded, bored Steve Martin tin can't go excited about another hosting gig until super-fan Chris Farley pulls out his erstwhile King Tut duds. A suddenly inspired Martin and "SNL" cast members, including Phil Hartman, Mike Myers, Chris Rock (and executive producer Lorne Michaels in a great cameo) sing and dance through the entire set and backstage in a bright Broadway-style number. It's from 1991, and so the video quality and an "It'south Pat" reference wouldn't be acceptable today, but otherwise it's timeless, hilarious amusement. – Bill Keveney

33. 'Funny or Die': Long Haired Businessman Zoom Conference

Doing a lot of Zoom meetings these days? And so y'all'll find plenty of sense of humor in this sketch starring Will Ferrell and Will Forte in long-haired wigs on a video conference phone call for their cryptic company. What practise they do? Doesn't matter! But we exercise know they're feeling good about their position in the marketplace and are looking forrad to circling back again before long.

32. 'SNL': Live-action 'Bambi'

With the theatrical release of the live-action "Mulan" delayed, at least we still have this sketch about what a live-activity "Bambi" could look like, with Dwayne Johnson in the title role as a gun-toting, cigar-smoking deer (and "SNL" cast members parodying "Furious" actors as other characters). "When I was a male child, they took my mother," The Rock says with his best smolder. "Now information technology's time for them to pay … dearly."

Impressions

For when y'all want to laugh at someone who's pretending to be someone else.

31. Alyssa Limperis : Mom impression

The all-time part of comedian Alyssa Limperis' impressions of her mom, is that her mom, Linda, films many of the videos. I oasis't met Mrs. Limperis, but I know her.We all know her. And can laughwithher for her immense amount of maternal instinct.

30. Kate McKinnon as Justin Bieber

McKinnon has said that the hole-and-corner to her Bieber impersonation is to make herself look like "a puppy who piddled." Somehow, that mindset works amazingly well equally McKinnon bites her lip, puts her hands in a prayer posture and squirms around on set up looking exactly like the Biebz. It'southward difficult for the "SNL" cast not to interruption.

Movie moments

For when you might watch a whole film later, simply only want to enjoy a couple of selection minutes of the comedy now.

29. 'The Room': Blossom store scene

Sometimes unintentional comedy is even better than the stuff that'south trying to be funny. That's certainly the case with "The Room," Tommy Wiseau'due south accidental masterpiece that doubles as an instruction manual for how not to brand a motion-picture show. Best to scout with friends (in this case, virtually), with a potent drink or five. The scene where Wiseau buys flowers, complete with inexplicable dialogue and edits, is a proficient pregame. – VanDenburgh

28. 'Airplane!': Pick a scene

With such a high joke-per-minute ratio, about any scene from the 1980 classic "Aeroplane!" should make you lot laugh, from "I speak jive" to "Joey, do y'all like gladiator movies?"  – Gary Levin

27. 'Step Brothers': Dinosaur speech

Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly as middle-aged stepbrothers is a comedic gift in this motion-picture show. But perhaps the funniest scene in the R-rated "Step Brothers"? Richard Jenkins, as Reilly'southward dad, giving the guys a nonsensical speech most how he always wanted to abound up and be a dinosaur. It's motivating yet.

26. 'Trainwreck': John Cena & Amy Schumer at the movies

(Alert: This scene contains developed language.) John Cena is a full-blown movie star now. But back when nosotros knew him every bit a WWE personality, he played Amy Schumer's meathead swain in 2015'south "Trainwreck." His performance was surprisingly funny, especially during the R-rated scene in which he and Schumer argue with a couple at the moving-picture show theater, and Cena can't assistance but make his threats sound homoerotic.

25. 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective': Rhinoceros scene

Fifty-fifty out of context, the line "Kinda hot in these rhinos" tickles my funny bone. It's something that Jim Carrey says equally sneaky Ace Ventura while he is spying on bad guys from inside a mechanical rhino. What's a sweaty detective to do once the rhinoceros go out door is jammed? Exit from a tiny hole below the rhino'due south tail as passersby scream, plainly.

24. 'Anchorman 2': News team fight

Most people slept on the "Anchorman" sequel, but there'south at least one scene from "Anchorman 2" that mustn't be ignored whatever longer: The ballsy battle between news teams. Filled with plenty of adult language, it contains cameos of everyone from a leather jacket-clad Kanye West as an MTV News anchor to Volition Smith as an ESPN reporter and Harrison Ford every bit … a werewolf? Amy Poehler as an amusement news host has one of the best lines in the ludicrous scene: "Who are you wearing today? Oh, look, it's your own blood!"

23. 'Zoolander': Derek confronts his male parent

I can barely talk about "Zoolander" without interrupting myself with a laugh/snort. Merely I shall try as I describe an early on scene: Male person model Derek (Ben Stiller) tries to connect with his father (John Voight) after working for 1 day at the family trade in a coal mine. This does not go well, what with Derek coughing and lament that he has "the black lung." It's not his fault that he has "this perfect bone structure!"

Boob tube scenes

For when y'all want a clip or episode of Television set to pull you lot out of a funk – and when you probably want it to be from "The Part."

22. 'The Office': 'Threat Level Midnight'

Steve Carrell'south functioning as weirdo dominate Michael Scott in "The Office" is a piece of work of comedy genius. Steve Carrell every bit Michael Scott playing Michael Scarn in a homemade activeness movie called "Threat Level Midnight"? That'due south next-level.

21. 'The Office': Cold open from 'Stress Relief: Part I'

"The Office" is full of ridiculous and inappropriate antics (i.e. the "Gay Witch Hunt" antics, not to mention everything that happens during "Dinner Political party"). Merely the cold open of "Stress Relief: Part I" ever makes me howl with laughter. Seeing all these characters panic in different ways is just what you lot could use as a distraction from your ain worries right now. Kevin breaking the vending machine to steal snacks and Angela trying to sneak her cat up the ceiling vent with Oscar sends me into a giggle fit every time. Yep, I don't heed cats. – David Oliver

20. 'The Office': 'Bears, beets, Battlestar Galactica'

Question: Which is the best prank Jim pulled on Dwight? It's the one when Jim acts so much like his frenemy that Dwight cries, "Identity theft is not a joke!" – McClellan

19. '30 Rock': Dr. Spaceman

Oh, where to even begin with "30 Rock"? Kenneth'due south "Male parent Pig" confession, Angie's "HAM!" catchphrase and Jenna'southward torrid relationship with Mickey Rourke are some of the most-quoted bits from Tina Fey's bright meta-sitcom. But Chris Parnell's clueless, deadpan Dr. Spaceman (pronounced Spah-CHEM-in) captures everything we miss about this weird little show, including his irreverent, out-there medical diagnoses that will forcefulness you to do a double-accept. (Case: "Your blood tastes like root beer, and some of your bones appear to have vanished.")– Patrick Ryan

eighteen. 'Parks and Recreation': Leslie complimenting Ann

One of my absolute favorite (of many) running gags on "Parks and Recreation" is Leslie Knope'southward (Amy Poehler) elaborate, ridiculous only too incredibly sweet compliments about her "beautiful, naive, sophisticated newborn infant" of a best friend, Ann Perkins (Rashida Jones). If you need to be reminded today that you are indeed "a beautiful, talented, vivid, powerful musk ox," lookout man this. –Ryan

17. 'Succession: Any Tom and Greg scene

Tom and Greg are easily the lighter comic relief in most scenes of "Succession," fifty-fifty when they're roofing up nefarious acts. After all, you can't make a Tomlette without breaking some Greggs. This is an bodily line from the show. (Warning: Clip contains expletives.)  – Oliver

'Friends': The I with Phoebe's Cook

Nestle Price House's cookie recipe - Friends (Video Prune) | Comedy Fundamental UK

Monica spends at least 2 days trying to figure out Phoebe'southward dead grandmother's famous cookie recipe, only to detect out it was stolen from the dorsum of Nestle Tollhouse's chocolate scrap bag. Phoebe claims her grandmother got the recipe from her grandmother … 'Nestlay Tollouse.' – Rasha Ali

16. 'Real Housewives of New York City': Dorina Medley saying 'clip'

In the words of former "RHONY" cast member Carole Radziwill, when Dorinda Medley is bad, she is so practiced. When Dorinda gets in an statement with Sonja Morgan, she reaches a fever pitch and just wants her fellow castmate to exist quiet. Enter "clip." Dorinda yells the discussion "prune!" at height volume during lunch in the Bronx with the other housewives in an attempt to get Sonja to cease talking. Paired with her facial expression, the obvious "clip" paw motion and a glass of wine, the scene goes down as ane of the funniest in "RHONY" history. – Reed

fifteen. 'Brooklyn Nine-9' common cold open of Flavour 5, Episode 17

In a serious contender for the show's best-ever cold open, Detective Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) conducts all the suspected perps in a criminal lineup in a performance of the Backstreet Boys' "I Want It That Way" – which is featherbrained and good in and of itself, just information technology's the punchline (which I volition not spoil here) that makes this an all-timer. – VanDenburgh

14. CNN News: Chris and Andrew Cuomo

The Cuomo brothers take managed a tricky balancing act: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is coherent and factual in laying out the stakes of the coronavirus crunch at footing zero in the USA at his daily televised pressers, and then jousts amiably with his "lilliputian blood brother" Chris Cuomo of CNN, the latter who manages to become laughs even while suffering from COVID-nineteen in his basement and shivering from chills so much he chipped a tooth. They're just what the nation needs: Reassuring competence mixed with an attainable sense of humor. Yous express joy in spite of your fears. You express joy in the face of your fears. And so you lot put on your mask.  – Maria Puente

Standup bits

For when you just want a comedian to perform, and there's a skillful hazard that comedian is John Mulaney.

13. John Mulaney: Salt and Pepper Diner

John Mulaney has plenty of $.25 to make you cry of laughter, just this i gets me every time. His retelling of his favorite meal ever doesn't actually include whatsoever food. Instead, he recounts setting the jukebox to play Tom Jones' "What's New Pussycat?" over and over and sitting dorsum with a friend while watching the diner patrons react to the madness. His impression of one of the diners in the restaurant is priceless, and the devilish glee in his phonation during the whole joke is perfect. – Reed

12. John Mulaney: 'Kid Gorgeous' Robots

OK, just one more than from Mulaney on this list: A bit from "Child Gorgeous" underscores the absurdity of accessing our own information on computers and is never not funny. Sounding like a troll nether a bridge, Mulaney describes a test meant to suss out whether yous're a robot: "Await at those curvy messages! Much curvier than most letters, wouldn't yous say?!... Is it an E or is information technology a 3? That'southward up to ye!"

11. Ali Wong: 'Baby Cobra' and/or 'Hard Knock Married woman'

If you're a parent and you haven't watched both of Wong's Netflix specials (which include plenty of adult content), you're missing out. Pregnant in each, Wong delivers – pun intended – ribald observations near pregnancy, marriage and childrearing that nosotros're non allowed to print hither. – McClellan

10. Ronny Chieng: 'Asian Comedian Destroys America'

I have watched Ronny Chieng's Netflix special "Asian Comedian Destroys America" at least five times, and it never gets onetime. The "Daily Bear witness" correspondent's os-dry delivery on almost missing his Australian wedding, our Amazon Prime number dependence and his immigrant perspective on America is dead-on, and a balm for my frazzled fretfulness. – Andrea Mandell

Other things on the Net

For when you don't know what you want.

9. Bodega cats

This 7-2d video of a human being with a very macho-sounding New York accent petting a cat in a bodega and assessing it like he would a car later test-driving information technology is the purest affair I've ever seen on the internet.  – VanDenburgh

8. Brad Goreski: Bradbucks

Celebrity stylist and TV personality Brad Goreski is posting a daily "Bradbucks'' video segment, where he serves his finicky married man, TV writer Gary Janetti, his favorite Starbucks beverage (iced grande cafe mocha with almond milk, two pumps, no whip) as if he were a barista. Start the serial from the beginning for maximum laughs. – Dawn Gilbertson

7. 'This night Show': Kristen Wiig interview as Khaleesi from 'Game of Thrones'

Betwixt "Bridesmaids," "SNL" and any i of her droll awards bear witness appearances Kristen Wiig could hands occupy every spot on this list. Merely this 2015 "Tonight Show" advent is an all-timer, every bit Wiig – who claims to have never watched "Game of the Thrones" – fumbles her way through a mock interview as fan-favorite Daenerys Targaryen, aka Khaleesi. (For instance, she says the Female parent of Dragons' favorite hobbies include playing the mandolin, casting spells and telling stand-up jokes nearly rocks.) Equally someone who gave up on the HBO fantasy striking long before information technology ended last summertime, information technology'due south the perfect encapsulation of how some feel trying to talk about "Thrones" with their friends.  –Ryan

half dozen. Jimmy Kimmel Live: Tiffany Haddish's Groupon story

Nosotros'd love to include scenes of Tiffany Haddish in "Girls Trip" on this listing considering her standout party daughter character is pee-your-pants funny, but none of her best moments are suitable for a family-friendly publication. Instead, we'll steer you lot in the direction of a talk show conversation the comedian had with Jimmy Kimmel all well-nigh the time she took Volition and Jada Pinkett Smith (her "Girls Trip" co-star) on a memorable Groupon swamp tour. The story is practiced, only her telling of information technology is a hoot.

5. 'Vicious Mannies'

OK full disclosure, my friend made this web-series nigh gay mannies living in Los Angeles while working on their actor/novelist/amanuensis dreams. But I can't finish laughing at Rex Lee (Lloyd from HBO's "Entourage") debating the new hot manny'due south motives during the 3-minute "Wide City"-style episodes. (Includes some NSFW language.) – Mandell

4. Matt Bellassai : 'Whine About It'

A niggling more than four years ago, Buzzfeed's Matt Bellassai used to go boozer at his desk weekly and complain about things. Information technology was a very giddy entertaining vent session, and withal is. I recommend revisiting his video well-nigh "The Worst Types of Roommates" in these close-quartered times. Alright, everybody!

iii. Will Smith'due south bristles

Take you noticed that the Fresh Prince has grown a fresh beard? Yep, he sees your comments most his newly-sprouted facial hair, and he'south ready to brand fun of his new expect. How? With a parody video on Instagram that gives his various movie characters beards. (For more comedic beard content, Stephen Colbert has yous covered.)

2. Olaf returns

Disney is posting new animations of fan-favorite "Frozen" star Olaf, complete with Josh Gad'southward voice (from home). If the new shorts don't make you gleeful, Olaf searching for "Samantha" from "Frozen 2" should.

1. Carly crashes on 'Ninja Warrior' course

Carly Mallenbaum falling down (immediately!) on the "American Ninja Warrior" class is good for a express mirth. – Gary Levin(Editor's note: Yes, that's the same Carly Mallenbaum whose byline is on this slice. And yeah, Gary is one of her editors.)

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