Introduction: Here are some funny conversation starters that can help break the ice with someone new or just inject some humor into any conversation.
1. If you could be an animal, what animal would you be and why?
This is a great way to get to know someone’s personality and interests, as the answer can reveal a lot about their values and outlook on life.
2. What’s the worst movie you ever saw, and why?
From classics that didn’t live up to the hype to complete flops, everyone has seen a movie they didn’t enjoy. This conversation starter is sure to get some laughs as you laugh at each other’s least favorite films.
3. If you could ban one food forever, what would it be?
This one can really get people talking, as everyone has an opinion on food. The responses to this question can also be quite creative and entertaining.
4. What would be your theme song if you were to enter a room?
This question is sure to bring out people’s quirky side. It can also be a lot of fun brainstorming and imagining the perfect theme song for each person.
5. If you could add one thing to the dictionary, what would it be?
This opener has lots of potential for funny and creative ideas, both from the person you’re speaking with and from your own concept of what should or shouldn’t be in the dictionary.
6. If you could have dinner with any three people (fictional or real), who would it be?
This one gives you the option of bringing up some comical dinner guests, while it also gives you the chance to get more serious and reflect on who you would have dinner with if you could.
7. What’s the best prank you ever pulled off?
This one can create some fun memories, as it’s sure to spark some fun stories of pranks you or those around you have done.
8. What would the title of your autobiography be?
This conversation starter can be interpreted in a multitude of ways, from being funny and creative to serious and reflective.
9. What would be the strangest thing you could do with a carrot?
This one can be especially funny depending on the answers, as it encourages people to be creative and come up with amusing scenarios for a carrot.
10. If you could choose any superpower, what would it be?
This is an amazing way to make conversations lighthearted and to explore interesting superpower ideas, both from yours and your conversation partner’s perspective
11. If the world was ending tomorrow, what would you do today?
This question can start a conversation that’s both funny and thought-provoking. Everyone has their own unique approach to fear, and this conversation starter can help explore that in a lighthearted way.
12. If you could be any type of sandwich, what type would you be?
This one is sure to bring out a person’s creative side and sense of humor, as it encourages people to assess their personalities and think of themselves in sandwich form.
13. What’s the most ridiculous thing you’ve ever seen on the internet?
This question can bring up some comical answers, as it encourages you and the person you’re talking with to share any funny internet videos or stories they have encountered.
14. What is the most outrageous thing you’ve ever eaten?
This conversation starter is sure to get some wild stories, as it prompts people to think of the craziest cuisines they’ve tried throughout the years.
15. If you had to create a superhero team, who would each character be?
This conversation starter can help bring out someone’s imagination and sense of humor, as well as help you build a superhero team using existing characters or create your own team of characters.
16. If you were a cereal, what type would you be and why?
This question has been around for ages and is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face. It can also help you learn more about someone’s personality and the things that attract them.
17. If you could pick one superpower to have for 24 hours, what would it be and why?
This is an interesting question that can help you learn more about someone’s interests and outlook on life. It can also create some comical responses depending on the superpower chosen.
18. If you were in charge of creating a new type of ice cream, what would it be?
This conversation starter encourages people to explore their creativity and think of unique flavors they might like to try. This can also help you learn more about someone’s flavors and preferences.
19. If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
This question is similar to the one above, but it has just as much potential to get