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Making each other laugh is one of the best parts of friendship. If you don't see each other often, or if you'd like to share a funny story, texting is a quick and effective way to get them to burst out laughing. Today, Mytour will share a few ideas to help you make your friends laugh out loud.
Steps
Tell some funny, cringe-worthy stories.
Sometimes, a dull story can end up being hilarious. Think of the funniest story you know and send it to your friend. Wait for their reaction, then hit them with a punchline. They might groan in agony, but they’ll laugh soon after. Here are a few suggestions:
- "Do you think life is round or square for a cat? I asked (by scratching its ear), and the answer was square."
- "What’s the thing a giraffe fears most? When it feels nauseous."
- "Which calendar is the longest? History, of course!"
Send pictures of silly animals.
There are countless funny cat pictures online. You can search for images of cats, dogs, or any animal your friend loves. If you have a pet, send a picture of your dog making a funny face or a cat mid-air.
- Send a picture of a sleeping kitten with the caption: "This is me when I finally finish my homework tonight."
- To keep the laughter going, you can send more pictures after they reply.
Exaggerated compliments.
Your friend will be giggling and happy all day. Everyone loves a good compliment, and a stream of exaggerated (but sincere) praise from you will surely make them smile. This works best with people you know well.
- Right after leaving their house, text: "Oh my god, I already miss Ngoc. Ngoc is the best friend in the world!"
- If your friend skips school one day, you could text: "How can I survive today without you - my beautiful, brilliant, kind, and perfect best friend?!?"
Text using only emojis.
Think of some quirky emoji combinations that could form a mysterious, playful code. Pick a few funny emojis like ghosts or animals (puppies, guinea pigs, etc.) and send a long string of them to your friend. They might ask you about it because they don’t get it, or they could respond with their own set of emojis. You could also use emojis to reference something you both discussed recently. Once they crack the code, they’ll definitely smile.
- For example, you could send just the turtle emoji over and over until your friend loses their patience.
- If you both laughed at the boring butterfly life-cycle video in class, try sending the caterpillar emoji followed by the butterfly and cloud emojis.
Introduce your favorite TV show.
Pick a TV show that you both love. Send a screenshot of one of the funniest moments from the show or a GIF of their favorite character. If you both watch it religiously, try sending a memorable quote and wait for their response.
- If you can’t think of a show, try remembering what your friend has been watching lately. Alternatively, choose a show you’ve both followed for years.
Send a meme tailored to their taste.
Show your humor by sending a meme. Visit sites like GIPHY or Reddit to find the perfect meme. You could also check out other social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr. Choose a meme that fits your friend's sense of humor and interests to get them laughing.
- If your friend is really into astrology, send them a meme on the topic with the caption: "When I saw this, I thought of you."
- If they are a pop culture expert, send them a meme related to a musician, actor, or celebrity they love.
- If you’re good with Photoshop, you could even create a personalized meme.
Share the skits of your favorite comedians.
Send a comedy skit from a particular comedian to your friend. Look for comedians you both enjoy on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. Choose any style of performance, from absurd and exaggerated to dry and sarcastic, as long as it's something your friend will love.
- Try sending a stand-up comedy clip with a note: "I just watched this and thought of you."
- Share a related image of that comedian on Instagram with the caption: "Just like us."
- Send a link to a funny post from your shared favorite comedian, accompanied by the line: "I couldn't stop laughing while reading this."
Reminisce about an inside joke that only the two of you understand.
Bring up a funny incident that happened between the two of you at work. Funny stories that only the two of you get are a great way to make each other laugh. You’ve laughed about this before, so bringing it up again will still work. Depending on how long you’ve known each other, you can mention something that just happened recently or the first funny moment you shared as friends.
- Maybe you spilled a huge pot of oil at work last week and the two of you had to clean it up. You can text something like: "I can’t stop thinking about that oil spill disaster..."
- If you've been friends for a long time, you could send a music video you both watched and laughed at when you were younger. Add a caption: "Do you think we’d dance better to these moves now that we’re older?"
Tell a funny story.
Think about something amusing that happened this week. If nothing particularly special occurred recently, you can still recall a funny anecdote that both of you will never forget. Share it with your friends along with a message like: "I just remembered this..." or "Do you remember the time when..." They will appreciate the spontaneous thought about the joyful moments in your life.
- For example, if your dog accidentally poked a beehive and got stung, you might text your best friend: "Oh my gosh, guess what Vàng did this morning..."
Playfully tease your friends through text messages.
You need to ensure that the prank brings joy to both sides. Don’t turn it into a cruel joke where your friend feels tricked or worried, like sending a text from a strange number or making them think you’re in trouble or danger. Keep it lighthearted and silly. If you’re looking for ideas, here are a few suggestions:
- Send your friend the first line of a song you know. When they reply, keep sending more lyrics until they realize what you’re doing.
- The next time you're studying together, send them a funny picture and wait to see their reaction.
