Funny

A noteworthy performance from an actor can lift even the most lackluster of films into the realm of the prestige picture. While special effects and writing are key parts of what makes cinema work, talented stars can draw the audience in, allowing them to identify with whoever happens to appear on the screen - whether the film is a biopic, comedy, drama, thriller, or horror.&nbsp;On the flip side, however, even a wonderfully written film can suffer - sometimes to a surprisingly large degree - from a lackluster or disastrous performance. This phenomenon is a potent reminder of&nbsp;the delicate balance every filmmaker, even giants like Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino, must make as they bring their visions to life.

Great Movies Almost Derailed By One Performance

Film

Performances That Almost Ruined Good Movies

Thomas West

Memes

From the normal stuff that every parent deals with to the truly bizarre stuff we never could have imagined, here are some of the dumbest things kids were caught doing this month that made us laugh. Enjoy!

45 Kids Who Were Caught Doing Something Hilariously Chaotic This Month

General

Alyssa Mariano

LOLing at the most hilarious moments in sitcom history.

Unforgettably Funny Scenes

There are a handful of underrated shows that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-current-tv-shows/evan-lambert">no one is watching</a>. Whether it's an overlooked series like Miracle Workers or an old favorite like Psych that deserves a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-tv-shows-to-rewatch/ranker-tv">rewatch</a>, these funny moments are sure to inspire viewers to broaden their horizons. From the unexpected resurgence of Suits to the comedic genius on Only Murders in the Building, there's no shortage of laughs in shows that fly below the radar.&nbsp;These series may not be buzzworthy, but they are worth watching. Let's take a deep dive into the most hilarious moments from <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-current-tv-shows/evan-lambert?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">underrated TV shows</a>. Perhaps it's time to broaden your horizons. Who knows? You might just find a new favorite to add to the watch list. Be sure to vote up your favorite hysterical moments as you read along.&nbsp;

Hilarious Moments From Seriously Underrated TV Shows

TV Program

Hilarious Moments From Underrated TV Shows 

Leigh Hewett

Ancient Rome

The internet has been going off lately in saying “men think of the Roman Empire far more than women.” People are sharing their personal “Roman Empires” as well as reactionary tweets, and we cannot get enough.&nbsp;

Men Can't Stop Thinking About The Roman Empire And It's Way Funnier Than We Expected

Julia Linger

Weird History

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dad-jokes/loganrapp">Ahh, the dad joke</a> - the form of humor that's pitched to elicit the laughter of a 6-year-old, but that even grown-ups might be amused by (though they'd be loath to admit it). To have a good dad joke you need a certain naïveté and a reliance on silly puns or other kinds of wordplay. The eyeroll and the groan are the ultimate markers of success.Dad jokes abound for every topic and occasion. History isn't safe from them either, and the selection of jests below is proof. Vote up your favorites!

Historical Dad Jokes We Admit Made Us Chuckle

Gordon Cameron

Lists about maps, globes, geography, and the other ways we think about wherever the f you are.

Geographical Findings

Enjoy some of our favorite map fails from the cartographically clueless. Vote up the most hilarious map fails below.All posts sourced from or cross-posted onto r/<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/">funny</a>.

18 Chaotic Map Fails That Made Us Feel More Lost Than Ever

Revisiting the comedy scenes so funny, they'll make your guts burst.

Very Funny Movie Moments

Entertainment

There are many kinds of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/100-all-time-greatest-comedy-films">humor in movies</a>. Sometimes it's the rapid-fire back-and-forth dialogue between characters that makes us laugh. (Think classic screwball comedies.) Other times, it's shamelessly juvenile humor (think <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dumb-and-dumber-behind-the-scenes/gordon-cameron">Dumb and Dumber</a>) or expertly timed physical gags (think Buster Keaton).Occasionally, however, the humor can come from a single actor talking all by him- or herself. A well-written comedy monologue can build and roll until the audience is laughing hysterically. It also provides the opportunity for a performer to really let go - to have the kind of scenery-chewing fun that's often considered too “over-the-top.”Here's a selection of classic comedy monologues. Vote up your favorites!

Hilarious Movie Monologues That We Love To Re-Watch

Hilarious, often wholesome moments with actors and other celebs in the hot seat.

Hilarious Celeb Interviews

2023

While these actors have <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funny-celebrity-stories-2022/elle-tharp">made us laugh</a> over the years with their funny movies and TV shows, they've also given us comedic gold with their <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/interview-moments-this-week-v9/dom-mitrano">interview moments</a> and behind-the-scenes stories. And 2023 has been no exception, from laugh-out-loud press junkets for new movies like Barbie, or older stories we're just hearing about from nostalgic classics.Read on for some of our favorite funny stories we've heard this year (so far).

The Funniest Stories We've Heard About Actors So Far In 2023

Actor

Elle Tharp

Total Nerd

Audiences expect many different things from a horror movie. They expect be scared, obviously, but also probably to be a little grossed out, or to be so startled they jump out of their seat. One experience that's less guaranteed at a horror flick is to be laughing just as hard, if not harder than at a comedy movie. Yet, horror has proven itself <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funniest-horror-movies-2010s/mike-mcgranaghan">a pretty natural pairing with comedy</a>.Both scares and jokes rely on subverting expectations, so it makes sense that writers adept at one would also be good at the other. These horror-comedies use the skills shared by both genres to create experiences that are both hilarious and scary at the same time, and can be the perfect choice for viewers who find some entries in the horror genre to be too off-putting or scary.

Horror Movies With A Sense Of Humor To Make The Scares Go Down Easier

Funny Horror Movies Even Non-Horror Fans Can Enjoy

Sean Migalla

Since the dawn of civilization, a lot of important things have happened. Here are lists of about the many winding routes we took to get where we are today.

Historical Contexts

Whoa Facts

Despite history's reputation for being a dry subject based on memorizing important dates and facts, history lovers know the stories behind past events are far more enriching, complex, and sometimes entertaining than initially recognized. Even seemingly mundane bits of surface information are connected to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/inspiring-stories-from-historic-tragedies/jason-f-collins">inspiring</a>, quirky, and sometimes outright <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/bizarre-from-history/will-morgan-1">bizarre stories</a> that provide a kaleidoscope of historical context.And although Weird History readers are accustomed to these fascinating narratives, every now and then, we come across a historical story that leaves us shaking our heads in disbelief.

Historical Stories That Left Us Shaking Our Heads

Lauren Glen

We are the meme-makers. And we are the memers of memes.

Memes and Macros

For years, songs have come in and out of our lives in various ways. One old tune can be rejuvenated with its inclusion in a box office smash or a hit TV show. Others can return to the scene thanks to a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cover-songs-better-than-the-originals/anncasano">popular cover</a>. Through the power of the internet, however, some songs have been <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/trending-tiktok-songs-2022/jared-baly">considered cool again</a>. Whether it's a new dance craze or a meme shared by millions, some tunes worked their way back into the system with newfound energy. Vote for the songs that managed to get a second life through some of the wildest trends seen online.

Songs That Earned A Second Life Through Viral Trends

Song

Songs that got a second chance at popularity through viral trends on TikTok and other platforms.

Terrance W. Pryor

Be a draft king and own your waiver wire with lists, articles, and opinions about the greatest fantasy sport on earth.

Fantasy Football

Pop Culture

As you may have seen online and on the TV, it's football season. Not only is it football season, but it's time for fantasy football, and people are nothing short of excited to get their drafts in.&nbsp;

25 Hilarious Fantasy Football Memes That Made Us Amped For Football Season

Neil Gaiman

Writer of Sandman. Creator of Coraline. Mastermind behind Good Omens, Stardust, and American Gods. And a sorcerer of snark.&nbsp;During these trying times, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/neil-gaiman-twitter/erin-maxwell">Neil Gaiman</a> has taken to Tumblr to commune with fans in the most brutal and funniest way possible. And we thank him. Here are a few examples of why one should never approach a literary genius who has free time, a sense of humor, and buys ink buys the barrel.&nbsp;

Neil Gaiman Is A Surprisingly Active Presence On Tumblr And His Posts Are Incredibly Sassy

Damon Davis

Unforgettable scenes in all our favorite Star Wars properties.

Great Moments in the Galaxy

In the Star Wars universe, droids serve many roles - as helping hands on deck, technical experts, translators… and slingers of savage comments. Star Wars has a long tradition of letting its droids to the heavy lifting when it comes to humor. Here are just a few examples of the times the droids became the main character. Vote up the times space-age sidekicks stunned with their sarcasm.&nbsp;

Snarky Droid Moments From The 'Star Wars' Franchise That Computed With Us

Corner! Our big collection of lists highlighting the funniest posts across Reddit and other platforms that you truly will only understand if you work in a restaurant.

Kitchen Confidential

Employment

Required to be on your feet all day and deal with entitled customers? There's no doubt that working in a restaurant is one of the toughest jobs there is. Here are some of our favorite posts from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/KitchenConfidential/">r/kitchenconfidential</a> that capture the pain of working in food service.

27 Extra Spicy Posts From People Who Work In Restaurants That Had Us Asking For Seconds

Mark Rennie

The 2000s gave us <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-2000s-sitcoms/ranker-tv">fantastic sitcoms</a> like How I Met Your Mother and The Big Bang Theory. Many A-list celebrities make <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/surprising-sitcom-cameos/griffin-peters">cameos</a> in popular shows from That 70s Show to Parks and Recreation.&nbsp;Who could forget when Brad Pitt guest starred on Friends or the time Ricky Gervais popped up on The Office? Let's turn back the clock to remember the best cameos on beloved classics like Frasier and Scrubs. Don't forget the popular stars who appeared in series like Community or Modern Family. From celebrities who are fans of the show to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-cameos-by-romantic-partners/sergio-pereira">romantic partners</a> making appearances, these are the greatest cameos on 2000s sitcoms. Be sure to vote up your favorites!

Great Cameo Moments From 2000s Sitcoms

Cameo Moments From 2000s Sitcoms

Funny lists on Ranker

Lists about the greatest years of your life—whether you remember them or not.

College Life

These lists feature the classic memes that stand the test of time. You'll find the most iconic memes of all time that will both take you doen memory lane, and give you a laugh. 

Classic Memes You Need to See

College

The very best of the College Freshman Meme introduces us to random student guy, a dude who is ready to take on the world before he's even passed a single class. Yes, the College Freshman Meme is enjoying the challenges that nearly every freshman college student faces at one time or another: keeping grades up while partying his ass off, bragging to friends about his partying and then, figuring out how to pay for all the partying. He loves Bob Marley, man, (but he only knows &quot;One Love&quot;), has just discovered The Beatles and believes, after mastering just a few guitar chords, that he's a budding musician. He'll play &quot;Rock You Like a Hurricane&quot; for anyone who cares to hear (and some who don't) as he leaves his dorm room wide open and sits on his little cot/bed strumming away, missing class (again) while he follows his dream to become the next rock star!The College Freshman Meme is popular – with good reason. This Meme is SO stereotypical, we all know him. Or we've known him back in the day, though we don't often admit it. This guy will change majors more times than most change socks, and his poor (or soon to be poor) parental unit will gladly finance his six or seven years of higher learning (plus at least five years of fraternity dues, depending on when they finally decide to kick him out of the frat house). He's also have a hit on Reddit – and he thinks that's way cool. Dude.Without further adieu, we present to you the very, very best of the College Freshman Meme! And if you're looking for some other great memes, check out these lists for the very best of the Lonely Computer Guy Meme (probably College Freshman Meme's father), the very best of the Oblivious <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-very-best-of-the-oblivious-suburban-mom-meme/lauriem?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Suburban Mom Meme</a> (probably his mama) and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-very-best-of-the-good-guy-greg-meme/greg"> the very best of the Good Guy Greg Meme (his mentor).</a>

The Very Best of the College Freshman Meme

Kel Varnsen

From popping the question to saying "I do!" and all the fun, funny stuff that happens in between.

Everything Wedding

Despite months of careful planning and thousands of dollars poured into every beautiful, unforgettable detail, here are some weddings that were ruined anyway.

Fairy Tale Wedding Fails

Epic wedding FAILs are here to both assure you that your own wedding day wasn&#39;t that bad and to warn you about the perils that can be associated with a couple&#39;s big day. It&#39;s been said that anything that can go wrong will, but for these couples, a funny wedding fail turned out to be not just &quot;something&nbsp;that went wrong&quot; but &quot;something that went horibly&nbsp;wrong.&quot; Whether it&#39;s the bride whose wedding dress falls off, the groom who drops the bridesmaid, or the wedding guest who vomits during her speech &mdash; you can just be glad that you aren&#39;t any of these people. &nbsp;

The best/worst part? Most of these wedding FAILs were caught on video so they will be forever remembered. Wedding dress fails and bride fails are the stuff of legend, and now you can watch the proof that these wild things actually did happen. With wedding season just around the corner, here are the greatest <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/videos-of-people-speaking-in-tongues/ella-talkin?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">videos of people</a> completely ruining weddings&nbsp;the internet has to offer.

The 20 Most Epic Wedding FAILs of All Time

Epic Wedding FAILs | List of Wedding Disasters Caught on Tape

Brian Gilmore

Funny things made by creative people who had silly ideas and seized their diems.

Clever Clever Things

Ha Ha Very Punny

Puns

Jokes are awesome. Food is awesome. Jokes + Food= SUPER awesome. It doesn't make any sense, but food that comes from restaurants with funny names always tastes better. Slice of pepperoni pizza from Domino's? Mediocre. Slice of pepperoni pizza from Slice of Life? Awesome (+1 if you get the Dexter reference). Pulled pork sandwich from KFC? Gross. Pulled pork sandwich from Forrest Rump? Awesome. Point is: restaurants with pun names are the best.This <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-restaurant-chains-in-america?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of restaurants</a> with pun names is a collection of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funny-mexican-restaurant-signs/nathandavidson?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">funny restaurant signs</a> and names from around the world. Are there brunch puns? You better bellini it. Burger puns? Lettuce tell you about it. Puns about Vietnamese cuisine? You pho it. Ok, enough. There are a plethora of clever restaurant names for you to peruse, so get to it.If you're into food and funny, don't forget to check out <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/13-funniest-sexy-foreign-food-commercials/michael-gibson">funny foreign food commercials</a> and the greatest food abominations of all time. If that's not enough cool food for you, have a donut and carry on.

The 15 Greatest Pun-tastic Restaurant Names

Danielle Dauenhauer

Jokes, Jokes, Jokes

Jokes

&quot;Your mom&quot; jokes are one of the most outdated, childish, and hilarious ways to come back at someone or to burn someone for absolutely no reason at all. Funny &quot;your momma&quot; jokes are actually quite difficult to come by. They&#39;re all pretty standard. Calling your mom fat, stupid, old or ugly are really all that people can do. And most of the time, these people have never even met our mothers.

When you tell a &quot;yo mama&quot; joke, funny or not, you&#39;re really just looking to insult someone in a somewhat inventive way that causes them to feel offense because something they care about is being insulted. Instead of &quot;your mom,&quot;&nbsp;for example, if someone really likes their car or their iPhone, you could always do that to the same effect. For some reason &quot;your girlfriend&quot; jokes are somewhat off-limits. You never see anyone making constant girlfriend jokes instead of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mom-jokes/jack-napier" target="_blank">funny mom jokes</a> - at least not without someone getting punched by the end of it.

What are the best &quot;your mom&quot; jokes? Here, all in one place, are the funniest &quot;your mom&quot; jokes the internet has had to offer in recent history. Videos not included, but all of these good &quot;your mom&quot; picture jokes are not only somewhat better than the average mom joke, but they&#39;re actually quite amazing. If you want more entertainment check out these <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/knock-knock-jokes/jack-napier" target="_blank">knock knock jokes</a>.