When you think about bucket list items, the first thought tends to be something crazy like a sky dive or bungee jump. Then you have the travel items, whether that’s exotic beaches like the Maldives, Safari expeditions in Africa or heading to unusual locations around the world.
For us, a bucket list item could be anything, and they don’t have to be expensive. Yes, we love to travel and try out crazy experiences, but we also enjoy simpler items such as trying different foods and learning new hobbies.
If you’re thinking about attempting a new hobby then check out our Hobbies Bucket List, or if money is a little tight then how about our Low Cost Bucket List Ideas.
This list is a little different, because we wanted to bring you some ideas to add fun to your life. For those of you who enjoy pranking your friends or love to add a little crazy to your day, then we have the perfect thing for you. Our Funny Things to do on a Bucket List not only brings joy to your day, but you’ll probably find it will increase your confidence; as all good bucket lists do!
The best part about this kind of list is that you’re having fun, creating memories and great stories which you can retell in the future.
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Hilarious Bucket List Things to Do
1. Have a Say Yes Day
For those of you who are fans of the Netflix show Grace and Frankie, you will be aware of what a say yes day is. But if you have no idea then you can probably guess, it’s pretty much a day where you cannot say no to anything. Now this can really push your boundaries if you have a partner or friend who knows you well. Of course, there will be certain things you won’t do and you can pre-agree on them, but the rest could be things like wearing certain clothes, eating somewhere crazy or singing in public. Why not see where the day and night takes you when you don’t limit yourself and simply say ‘yes’.
2. Get Hilarious Temporary Tattoos with your Bestie (Or Permanent if you Really Want to go Crazy)
Pretty much everyone we know has a tattoo and they tend to be beautiful pieces of artwork and self-expression. But what if we threw all of that away and went an alternative route? There are two options to this item, and one is more permanent than the other. You could do this with a friend, your other half or by yourself (which will add in the shock factor when you show people). Why not get a temporary crazy tattoo, the wackier the better to show off to everyone. Or if you want to go all out then opt for permanent, as a lasting reminder of your crazy days. We had a temporary tattoo of Pepé Le Pew (if you’re not sure who that is then Google it). We’re not sure we’d opt for the permanent option, but if you and a friend fancy making a memorable moment which will make you laugh, then why not go for it. You’ll find a great list of temporary tattoos on Amazon.
Related Guide – Tattoo Bucket List – The Most Popular Styles
3. Be a Wedding Crasher and Give a Toast
If you saw the 2005 movie Wedding Crashers, then like us you probably thought it was an awesome idea. Endless partying and making new friends, as you share in a stranger’s special day. In reality the thought of it makes us anxious, but isn’t that what bucket lists are all about, conquering our fears. If you plan on giving a toast, then try and make it as generic as possible. Imagine adding some fun and laughter to a wonderful couple’s wedding day. Known forever by your friends as the person who crashed a wedding and got away with it.
4. Take Hilarious Photos with your Friend/s
This is one we’re definitely going to try, because it’ll create lasting memories which you can share over and over again. You can do this a number of ways as well, but some ideas could be recreating old pictures from when you were kids, or old-style family portraits (the cheesier the better). Once you’ve done it and made those hilarious memories, then why not take it a step further and create a photo calendar using all the pictures you made together. It’s the gift that keeps on giving as your friends flip the calendar over at the start of a new month.
5. Create a Random Piece of Art and Put it up for Sale at a Crazy Price
We’ve all heard the stories of the most random pieces of art selling for crazy prices. Think back to the banana duct taped to a wall which sold for $120,000, the invisible sculpture by Salvatore Garau for $18,000 and Piero Manzoni’s ‘Artist’s Shit,’ which saw 90 cans of faecal matter being sold for around $200,000. Why not create something a little wacky yourself and try to sell it for a high price. You probably wouldn’t get hundreds of thousands, but even if you put it up for a few hundred; it’s worth it for the laugh if you actually sell it.
6. Buy your Friends Ugly Birthday Presents for a Year
We try so hard to find the best gifts for those we care about, but what if you went the other way and purposely chose something hideous. We have a friend who does this and every year they up their game and create hilarious moments, including when they bought this Ugly Toad Figurine which has pride of place in our home. The first time you buy something awful for your friend, look at how they try to hide the shock as they unwrap it. The best part is that it doesn’t have to cost a fortune, you could even look around charity shops to see if they have anything.
7. Go to a Nightclub and Say to the Bouncer ‘Do you Know Who I am?’
You’ve seen it in the movies or on TV, but how about trying it yourself and feeling like a celeb for the night. Ok so we know it might not work and the bouncer will look at you as if you’re mental. But you may just strike it lucky and enjoy the VIP treatment. Make sure your friends are there to back up the story and get ready to take pictures. The best part is, you can glam up and get into that superstar persona.
8. Speak in the Third Person All Day
We love cheap and easy bucket list ideas, especially if they’re funny for you and baffling for everyone around you. So why not spend the day speaking in the third person, where you can try to hide your sniggers as your friends are questioning your sanity. For those of you unsure as to what speaking in the third person means, it tends to be where you refer to yourself by your own name or use pronouns such as he, she or they, instead of I.
9. Have a Water Balloon Fight with Friends
Water balloons are for kids right? Not in the bucket list world, because fun is for everyone. This one is ideal for those long summer days when you and your friends are relaxing in the sunshine. The immense fun you’ll add by grabbing some water balloons and soaking everyone, especially if you haven’t prewarned them what’s about to happen.
10. Draw on Someone Whilst They Sleep
Now we’ll preface this by suggesting that you only do it to someone who you know would take it as a joke. It might be a close friend, your partner or even a parent, but the best way to plan this is to be prepared. Maybe they’ve had a few alcoholic drinks and have passed out on the couch. Grab that marker and get creative, a bit like Ross and Rachel from Friends during their drunken escapades in Vegas. The most important part is to take lots of pictures and to hide away when the victim wakes up.
11. Go Streaking
This is a big one for the bucket list but it’s not for the faint hearted, in fact we’re not sure we’d ever have the courage. How you do this will take planning, because you don’t want to get into trouble. We have been told that it’s an adrenaline rush and can feel empowering, so why not throw caution to the wind and show everyone your best assets.
12. Switch Personal Family Photographs with Celebrities
We love this idea and it’s a great prank to play on your parents or grandparents, especially if they’re renowned for not noticing things change around the house. This will probably be a slow one, because you don’t want to tip the victim off quickly. Choose pictures around the house and replace family portraits with pictures of a chosen celebrity or famous person. We’ve seen hilarious results with people replacing family member with Steve Buscemi, Kim Jong Un and Danny DeVito. See how long it takes the owners of the pictures to realise what’s happening and slowly change more and more photos. The best part is when they discover your duplicitous act and the resulting laughter.
13. Place a Celebrity Cardboard Cut Out Around the House to Scare Friends or Family
This is a great one for the family and you can do it over and over again. We did this with a cardboard cut out of Ryan Reynolds and left it in the kitchen. Once the family member walked into the kitchen they jumped out of shock and we thankfully got it on video. The weirder the celebrity, the better the result, so get inventive and head over to places such as Amazon who have a huge range of cut outs.
14. Rearrange a Friend or Family Members Kitchen Draws
This is another one which will take some time and planning, but also we’d only consider doing it to someone who has a sense of humour. You can either do it when someone is out for the day, or away on a trip. Simply transfer the persons kitchen draws around, so when they get back, they’re not only confused but they cannot find anything. You may have to help them correct it all, but its worth it if you get the moment on video and can replay it over and over again.
15. Start a Food Fight
This is on our bucket list and we can’t wait to tick it off, which hopefully will be soon. Whether you do this with family, friends or both, will depend on who you think will enjoy being part of the messy madness. Remember to make sure there is plenty of sloppy food, because the messier the better. Just hope you don’t have to take part in the clean up afterwards.
16. Shout ‘the Floor is Lava’ and See Who Plays Along
This is a great one for family especially if you have kids, but we’d be interested to see if anyone would play along if you did it in public. It is a classic game where if someone shouts, ‘the floor is lava’, then you must do everything you can to avoid touching the floor. To get around rooms you have to jump from one piece of furniture to another or use cushions and other items as stepping stones. The fun that ensues will create memories which last a lifetime.
17. Switch Your Partner or Friends Phone to a Language they Don’t Know
Sometimes the funniest ideas are the easiest, so why not change the language of a loved one’s phone and see how confused they are as they try to send a message. The more unusual the language the better, just make sure you know how to change it back or the laughter may not last for long.
18. Take Random Pictures on Your Friends Phone
This is another one we have done, and it led to hilarious results, with our friends keeping the pictures as treasured memories. If your friend leaves their phone and maybe heads to the toilet, then take the opportunity to get some comical pictures and see how long it takes to find them.
19. Randomly Treat a Stranger Like a Long-Lost Friend
You’ll need a bit of courage for this one, but remember that most people, even if they don’t know you will generally respond in a nice way. The best part is that for those strangers who play along, see how far you get. Then enjoy the fun when you tell them it’s a prank and you’ve never met, who knows you may make a new friend.
20. Convince Someone You Invented an Everyday Object
This is a funny one to see how far you get, but obviously make it realistic, because no one believes a twenty-year-old invented the calculator. Have a couple of ideas beforehand and see how funny it is when people actually believe you.
21. Participate in a Themed Race
If you fancy combining something healthy with a new item on your bucket list, then what about a themed race. There are plenty of them all over the world such as Colour Runs, Zombie Races and even Electric Races where you dress in UV clothing. The adrenaline of completing the race will be enhanced by the hilarious atmosphere of everyone dressed up.
22. Make or Buy a Funny Shaped Cake or Soap for Friends or Family
Normally when we create something special for our loved ones such as a cake, it tends to be themed to something they love. How about being a little naughty and getting them something different instead. You could opt for a poop shaped cake, which we’re sure they won’t be expecting. It doesn’t have to be a cake, because if you’re creative then what about making your own naughty soaps which could also be poop shaped.
23. Eat Vanilla Pudding Out of a Mayonnaise Jar
Imagine peoples faces when they watch you eat, what looks like an entire jar of mayonnaise. Now we love mayo, but we’re not sure we could eat that much of it. This is where the prank comes in, because instead of mayo, simply fill the empty jar with Vanilla pudding. Your family and friends will think you’re crazy and imagine their faces once they realise.
24. Dress Mismatched
When it comes to getting dressed in the morning, there’s a certain etiquette where we make sure that our clothes match. But what if for a laugh, we went against the fashion guidelines and decided what we wanted to wear. Choose whatever colours you want, any patterns even if they clash and if you’re really going for it then mix up those socks and shoes too. Your friends or work mates may laugh, but strut around in style and show them what a fashionista you are.
25. Apply to be on a Reality TV or Quiz Show
Imagine your friend and family’s faces, when you tell them that you’ve applied to be on a quiz or reality show and you were successful. The shock that firstly you applied and then the joy that you may have your five minutes of fame. Once you’ve made your TV debut, you could even host a party for everyone to watch. The fun and laughter of you stepping in the limelight will create memories for years to come and it’s a great one for your bucket list journey.
26. Randomly Place Gnomes in Your Neighbours Garden
We’d generally only recommend this one if you have a good relationship with your neighbours. But imagine the confused look on their faces as they spot random gnomes appear in their garden. We found this hilarious Gnome on a Toilet on Amazon, which would be ideal for this funny prank. We’ve done this at parent’s houses and the anticipation of waiting for them to realise, makes it worth the wait.
27. Wear a Christmas Jumper in the Summer
As we have said before, these bucket list items don’t need to be extreme or cost you much. If you’re looking to make your work colleagues laugh, then why not grab your favourite or funniest Christmas jumper and throw it on in the summer. No one will expect it and the laughter around work will make it worth it. We’d recommend doing this on a cooler day so its not unbearable.
28. Call a Friend or Family Member and Tell Them you Can’t Talk Right Now
Call a friend who you know will take it in the humour it’s intended and simply call them. When they say hello, respond and tell them you can’t talk right now. The response will be hilarious as they are confused about the whole thing. You never know they may call you back and ask you what’s going on.
29. Go Crazy with Your Halloween Costume
We love Halloween, whether its Carving Pumpkins or attending a fancy-dress party. If you’re doing the latter, then why not go for something completely crazy to make the night extra hilarious. You could either go for a random couple’s costume or do it yourself. It will be one of those future stories your friends love to retell over and over. We found a couple of great ones online, including this inflatable hippo costume and adults chicken costume.
30. Make a Slip and Slide in Your Garden with Slimy Food
All you need is a roll of plastic sheeting and a grassy slope, and you can make your very own slip and slide. Normally you’d use water to help slide along, but what about using something a bit funnier instead. Food items such as oils and jellies will not only make the sliding fun, but it’ll be absolutely hilarious at the same time. Maybe wear something to protect your eyes just in case they get sore from the food.
31. Add Some Fun to Your Elevator Ride
Have you ever ridden in an elevator or lift and thought how awkward the silence is, then why not change the weird feeling to laughter. You can do this in a few ways, either farting and asking ‘did someone just fart then?’ or saying peek-a-boo when the lift door opens. If you’re with friends, you could accuse them of farting and laugh at their embarrassed reaction.
32. Be Sneaky and Follow a Close Friend Around for the Day
Another one you can do to your bestie, just to see if they even notice. Ask them what they’re doing for the day and if they’re heading out. Why not follow them around and see how long it takes for them to catch you. Wear a disguise or a hat and take lots of pictures, so you can show them once the pranks over.
33. Only Speak in Song Lyrics for a Day
This one may take some planning and a bit of Googling throughout the day, but it would be hilarious if you could pull it off. You don’t actually have to sing the lyrics, and you could either tell people you were going to do it or see if they work it out. Either way it’ll be a lot of fun and a memorable day for everyone around you.
34. Jump into a Taxi and tell the Driver ‘Follow That Car!’
This is one for those of you who want to relive those iconic moments in cinematic history. In reality it’s pretty easy to do and you can tick this one whenever you like, no planning required. Fingers crossed you get a taxi driver who plays along and follows the poor random car you have chosen.
35. Send a Hogwarts Acceptance Letter to a Random Address and see if they Respond
This is pretty much the dream of every Harry Potter fan, to receive an acceptance letter from the famous Hogwarts School of Witchcraft. Why not make someone’s day and send a letter to a random address. You’ll not only cause massive confusion when they open it up, but also a lot of laughter when they realise what they’re reading. Who knows, they may even write back to you. If you’re not sure about sending it to a stranger, then the next best option is friends and family. Amazon even has this beautiful Hogwarts Letter Writing Set to make it look more authentic.
36. Drive Around in a Clown Costume Waving to People
If you think of something that epitomises funny, then for most people that would be a clown. Ok we know some of you out there will hate and fear clowns and we can understand why. That’s what makes this funny bucket list item so good, you will meet people who love and hate clowns. You can easily get a costume, but we found a great one on Amazon, then simply hop in your car and drive around waving at people as you go. Hopefully you’ll get plenty of laughs and the odd quizzical look.
37. Throw Your Pet an Elaborate Birthday Party
Imagine the look on your friends faces when they get a party invitation and realise it’s for your pet. Even better if your pet is a budgie or fish, because they will think you’ve gone insane. Whatever your pet, you can make it a special day for everyone with decorations, themed party games and a cake. Would you believe there are Pet Party Accessories online, yep the internet has it all. Just take lots of pictures and enjoy spending time with those you love.
38. Texting Roulette to Friends and Family
This one isn’t for the faint hearted, because you never know who is going to get the message or what it will say. This is the ideal game when you’re out at night with your friends and having a few drinks. Pass your mobile phone to your friends and they will come up with something to text, then scroll through your contacts and randomly send it. Depending on how drunk they are, will depend on how bad the message is, but we’re sure it will lead to a lot of laughs.
39. Spend the Day Pretending you don’t Speak English and Talking in a Made-up Language
This is a great one if you’re heading out for the day and you can bring friends into it and have them join in the fun. The best thing to do is just wing it and give yourself an interesting accent. It’ll be funny to see how much you get away with and if you can communicate without speaking English.
40. Play Hide and Seek in Ikea
If you’ve never been to an Ikea furniture store, then you have missed out on the joy of lots of aisles which seem like they’re never ending. Why not grab your friends or family and make the most of these huge stores, by playing the ultimate adult game of hide and seek.
41. Put a Clear Coat of Nail Varnish on a Bar of Soap and Leave in Your Bathroom
If you want to prank the family then this is a great one, and all you need is a bar of soap and clear nail varnish. Take the soap and coat it with two or three layers, then let it dry. If anyone tries to use it, they’ll be confused when it won’t lather.
42. Laugh Randomly in Public
Challenge your friends and see who can do this better, the best part is it’ll not only brighten your day but also everyone around you. Even if you pretend to read or listen to something, simply laugh as loud as you can and enjoy the response.
43. Pretend to Have a Private Telephone Conversation in Public
The subject of the conversation is up to you; it depends how brave you are and who is around you. You don’t need to have anyone on the other end of the phone; you just need to be in a public space. If your friends are there to witness it then even better, because you can all reminisce about the reactions towards you.
44. Refer to a Stranger in Public as Mum
Hopefully they’ll join in the fun, if not then they’ll be incredibly confused, but either way it’ll be really funny. The best part is that not only will you have a fun story from the day, but so will the person you call mum.
45. Secretly Poke Someone in a Crowded Place and When they look at you, Point to Another Person and Leave
We love the simplicity of this one, it’s just so easy to do and a quick tick off your fun bucket list. Try and gauge who would be the bet person to poke from their body language. If they seem hassled or annoyed, then maybe they won’t take the joke lightly.
There you have it, plenty of amazing ideas to help you create your very own funny bucket list. But that’s what we’re here for, to inspire you to live the life you choose and add joy to your day. Not everything on your list has to be expensive or take up a lot of time. Many of these are incredibly quick and you’ll soon find yourself with lots of ticked bucket list items. The most important thing is you enjoy yourself, because achieving your goals should be enjoyable.
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