Funny Questions to Break the Ice Anywhere

Starting a conversation can be difficult, especially in a room full of strangers. Whether it's a networking event, a party, or even, at a new job, asking the right question can put most people at ease and generate interesting conversations. Here are a few comical and quirky icebreakers to help initiate any conversation - great as funny questions to ask friends when bored too.

"What animal would be the rudest if it could talk?"
This is sure to get some laughs! People will be imagining a very sassy cat or a sarcastic parrot and there's sure to be no shortage of answers to laugh and talk about. It's a fun way to break the ice and gives off an instant light-heartedness in the conversation.

"If you were a vegetable, what vegetable would you be and why?"
Questions like this are a great way to encourage people to think divergently but also share something of themself, in a comedic way. It is a funny icebreaker and the answers while silly, can be fun and some even surprising.

"What is the weirdest food you've ever eaten? Would you eat it again?"
Food is always welcome subject in conversation. Discussing possible weird or unusual food experiences are always fun topics and most people have something to share. This could be from fried insects or strangely sourced fruit, this will surely ignite conversation!

“If you could have any superpower for a day, what would it be and how would you use it?”
This question is great for discovering who someone is truly. Flying, invisibility, or time stop, you will get a glimpse into their thought process and personality while having some fun. Lastly, there is a great opportunity for free-flowing conversation here while discussing what kind of chaos could be caused if our hypothetical powers we were to actually exist.

“What would your theme song be if you walked into a room?”
Any question that pertains to music or personal choice yields interesting responses. The person's choice could be something dramatic like, "Eye of the Tiger," or comical, like the theme song from "Friends." Usually personal choices yield comedic results.

“If you could be any fictional character, who would it be and why?”
Fictional characters are a brilliant way for you to uncover underlying desires and preferences in an expeditious and creative manner. You may find that someone has always wanted to be a super-hero, or that they have a secret desire to be a wizard.

"What is the funniest thing you’ve seen this week?"
Everyone enjoys a good laugh; and this question gives people a chance to share something funny they otherwise enjoy. Regardless if it was an event, encounter with others, something that they saw online, or simply something amusing that they thought of.