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Funniest Thing Quotes

On the moments that turn out funnier than expected.

These quotes each single out one specific 'funniest thing' — trying to explain bonfire night to a confused Canadian friend, or sitting beside parents while they watch an on-screen kiss with another guy.

The funniest thing is not who influenced me positively, but who influenced me negatively. I had such an aversion to what Busby Berkeley did; in my early formative years, I thought it was terrible. Now, I think it's wonderful. But...

Quotes by Stanley Donen

I had seen 'Avenue Q' off-Broadway back in 2003 and fell in love with it. I just thought it was the smartest, funniest thing I'd seen in a long time.

Quotes by Rob McClure

I got a phone call from Jon Favreau saying, 'I need the voice of a personality-less robot, and I thought of you immediately.' I thought that was the funniest thing I ever heard, so I said, 'Yes.'

Quotes by Paul Bettany

I remember trying to explain the class system to a Canadian friend when we started at RADA. The funniest thing was when I told her what bonfire night is all about. It's quite dark when you start breaking it down.

Quotes by Katherine Kelly

Able Quotes

That's the funniest thing about portraying certain things on screen, sitting next to your parents and they get to see this glimpse of me kissing another guy.

Quotes by Kate Bosworth

I was asked about doing a nude shoot for men's magazine GQ. I thought it was the funniest thing I'd ever heard.

Quotes by Julie Walters

Everything is so funny in the movie. The funniest thing about the movie is the transformations they were able to make with the characters.

Quotes by Joe Viterelli

The funniest thing is that now I know what reverse spam is. You know you get spam from people saying, 'Can you invest in this or that?' People are now e-mailing me saying, 'Oh my God, can I invest in...

Quotes by Jefferson Han

Someone asked me 'What's the funniest thing or what's the best thing that you've ever done?' It's always what I'm doing now.

Quotes by Frances Arnold

About Quotes

The funniest thing is I never understood why actors were so shady about who they're dating. Then I realized the things you say get printed and the people you're involved with read them. That's what's tricky. Nothing goes unnoticed. I...

Quotes by Emily Meade

The funniest thing in the world to me is the idea of a white guy in his thirties going, 'Wait - I'm going to go into hip-hop.'

Quotes by Elvis Mitchell

The funniest thing happened in one of my first scenes. In the beginning Emma was really arrogant and punk and in every scene she would slam the door when she walked in or out.

Quotes by Dannii Minogue

I'm shooting in Brooklyn, we've got all kinds of crap going on, and I'm all alone now in a big hotel suite that you can't believe the size of it and a thing sticks in my foot and I just...

Quotes by Danny DeVito

I think it was 'Tales of Topographic Oceans' on 8-track that was the funniest thing because it would fade out in the middle of a song and fade back in again, and when the tracks change, it was quite amusing.

Quotes by Chris Squire

Alone Quotes

I just say what I think is the funniest thing I could say. I'm not trying to make headlines. I'm just trying to say the stuff that I think is funny and will make people laugh.

Quotes by Amy Schumer

The one I remember is going into London, as it was for us in Essex, on New Year's Eve in 1981. There were four of us and we'd had a few lagers on the way. One of my mates threw...

Quotes by Alan Davies

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of moments do these funniest thing quotes describe?
Each one names something specific and slightly unexpected — trying to explain bonfire night to a confused Canadian friend, or an awkward on-screen kiss watched next to parents.
Why do people search for quotes about the funniest thing that happened to someone?
It's a natural, relatable phrase, and these quotes show how differently people define 'funniest' — sometimes lighthearted, sometimes more reflective.
Is there a more thoughtful quote in this set, not just a joke?
Yes, one speaker says the funniest thing wasn't who influenced them positively but who influenced them negatively, reflecting on an early aversion that shifted over time.
Does this page mention anything about magazines or photo shoots?
One quote recalls being asked to do a nude shoot for GQ and finding the request itself the funniest thing they'd ever heard.
What's a good related topic?
Alone quotes offer a different, more introspective mood to pair with this page's humor.

One entry is more reflective, admitting the funniest influences were the negative ones rather than anything meant to inspire. Related: Alone and Back quotes.