The funniest standup I’ve ever seen
I remember thinking I’d snapped a rib laughing at Tom Stade at Birmingham’s Glee Club about 10 years ago. My friends couldn’t believe how funny he was and I was jealous. My career ever since has been an elaborate attempt to make my mates laugh more than Tom did.
The funniest sketch I’ve ever seen
There’s a beautifully simple sketch in the first episode of Smack the Pony: two women approach each other walking their dogs and as they pass the women bark at each other, the dogs remaining perfectly calm. It kills me every time.
The funniest number
Anything but 69.
The funniest TV show I’ve ever seen
Will & Grace was my favourite show growing up and retains a special place in my heart, not least because it was such a refreshing and witty insight into gay life. The older me loves Curb Your Enthusiasm.
The funniest heckle I’ve ever had
At one gig a couple of years back when I announced that I’m not gay – I was about to clarify that I’m actually bisexual – someone at the back of the room smashed their glass of wine. The timing was exquisite.
The funniest hairstyle I’ve ever had
Every hairstyle I have is funny because my barber is a standup comedian by the slightly unfortunate name of Paul Sweeney. His cuts are fantastic but the chats are even better.
The funniest thing that shouldn’t be funny
Natasia Demetriou has a running joke on Twitter with the same caption of “tried contouring again”, accompanied by some bizarre image. It’s such a dumb joke but there’s not one I’ve not laughed at.
The funniest word
There’s a viral video of a young girl learning to say “who” but pronouncing it as “wah” which I think could be one of the funniest things that has ever happened.
Joe Lycett performs as part of Stand Up for Refugees, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, 31 May
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