The funniest standup I’ve ever seen …
Probably something by Jimmy Carr: he’s managed to squeeze into the small pocket of being “uncancellable”, which is basically a superpower in 2021. As somebody raised by a dad so Christian he might as well put “disciple” on his CV, I’m fascinated by shock humour.
The funniest sketch I’ve ever seen ...
The Fiery Hawk audition sketch by Cardinal Burns. It perfectly summarises the hoop-jumping ridiculousness employers try to put you through when they know you want the job. For the final time, “Greg”, knowing what I’d do if I was invisible for the day has no relevance to selling kitchen tiles to over-65s.
The funniest book I’ve ever read …
I usually only read Stephen King, but I once slipped up and read The Liar by Stephen Fry; definitely the best Stephen-related mistake I’ve ever made.
The funniest TV show I’ve ever seen …
Would I Lie to You? It’s funny watching people lie on television … maybe I should have said my favourite standup was Boris.
The funniest film I’ve ever seen …
The Hangover. I remember watching it and thinking: this is almost funny enough to forget I just spent £46 on a small Tango Ice Blast.
The funniest person I know …
My best friend, Scott. He’s like all of the Inbetweeners stuck in one body. Horrible image, actually.
The funniest heckle I’ve ever had …
I haven’t performed live yet, but someone once messaged me saying: “Why are you so desperate to be British? Why can’t you just be happy in India?” I have never been to India.
The funniest item of clothing I’ve ever owned ...
I once got called in to interview Zac Efron after the presenter fell ill. I interviewed him in some green trousers covered in grapes and a T-shirt with the word “Ravers” on. I looked like I had to be in a vineyard at 6pm and a techno gig at 10. I’m sure he thinks about it a lot.
The funniest meal I’ve ever eaten …
My dad tried to make a curry once, because as you know I’m apparently Indian. He didn’t know what poppadoms were exactly, so he just put a bowl of Quavers on the table.
The funniest dream I’ve ever had …
My dad told me he once walked into the corridor and I was crouched at the end of it – I then got up and started sprinting. Fortunately, he caught me and took me back to bed. I must have been dreaming about Usain Bolt and the 100m sprint. Or Theresa May and a field of wheat.
The funniest thing that shouldn’t be funny …
People with the name “Margaret”. Who looks at a newly born, unfurnished baby and goes: “Yep – that’s a Margaret”?
The funniest joke I’ve ever heard …
I’m bad at four things: remembering, counting and remembering.
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