Top 20 Funniest Music Videos Ever
#20: “We’re Not Gonna Take It” (1984)
Top 10 Funniest Music Videos
Twisted Sister Metal act Twisted Sister brought their anti-authority message to the video for one of their biggest tracks, “We’re Not Gonna Take It.” The story revolves around a kid who wants to play rock music despite his disapproving father, who can also be seen in the band’s other fun video, “I Wanna Rock.” When the dad confronts his son, the latter uses his guitar to blast his parent out of his window. If that doesn’t speak to the power of music, we don’t know what will. The remaining runtime includes the band members helping the child take back control of his home. Full of raw attitude, this classic 1980s effort features the musicians in their signature wardrobe as they revolt against ordinary life.
#19: “Your Touch” (2006)
Top 20 Choreographed Music Videos Of All Time
The Black Keys Hailing from Akron, Ohio, the Black Keys have built up a steady output of solid rock music and intriguing videos. This one for “Your Touch” shows off their sense of humor in a plot that literally takes aim at their image. After the band members are mysteriously killed, a small child receives a powerful egg from their drum set. A cross between a dark comedy and a horror movie, this story takes a number of surprising turns as all kinds of strange happenings occur. The band reappears as ghosts, showcasing their own chemistry in a trip to a diner. A ton of special effects round out this mystical journey with a few added chances to laugh.
#18: “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” (2003)
Top 10 Ridiculous 2000s Music Videos
The Darkness Fans of 1980s rock throwbacks should look no further than this video from the Darkness. Using a sci-fi setting, “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” dives head first into supreme cheesiness. The group’s hard rock musicianship is just one positive aspect of a spaceship story that features elaborate sets and alien monsters. Singer Justin Hawkins leans into the ridiculous imagery of the plot, with his jumpsuit being another highlight of the glam metal aesthetic. By the time the band fights off the alien with the power of music, the beautifully strange plot finds a satisfying conclusion.
#17: “I Really Like You” (2015)
Top 10 Funniest Rap Videos
Carly Rae Jepsen It’s especially rare that you land a high-profile actor for a pop video, but Carly Rae Jepsen managed to get Tom Hanks for “I Really Like You.” Audiences are treated to the Oscar-winner lip-syncing the artist’s song during his daily routine. Hanks plays along with a cheery presence that people can’t help but love. While going out for a stroll, the actor is greeted by adoring fans along the way. This doesn’t stop him from singing either, or meeting up with the real singer of the track in another moment of levity. The actor shows off a couple dance moves as another special guest makes an appearance in a fun-filled finale.
#16: “In Too Deep” (2001)
Top 10 Best K-Pop Music Videos EVER
Sum 41 Canadian rock band Sum 41 has several notable videos to their name, but “In Too Deep” could very well be their greatest. Band members arrive at the pool, facing off against some steep competition in a diving contest. Each of the bandmates step up for increasingly death-defying maneuvers. These dangerous moves are comically exaggerated in the best possible way, making great use of stunt doubles and camera tricks. The guitarist even rises from the water in a solo that's noteworthy for its elaborate presentation. Everything comes down to the final dive, which is as entertaining as it is unpredictable.
#15: “The Bad Touch” (1999)
Top 10 Best Kanye West Music Videos
Bloodhound Gang Not every video concept has to be fine art. Sometimes, all you need to win over an audience is a great location and some monkey suits. In “The Bad Touch,” Bloodhound Gang takes this simplistic idea and elevates it to its logical extreme. The group frolics around the streets of Paris in a series of chaotic scenes, goofing on the locals and going so far as to put them in a cage. The gang decides to let everyone out and dance in a choreographed number that is endlessly amusing. While a specific segment of the video drew controversy, it’s since been rightly cut, leaving us with this otherwise humorous bit.
#14: “Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car” (1988)
Top 20 Best Taylor Swift Music Videos
Billy Ocean Billy Ocean had a commendable run in the 1980s with several hits including the uniquely-titled “Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car.” The singer goes cruising for a date and stumbles upon a woman that he picks up in an unlikely way. He also takes a trip through a car wash, where an animated fish swims by him. This comical mix of animation and live-action continues when the performer and his date get caught in traffic. A series of background actors appear doing dances and other routines, embracing the silliness of the entire concept. It also makes you wish that everyday life was like a crazy musical number.
#13: “Got Your Money” (1999)
Top 10 Rihanna Music Videos
Ol’ Dirty Bastard feat. Kelis Pursuing a solo career beyond the Wu-Tang Clan, Ol’ Dirty Bastard starred in one of the better hip-hop videos of the late 1990s. It presents a humorous compilation of clips from the blaxploitation classic “Dolemite.” This is spliced together with scenes from ODB’s “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” video, with sometimes comical results. It’s an uproarious experience that combines sequences of the rapper performing and out-of-context movie moments. At the very least, it inspires the viewer to appreciate the work of Rudy Ray Moore. The editors receive special notice for their interpretation of the material in a supercut that effectively brings together rap and comedy.
#12: “Labrador” (2012)
Aimee Mann Any fan of the 1980s video for “Voices Carry” will love this tribute in “Labrador.” Under the guise of a behind-the-scenes format, this plot tries to have Aimee Mann relieve her experience in her former group. The singer acts alongside people like Jon Hamm, who plays the director who pretends to be a genius. Mann plays along in a pitch-perfect performance, lending an authenticity to the crazy production. Somehow through all of the adjustments to the original concept, this idea still ends up being a loving callback to the ‘Til Tuesday video.
#11: “Cut Your Hair” (1994)
Top 10 Best Music Videos October 2016
Pavement Alternative rock band Pavement try to receive a haircut in this delightful video, but things don’t go as one would expect. Each member approaches the chair with a different way of sabotaging the act, including more than a few surreal occurrences like a cat appearing from nowhere. The bandmates play it straight in a bizarre series of events that defy description and others that contain a few intriguing costume changes. Nobody ends up getting a serious haircut, but they do come away having excited audiences with a kooky trip to the barber. What the plot lacks in logic, it more than makes up for in sheer creativity.
#10: “Baby Got Back” (1992)
Wolfheart On The Current State Of Touring| Lil Baby Fans RIOT | Is Kanye Selling His Music?|
Sir Mix-a-Lot It’s extra satisfying to know that a single like “Baby Got Back” received a funny video to go along with it. Sir Mix-a-Lot knows exactly what he’s doing in this ode to the backside, full of imagery that leaves little to the imagination. Love it or hate it, this video truly has everything, and the set design ranks among the funniest ever put to film. The rapper keeps a straight face as he mimes along, but this is definitely a production that’s full of hilarious artistic decisions. There’s ultimately no shame in laughing at the sophomoric jokes.
#9: “Hopeless Wanderer” (2013)
Mumford & Sons Surprise is often an overlooked card in a music video director’s deck. With that in mind, “Hopeless Wanderer” sets up a traditional video and pulls the rug out in style. The actors Jason Bateman, Will Forte, Ed Helms, and Jason Sudeikis replace Mumford & Sons in this fun changeup on the usual formula. Filmed as if it were just another showy presentation with sunny visuals, the comedic performers arrive to mix things up for the better. The ragtag group play their instruments in a field, a barn, and even on a boat. Their performance turns into complete freakouts, showing a range of emotions that transform this whole experience into a hilarious parody.
#8: “The Real Slim Shady” (2000)
Top 10 Best Eminem Music Videos
Eminem For his iconic video for “The Real Slim Shady,” Eminem lets his particular sense of humor run wild. The setting begins in a mental hospital where the rapper is a patient, but nothing is quite as it appears. Throughout this trip into the performer’s mind, the images manage to keep up with his satirical lyrics. Comedians like Kathy Griffin and even singers such as Fred Durst populate the video in roles that make for more moments of broad comedy. The artist and his clones stick it to the popular trends of the day, with the lead vocalist trying his hand at a few donuts in a parking lot in one of several flourishes.
#7: “Pork and Beans” (2008)
Izzo Blues Coalition Pork Chops N Apple Sauce
Weezer Surviving the transition from 1990s alternative music to more mainstream rock in the 2000s, Weezer stayed relevant with this cameo-laden video celebrating the early years of YouTube. Building off a positive message, “Pork and Beans” shines a light on the many original creators who brightened up the Internet with classic skits and funny memes. It’s an endless cavalcade of appearances that brings a nostalgic smile and chuckle to viewers. From the Mentos and Coke experiments to Tay Zonday, this fully-loaded short features a true time capsule of the era. This ranks higher than even the likes of other comical ideas in their video for “Hash Pipe.”
#6: “You Can Call Me Al” (1986)
Top 10 Music Videos That Caused Controversy
Paul Simon Paul Simon isn’t as well-known for his music videos, but it’s ones like “You Can Call Me Al” that should make people take notice. It takes place in the same pink room for the whole runtime where Simon and actor Chevy Chase perform the song together. In an unexpected twist, Chase ends up doing the singing while the actual singer is relegated to being a backup performer. The latter even leaves the room multiple times in an inventive remix of the typical performance video. Coming together as an unlikely and effective duo, the two groove along to the music and pretend to play instruments like the best of them.
#5: “What’s My Age Again?” (1999)
Top 10 Best Music Videos of 2023
Blink-182 The pranksters of pop-punk let it all hang out for their “What’s My Age Again?” video. Streaking down the street, the trio have no shame in this wacky concept. They break up a basketball game and provoke a number of reactions from pedestrians. The fearless guys smile their way through the streets and onto multiple television programs. Interrupting dance routines and sports programming, it’s hard not to laugh at their carefree demeanor. Blink-182 reaches the heights of their video work here, just beating out other worthy titles like “All the Small Things” and “First Date.”
#4: “Weapon of Choice” (2001)
Innersleeve #20 Canadian Rapper and Activist Cadence Weapon | Bands That Have Replaced Core Members
Fatboy Slim feat. Bootsy Collins “Weapon of Choice” is first and foremost a showcase for the inimitable talent of Christopher Walken. Walken being known for his idiosyncratic film roles, this concept reveals his talents to a different medium. He plays an anonymous man in an empty hotel, receiving inspiration from Fatboy Slim’s song to rise to his feet and dance. Walken throws around a number of surprising moves in a giddy performance that brings out his eccentric personality. As if the video isn’t already outrageous, the performer jumps off a balcony and flies around the hotel. It’s a dose of absurdity that puts the finishing touches on a wonderfully strange video.
#3: “Sabotage” (1994)
Beastie Boys Joining up with filmmaker Spike Jonze, the Beastie Boys crafted an authentic sendup of old cop shows. The trio don fake wigs and mustaches to journey around Los Angeles in unforgettable sequences. Running and jumping at a moment’s notice, the rappers aren’t afraid to put their bodies on the line for a laugh. The creators also include a credit roll with character names to nail the TV aesthetic down to every detail. Nothing beats a short film with pure energy, which “Sabotage” features in abundance along with other videos like “(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!).” Ad-Rock, MCA, and Mike D reveal themselves to be equally adept at physical comedy as they are with this anthem’s bold sound.
#2: “I Want to Break Free” (1984)
Top 20 WTF Were They Thinking Music Videos
Queen They might’ve dabbled in self-serious music before, but Queen’s video for “I Want to Break Free” reminds everyone that they’re happy to make fun of themselves. The band wears drag in this parody of suburban British life. After some killer vacuuming moves, singer Freddie Mercury disappears into a fantasy world full of smoke and backup dancers. Mercury rolls over people in an absurd counterpoint to the stuffy home in the beginning. These competing images allow for a ripe satire and a couple visual metaphors to sweeten the pot. Every bandmate works their wardrobe without a hint of self-consciousness, willing to go the extra mile for this charming scene.
#1: “Learn to Fly” (1999)
Top 10 Music Videos Dances We All Tried to Learn
Foo Fighters “Learn to Fly” encapsulates the multi-talented genius of the Foo Fighters in a hilarious video. The band members play multiple parts in this spoof of airplane disaster movies, packing this short full of colorful characters. They never take themselves too seriously, showing off their natural chemistry and comic talents in this video. It also includes cameos from Tenacious D bandmates Jack Black and Kyle Gass, who accidentally drug the aircraft after hiding some illicit substances in the coffeemaker. Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, and Nate Mendel do their fair share of silent comedy routines in this all-star flight. By the end of the ride, the group saves the plane from crashing and Tenacious D gets their satisfying comeuppance.
