YouTube Video Ideas for Comedy Sketches

Content ideas, thumbnail tips, and trending topics for comedy sketches creators

Top Video Ideas for Comedy Sketches

Types of People at [Common Location]
#1

Portray relatable character archetypes found in everyday settings, using quick costume changes and impressions.

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Grid of your different characters with exaggerated expressions. Colorful, playful layout with the location.

If [Modern Thing] Existed in [Historical Era]
#2

Imagine how modern technology or culture would play out in a different time period.

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Visual mashup of the modern item in a historical setting. Confused/amused expression with period costume.

POV: Your [Family Member] Does This Every Time
#3

Relatable family humor that every viewer recognizes, played with affection and exaggeration.

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In-character as the family member with a recognizable expression. "EVERY TIME" text with POV framing.

What People Say vs What They Actually Mean
#4

Decode common social phrases with comedic literal interpretations and relatable scenarios.

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Split between the polite version and the real version of yourself. Contrasting expressions.

When You Take Things Way Too Literally
#5

Series of sketches showing absurd literal interpretations of common phrases and instructions.

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Show the absurd literal interpretation visually. Confused or deadpan expression with bold text.

Day in the Life But Everything Goes Wrong
#6

Escalating comedy of errors in an ordinary day, from small annoyances to absurd catastrophes.

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Show yourself surrounded by chaos with a resigned expression. "EVERYTHING GOES WRONG" text.

Trending Topics in Comedy Sketches
Relatable everyday humor
Character sketches and impressions
POV-style comedy content
Situational comedy series
Cultural commentary through humor
Collaborative sketch content
Content Tips for Comedy Sketches Creators
  • 1Keep sketches short and punchy - the best comedy does not overstay its welcome.
  • 2End on the strongest joke, not a recap or outro that kills momentum.
  • 3Use recognizable settings and situations so viewers immediately relate.
  • 4Build recurring characters that audiences look forward to seeing.
  • 5Time releases around relevant cultural events or trending topics.
  • 6Create Shorts versions of your best bits for discoverability.
Create Thumbnails for These Ideas

Use these example prompts in ThumbnailCreator to generate thumbnails for your comedy sketches videos:

For "Types of People at [Common Location]":

Grid of your different characters with exaggerated expressions

For "If [Modern Thing] Existed in [Historical Era]":

Visual mashup of the modern item in a historical setting

For "POV: Your [Family Member] Does This Every Time":

In-character as the family member with a recognizable expression

For "What People Say vs What They Actually Mean":

split between the polite version and the real version of yourself

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