Party Whammy

40 story cards

Family CleanBest for ages 8 and upAbsurd, playful, and never mean

How to play

  1. The reader secretly chooses a card and asks the group for each bracketed word type.
  2. The reader writes the answers in order without offering hints about the story.
  3. The reader performs the completed scene with a straight face, then chooses the next reader.
Random story card

Draw one when the room is ready

The mayor announced that every [noun] must wear a [clothing item] while visiting [place].

Awkward announcements

  1. The mayor announced that every [noun] must wear a [clothing item] while visiting [place].
  2. Our flight attendant welcomed us aboard the [adjective] flight to [imaginary place] and served [food].
  3. The morning news reported [number] runaway [animals] dancing near the [place].
  4. The referee stopped the game because a [noun] had begun to [verb] at midfield.
  5. The museum guide asked everyone to admire a priceless [object] made entirely from [food].
  6. The weather forecast predicted [plural noun] falling from the sky until [time of day].
  7. The restaurant manager apologized because the chef had replaced every fork with a [noun].
  8. The talent-show host introduced [person's name], the world's leading expert in [silly skill].
  9. The train conductor announced a short delay caused by a [adjective] [animal] on the tracks.
  10. The principal declared Friday to be Wear a [noun] on Your Head Day.

Terrible inventions

  1. My new alarm clock wakes people by launching [plural noun] and shouting [silly phrase].
  2. The automatic sandwich maker filled my bread with [food], [liquid], and one [noun].
  3. A scientist invented shoes that [verb] whenever the wearer enters a [place].
  4. Our robot babysitter served [adjective] [food] and read a bedtime story about [plural noun].
  5. The pocket translator changed every sentence into a song about [animal].
  6. A self-driving shopping cart raced toward the [place] with [number] [plural noun] inside.
  7. The homework machine answered every question with [silly word] and drew a [animal] at the bottom.
  8. My invisible umbrella worked perfectly until it began raining [liquid].
  9. The smart refrigerator locked the door and demanded [number] [plural noun] before dinner.
  10. A time-saving toothbrush brushed my [body part] while playing [music style].

Mixed-up celebrations

  1. The wedding band played [silly song title] while the guests tossed [plural noun] into the air.
  2. At the award ceremony, I won a golden [noun] for Outstanding Achievement in [silly activity].
  3. The parade float looked like a giant [food] pulled by [number] [animals].
  4. Our surprise party failed when the [adjective] cake yelled [exclamation] from inside the box.
  5. The holiday tree was decorated with [plural noun], [food], and one glowing [object].
  6. During the toast, [person's name] thanked a [animal] for teaching everyone to [verb].
  7. The marching band wore [color] [clothing items] and played instruments made from [plural noun].
  8. The birthday guest opened a present containing a coupon for [number] free [silly services].
  9. A magician ended the celebration by pulling a [noun] from the host's [clothing item].
  10. The confetti cannon covered the room with tiny pictures of [person in room].

Everyday chaos

  1. At the grocery store, my cart filled itself with [number] [plural noun] and one [adjective] [food].
  2. The dog walker returned with a [animal], a [noun], and directions to [imaginary place].
  3. My phone autocorrected every message into advice about [silly topic].
  4. The barber gave me a haircut shaped like a [food] after I asked for something [adjective].
  5. At the laundromat, one sock opened a door to [imaginary place].
  6. The elevator stopped on floor [number], where [animals] were holding a meeting about [noun].
  7. My neighbor mowed the lawn with a [kitchen object] while singing about [food].
  8. The delivery driver handed me a box that [verb ending in ed] whenever I said [silly word].
  9. At the dentist, the chair began to [verb] and offered me a [food] flavored toothbrush.
  10. The family photo looked normal except that everyone had the face of a [animal].

Funny Mad Libs: 40 Original Story Cards

Pick a card, ask the group for the bracketed words, then read the finished story aloud. The setups are ordinary; the answers can be anything that fits the blank, which is where the funny combinations come from. These family-clean stories are best for ages 8 and up.

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How to play Funny Mad Libs

The reader chooses a story without showing it to everyone else. Ask for each kind of word in brackets—such as a noun, an action or a describing word—and write each answer down in order. Keep the story secret until all the blanks are filled.

Then read the completed story straight through, even if an answer sounds strange in the sentence. The odd combinations are the joke. After the last line, choose a new reader and start another card. With a bigger group, go around the room for answers or let teams take turns suggesting a word.

Pick a story at random

Use the picker to get a card when no one wants to choose. It starts with a story from the list below; each press shows another one.

Funny Mad Libs story cards

These 40 original story starters are grouped by the kind of situation they describe. Pick one yourself or use the random picker above. Keep the story hidden while players supply the words.

Awkward announcements

  1. The mayor announced that every [noun] must wear a [clothing item] while visiting [place].
  2. Our flight attendant welcomed us aboard the [adjective] flight to [imaginary place] and served [food].
  3. The morning news reported [number] runaway [animals] dancing near the [place].
  4. The referee stopped the game because a [noun] had begun to [verb] at midfield.
  5. The museum guide asked everyone to admire a priceless [object] made entirely from [food].
  6. The weather forecast predicted [plural noun] falling from the sky until [time of day].
  7. The restaurant manager apologized because the chef had replaced every fork with a [noun].
  8. The talent-show host introduced [person’s name], the world’s leading expert in [silly skill].
  9. The train conductor announced a short delay caused by a [adjective] [animal] on the tracks.
  10. The principal declared Friday to be Wear a [noun] on Your Head Day.

Terrible inventions

  1. My new alarm clock wakes people by launching [plural noun] and shouting [silly phrase].
  2. The automatic sandwich maker filled my bread with [food], [liquid], and one [noun].
  3. A scientist invented shoes that [verb] whenever the wearer enters a [place].
  4. Our robot babysitter served [adjective] [food] and read a bedtime story about [plural noun].
  5. The pocket translator changed every sentence into a song about [animal].
  6. A self-driving shopping cart raced toward the [place] with [number] [plural noun] inside.
  7. The homework machine answered every question with [silly word] and drew a [animal] at the bottom.
  8. My invisible umbrella worked perfectly until it began raining [liquid].
  9. The smart refrigerator locked the door and demanded [number] [plural noun] before dinner.
  10. A time-saving toothbrush brushed my [body part] while playing [music style].

Mixed-up celebrations

  1. The wedding band played [silly song title] while the guests tossed [plural noun] into the air.
  2. At the award ceremony, I won a golden [noun] for Outstanding Achievement in [silly activity].
  3. The parade float looked like a giant [food] pulled by [number] [animals].
  4. Our surprise party failed when the [adjective] cake yelled [exclamation] from inside the box.
  5. The holiday tree was decorated with [plural noun], [food], and one glowing [object].
  6. During the toast, [person’s name] thanked a [animal] for teaching everyone to [verb].
  7. The marching band wore [color] [clothing items] and played instruments made from [plural noun].
  8. The birthday guest opened a present containing a coupon for [number] free [silly services].
  9. A magician ended the celebration by pulling a [noun] from the host’s [clothing item].
  10. The confetti cannon covered the room with tiny pictures of [person in room].

Everyday chaos

  1. At the grocery store, my cart filled itself with [number] [plural noun] and one [adjective] [food].
  2. The dog walker returned with a [animal], a [noun], and directions to [imaginary place].
  3. My phone autocorrected every message into advice about [silly topic].
  4. The barber gave me a haircut shaped like a [food] after I asked for something [adjective].
  5. At the laundromat, one sock opened a door to [imaginary place].
  6. The elevator stopped on floor [number], where [animals] were holding a meeting about [noun].
  7. My neighbor mowed the lawn with a [kitchen object] while singing about [food].
  8. The delivery driver handed me a box that [verb ending in ed] whenever I said [silly word].
  9. At the dentist, the chair began to [verb] and offered me a [food] flavored toothbrush.
  10. The family photo looked normal except that everyone had the face of a [animal].

Make the punch line land

Let the answers stand, even when they sound odd beside the words already in the sentence. A short answer that fits the blank is usually easier to read aloud, but there is no need to fix a strange combination—the contrast between the setup and the new detail is the fun.

For younger players who want simpler word prompts, try Mad Libs for Kids. The Mad Libs guide explains the basic turn and links to more fill-in collections. If your group wants a different quick game, funny This or That questions give everyone two choices to argue for, while funny Pictionary words turn the joke into a drawing.

For more group games, browse Funny Party Games or the wider Party Games and Question Packs collection. A sleepover group can switch to Sleepover Games, and hosts looking for games to print can browse Printable Party Games.

Questions about Funny Mad Libs

What makes a fill-in story funny?

A clear setup gives the random answers somewhere to land. Reading the completed story seriously lets the strange combination do the work.

Should players hear the story before choosing words?

No. Ask only for the bracketed word types and keep the story hidden until every answer is written down. That way, players cannot aim every word at the same joke.

Can a large group play together?

Yes. Go around the group for each word or split into teams and take answers in turn. After the story, pass the reader role to someone else.

Can I print these stories?

Yes. Use the print button or your browser’s print command to print the visible cards. This page does not offer an official downloadable product.

Are these official Mad Libs stories?

No. Party Whammy wrote these stories independently. This unofficial collection is not affiliated with or endorsed by the owner of the Mad Libs brand.