Funny Persuasive Speech Topics

Almost all topics can be turned into funny persuasive speech topics by giving it a humorous title or by approaching the problem from an unexpected angle.

The elements of a persuasive topic is a problem statement or boldly stating a solution to a known problem. Or it can be something wildly provocative that invokes strong feelings. Both will form a good basis for a funny speech topic.

Below is a list of funny persuasive speech topics. From problem statement to solution, feel free to mix and match the elements to find something that works for you.

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Funny speech topics

• Dihydrogen monoxide is bad for you (its actually water).
• Intelligent design is dumb
• Did we evolve from aliens?
• Why we should all emulate Garfield...
• Why we should all emulate Dilbert...
• Olympics should go back to its root - it should be done naked.
• Learn to appreciate the art of satire.
• Drinking and texting should be banned.
• Why the 9/11 conspiracies are true.
• Is no-one listening to you? Go to Alcoholics Anonymous
• All drugs should be legalized.
• Sit back and relax! Why laziness is good for you.
• Why every guy should learn DIY.
• Why every girl should learn cooking.
• South Park should form part of the school curriculum.
• The Simpson is classic literature.
• Daydreaming is good for you - do it more.
• Poker isn't gambling if you know what you are doing.
• Aliens are among us.
• The golden age of rock-n-roll is gone. Good riddance!
• The rules are meant to be broken...
• Chocolate are good for you - Eat more!
• Canada should become a state of the USA.
• Burn the books.
• The earth is flat (everyone else is lying).
• Sign up for the Befriend-a-Geek program.
• Sign up for improvisational comedy class.
• Take part in ImprovEverywhere activities.
• Anarchy as a valid form of government.
• Dolphins are an intelligent species...

• Brainstorm your own funny persuasive speech topics