Debating is a serious and challenging activity that requires logic, evidence, and persuasion. But sometimes, debating can also be fun and humorous, especially when the topics are absurd, ridiculous, or hilarious.
In this article, we will present a list of funny debate topics that will make you laugh and think. These topics are suitable for various occasions and audiences, such as school, college, work, family, friends, or online.
Whether you want to spice up your debate club meetings, impress your date with your wit, or just have a good time with your buddies, these topics will surely entertain you and your listeners.
So get ready to laugh out loud and enjoy these funny debate topics!
Food Related
Here are some possible topics related to food:
- Pepsi or Coke?
- McDonald’s is the best fast food restaurant. Do you agree or disagree?
- Pineapple doesn’t belong on pizza. Do you agree or disagree?
- Is it ever okay to eat pizza with a fork and knife?
- Is square pizza better than round?
- Do organic fruits and vegetables taste better?
- Going vegan can save the world. Do you agree or disagree?
- A hot dog is a sandwich. Some more possible topics are:
- A taco is a sandwich.
- Should animals have the same rights as humans?
- Is it ever okay to lie?
- Should people be punished for thoughts or intentions, even if they don’t act on them?
- Is it ethical to use animals for scientific experimentation?
- Should we always tell the truth, even if it hurts someone’s feelings?
- Should parents be allowed to choose the gender of their baby through genetic engineering?
- Is it ethical to use the death penalty as punishment for crimes?
- Should we forgive people who have committed heinous crimes?
- Should we prioritize individual rights or the greater good of society?
- Is it ethical to donate money to charity if it is done for personal gain or publicity?
- Should people be allowed to use drugs, even if it harms their health?
- Is it ever okay to break the law to stand up for what you believe in?
- Should people be allowed to make their own decisions about their medical treatment, even if it goes against their religion?
- Is it ethical to use social media to shame or bully others?
- Should people be allowed to keep exotic pets?
- Is it ethical to use performance-enhancing drugs in sports?
- Should people be allowed to own firearms for self-defense?
- Should people be allowed to use their personal beliefs as an excuse for discrimination or prejudice?
- Should people be allowed to sell their organs for profit?
- Should people be required to disclose any conflicts of interest when making important decisions?
Pop Culture
Here are some funny debate topics related to pop culture:
- Reality TV is harmful to society.
- Taylor Swift vs. Kanye West: Who is right?
- Angel vs. Spike (Buffy the Vampire Slayer): Who is better for Buffy?
- Team Jen vs. Team Angelina: Who should Brad Pitt have stayed with?
- Marvel vs. DC: Which comics universe is superior?
- Star Wars vs. Star Trek: Which sci-fi franchise is more influential?
- Friends vs. How I Met Your Mother: Which sitcom is funnier?
- The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones: Which band is more legendary?
- Harry Potter vs. The Lord of the Rings: Which fantasy series is more epic?
- Netflix vs. Disney+: Which streaming service has better content?
- Who is the better superhero: Batman or Spiderman?
- Which is better: Star Wars or Star Trek?
- Should we use real people or animated characters in advertising?
- Who is the greatest movie villain of all time?
- Is Harry Potter better than Lord of the Rings?
- Should we continue to make superhero movies, or are they becoming too repetitive?
- Should we bring back old TV shows or create new ones?
- Is it ethical to use CGI to replace actors in movies?
- Who is the greatest fictional detective of all time?
- Is it better to read a book or watch the movie adaptation?
- Should we allow remakes of classic movies?
- Who is the best late-night talk show host?
- Should we allow celebrities to run for political office?
- Is it better to binge-watch a TV series or watch it week by week?
- Should we allow artists to use samples in their music?
- Who is the better musician: Beyonce or Taylor Swift?
- Should we allow cellphones in movie theaters?
- Is it ethical to use deepfake technology in movies or TV shows?
- Should we allow animated characters to host their own TV shows?
- Is it better to watch movies in theaters or at home on streaming services?
Everyday Life
Here some topics related to everyday life:
- Which gender is better?
- Children should have the right to vote.
- Children should have to work for their allowance.
- Dance is not really a sport.
- Smartphones are making us stupid.
- Cats are better pets than dogs.
- Toilet paper should be hung over or under?
- Is it better to be an early bird or a night owl?
- Is it better to live in a city or a countryside?
- Is it better to be single or married?
- hould we wear shoes inside our house?
- Is it better to shower in the morning or at night?
- Should we fold or crumple toilet paper?
- Is it better to brush our teeth before or after breakfast?
- Should we make our bed every morning?
- Is it better to use a fork or spoon to eat spaghetti?
- Should we use a straw or drink directly from the cup?
- Should we use a washcloth or just our hands to wash our face?
- Is it better to use a bar of soap or body wash?
- Should we keep our shoes on or take them off when we visit someone’s house?
- Is it better to wash dishes by hand or use a dishwasher?
- Should we use a top sheet on our bed or just a fitted sheet and comforter?
- Is it better to use a sponge or a dishcloth to clean dishes?
- Should we fold or hang our clothes in our closet?
- Is it better to use a reusable water bottle or buy bottled water?
- Should we make our own bed or hire a maid?
- Is it better to use a reusable or disposable razor?
- Should we clean our ears with Q-tips or leave them alone?
- Is it better to use a reusable or disposable coffee cup?
- Should we wear socks to bed or go barefoot?
- Is it better to watch sports live or on TV?
- Should we allow pets to participate in sports competitions?
- Is it better to play video games or outdoor sports?
- Should we allow athletes to wear flip flops during competition?
- Is it ethical to use performance-enhancing drugs in sports?
- Should we allow athletes to compete while wearing costumes?
- Is it better to watch sports in a stadium or in a bar?
- Should we allow robots to compete in sports competitions?
- Is it better to have a team mascot or not?
- Should we allow athletes to compete in barefoot?
- Is it ethical to bet on sports competitions?
- Should we allow athletes to use virtual reality during competition?
- Is it better to have a halftime show or not?
- Should we allow athletes to compete while wearing high heels?
- Is it ethical to have cheerleaders at sports competitions?
- Should we allow athletes to compete while wearing formal attire?
- Is it better to have an indoor or outdoor sports facility?
- Should we allow athletes to compete while eating or drinking?
- Is it ethical to have paid referees in sports competitions?
- Should we allow athletes to compete while listening to music?
- Should golf be considered a sport or a hobby?
- Is chess a sport or a game?
- Should professional athletes be allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs?
- Should cheerleading be recognized as a sport?
- Is fishing cruel or relaxing?
- Should esports be included in the Olympics?
- Is yoga a sport or a form of meditation?
- Should dodgeball be banned from schools?
- Is bowling a sport or an activity?
- Should video games be considered a form of recreation or addiction?
- Should skateboarding be allowed on public sidewalks?
- Is surfing more dangerous than skiing?
- Should hunting be considered a sport or a crime?
- Is soccer more popular than football worldwide?
- Should martial arts be taught in schools as part of physical education?
- Is swimming better than running for fitness and health?
- Should parkour be considered a sport or vandalism?
- Is roller skating more fun than ice skating?
- Should cycling helmets be mandatory or optional?
- Is camping more enjoyable than staying in a hotel?
Relationship
Here some funny debate topics related to relationship:
- Is it better to be single and happy or in a relationship and miserable?
- Can a long-distance relationship survive without trust?
- Does sharing passwords with your partner show true love or lack of privacy?
- Should couples always split the bill equally or should it be based on who earns more?
- Is it acceptable to stay in a relationship just for the sake of the children?
- Should couples live together before getting married, or is it better to wait until after the wedding?
- Can pets be considered part of the family and allowed to sleep on the bed?
- Does age matter in a relationship or is it just a number?
- Can you still love someone even if they have bad hygiene?
- Should you tell your partner if you have a crush on someone else?
- Is it fair to expect your partner to change for you?
- Can you truly love someone if you don’t trust them?
- Should you always tell your partner the truth, even if it hurts their feelings?
- Can you have a successful relationship with someone who has different political views?
- Should you stay friends with your ex or is it best to cut ties completely?
- Can you love someone and still cheat on them?
- Should you be friends with your partner’s friends or keep your social circles separate?
- Is it okay to date your friend’s ex or is that a violation of the “bro code” or “girl code”?
- Should you continue to date someone who doesn’t want children if you do?
- Can you still have a happy relationship if you don’t share the same interests or hobbies?
- Should you date your best friend or your enemy?
- Is online dating better than traditional dating?
- Should you kiss on the first date or wait for the right moment?
- Is love at first sight real or a myth?
- Should you marry for love or money?
- Is monogamy natural or unnatural?
- Should you stay friends with your ex or cut them off completely?
- Is jealousy a sign of love or insecurity?
- Should you share your passwords with your partner or keep them private?
- Is honesty always the best policy or sometimes a white lie is necessary?
- Should you split the bill on a date or let one person pay?
- Is flirting cheating or harmless fun?
- Should you have a pet name for your partner or call them by their real name?
- Is long-distance relationship worth it or doomed to fail?
- Should you celebrate Valentine’s Day or ignore it as a commercial scam?
- Is opposites attract true or false?
- Should you make the first move or wait for them to do it?
- Is age just a number or an important factor in a relationship?
- Should you date someone who is similar to you or different from you?
- Is romance dead or alive?