Laughter is one of the most honest reactions filmmakers can hope to achieve. It isn’t easy, either. Plenty of films have fallen flat on their faces making the attempt, but that’s okay!
These scenes, however, are examples of the success stories!
The following 10+ of the absolute funniest movie scenes of all time are guaranteed to leave you gasping for air.
“He hates these cans!” in *The Jerk*.
When the cans first sprout holes, Navin (Steve Martin) thinks they’re “Defective.” Once he realizes there’s a gunman on the hill, he proclaims the film’s most famous line “He hates these cans!”
It’s well over a minute before Navin realizes that he’s the intended target.
“Wanna hear the most annoying sound in the world?” in *Dumb And Dumber*.
This movie never gets old.
From start to finish, Dumb and Dumber is packed with laughs. The pinnacle moment of the film without question is when Harry and Lloyd pick up the hitch-hiking hitman.
“Blame Canada!” in *South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut*.
‘ Blame Canada! ‘ is one of the greatest, original musical numbers in the history of animation.
The town of South Park believes the Canadian comic duo Terrance and Philip are to blame for the foul behavior of the town’s children. Their solution, you ask? Start a war with Canada!
“This is great! This is the bee’s knees; ‘Item 9’!” in *Pineapple Express*.
As soon as Bill Hader takes his first hit of ‘Item 9’, in Pineapple Express , hilarity ensues!
Everything from his reaction to the soldier in a wreck-diving suit, to his defiant behavior in the face of his superiors, helps set the stage for one of the greatest stoner-comedies of all time.
“Do you know how fast you were going?” in *Super Troopers*.
The intro to Super Troopers is one giant running gag. The film revolves around a precinct of Highway Patrolman with a penchant for playing pranks.
They pull over a car of stoned teenagers and teach them a lesson they’ll never forget.
“I’m in a glass case of emotion!” in *Anchorman*.
There are so many hilariously funny moments in Anchorman: The Legend of Run Burgundy that it’s difficult to choose just one.
That said, Ron trying to explain to Brian Fantana how “The bad man punted Baxter!” will leave you in tears.
“Is it the Frank or the Beans?” in *There’s Something About Mary*.
There’s Something About Mary will forever hold a special place in my heart. This movie is a drop-dead riot.
The bathroom scene where Ted accidentally ‘zips’ himself helped to push raunchy-comedy to the forefront of cinema in the early ’00s.
“Hallelujah…HOLY [expletive]!” in *National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation*.
Audiences around the globe live vicariously through Clark Griswold once a year as he tells off his boss in a brilliant articulate tirade.
After all, Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without Christmas Vacation .
“Smokey, my friend, you’re entering a world of pain…” in *The Big Lebowski*.
“This is a [expletive] Show dog, with [expletive] papers! You can’t board it; it gets upset!”
This entire scene is pure gold. The Big Lebowski , and more specifically John Goodman, are positively brilliant.
“Why does it say ‘Paper Jam’ when there is no ‘Paper Jam’?!” in *Office Space*.
Mike Judge is one of the most undersung heroes in the history of comedy. He’s influenced everyone from Ricky Gervais to Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
This laugh-out-loud scene from Office Space perfectly captures the fury a person holds for inanimate objects in the workplace.
“Fat guy in a little coat…” in *Tommy Boy*.
Gone too soon; Chris Farley was a legend and Tommy Boy is arguably his best film.
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The comedic duo of David Spade and Chris Farley is as formidable as any to have come before or after it. This scene perfectly encapsulates Farley’s slapstick, annoyingly irresistable humor.
“We’re going streaking!” in *Old School*.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Will Ferrell is a gem and we are lucky to have him.
Old School isn’t just Farrell’s playground. It also boasts Vince Vaughn in his comedic prime.
“I gotta get outta here pronto. I’ve got a ‘Stage 5 Clinger’.” in *Wedding Crashers*.
Well, it wouldn’t be fair to talk about Vince Vaughn in his comedic prime and make no mention whatsoever about Wedding Crashers !.
Jeremy’s (Vaughn) hilarious eccentricities and droning speech will leave you split at the sides.
“Rule #76: no excuses, play like a champion!”
“McLovin? What kind of a stupid name is that Fogel? What are you trying to be, an Irish R&B singer?!” in *Superbad*.
I had actually forgotten just what an incredible comedic feat Superbad truly was.
Had meme culture been back then what it is today, this would have set the internet aflame.
“Kelly Clarkson!” in *The 40 Year Old Virgin*.
The scene itself is hilarious as it is.
But knowing that those are the real-life reactions (and the real blood!) of Steve Carrell after having his chest waxed, just makes it all the more enjoyable.
