How to turn these into a game
- 1.Read a topic out loud. Everyone picks a side — no fence-sitting.
- 2.Thirty seconds each. Set a timer and make your case before it runs out.
- 3.For maximum chaos, flip a coin to assign sides — then defend a position you don't even believe. That's where it gets fun.
Want this without the prep? YODM comes with 92 debate cards, a 30-second timer, and a die that picks your side — but the list below is free to start tonight.
Food Fights
Nothing divides a table faster than dinner.
- 01A hot dog is a sandwich.
- 02Cereal is a soup.
- 03Pineapple belongs on pizza.
- 04Ketchup should be kept in the fridge, not the cupboard.
- 05Well-done steak is a crime.
- 06Breakfast food is better at night.
- 07A burrito is just a sandwich with commitment.
- 08Pop-Tarts are ravioli.
- 09Sparkling water is a downgrade from regular water.
- 10Leftovers taste better the next day.
Everyday Hot Takes
The petty hills people are weirdly ready to die on.
- 01The toilet paper roll must go over, never under.
- 02Socks should come off before pants.
- 03It's fine to text during a movie at home.
- 04The aisle seat beats the window seat.
- 05Showering at night is superior to showering in the morning.
- 06You should make your bed every single day.
- 07Reply-all is almost always a mistake.
- 08Voice notes are ruder than long texts.
- 09Tipping has gotten out of control.
- 10Open-plan offices were a terrible idea.
Pop Culture Standoffs
Low stakes, maximum passion.
- 01The book is always better than the movie.
- 02Remakes should be illegal.
- 03Reality TV is real culture.
- 04Award shows are pointless.
- 05The best music was made before you were born.
- 06Subtitles should be on by default.
- 07A trilogy should never become a saga.
- 08Live albums beat studio albums.
- 09The villain was right.
- 10The sequel was better than the original.
Pure Nonsense
The impossible questions humanity will never settle.
- 01Would you rather fight one horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses?
- 02If you could be invisible or fly, flying is obviously better.
- 03A straw has two holes, not one.
- 04Time travel to the past beats time travel to the future.
- 05Aliens have definitely already visited.
- 06Hot dogs are eaten the long way; that's final.
- 07The dress was blue and black.
- 08A new toothbrush feels better than any gadget you own.
- 09Mondays aren't actually that bad.
- 10The middle seat armrests belong to whoever's in the middle.
Friendship Tests
Funny on the surface, friendship-ending underneath.
- 01Splitting the bill evenly is fairer than paying for what you ordered.
- 02It's okay to recline your seat on a plane.
- 03Group trips need one designated planner — or chaos wins.
- 04Showing up 'fashionably late' is just rude.
- 05You should always RSVP, even to say no.
- 06Borrowing a book you never return is basically theft.
- 07The driver controls the music. Always.
- 08Surprise parties are more stressful than fun.
- 09There's a correct number of times to let a call ring before texting.
- 10Re-gifting is smart, not shady.
Funny debate topics FAQ
What are good funny things to argue about?+
The best funny debate topics are low-stakes but somehow personal — is a hot dog a sandwich, over or under on the toilet paper, was the villain actually right. Nobody's feelings get hurt, but everybody has a side and a reason. Every topic on this page is built to be silly on the surface and weirdly heated underneath.
How do you turn these into a debate game?+
Read a topic out loud, make everyone pick a side, and give each person 30 seconds to defend it — no fence-sitting allowed. For more chaos, flip a coin to assign sides so people have to argue a position they don't even believe. Add a timer and a winner-decided-by-the-room rule and you've got a full party game. That's the whole idea behind YODM.
Are these debate topics appropriate for any group?+
Yes — everything on this page is clean and family-friendly enough for a work happy hour, a dinner party, or a road trip. If you want sharper, adults-only material, check the debate questions and would you rather pages.
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