The most hilarious punishments in Impractical Jokers history
By Ed Malaker
Impractical Jokers is a fun show that really puts the cast members to the test, often with hilarious results. Whether you are new to the series or have been here from the start, let’s go over some of the most hilarious moments in the history of the Impractical Jokers.
Sals Bingo Nightmare
Sal’s punishment in a senior citizens’ bingo game is both simple and excruciatingly funny. He’s in a bingo hall in this scene and has to yell BINGO on command. When he does, the audience realizes he doesn’t even have any chops on the card.
The growing frustration of the elderly players turns into visible anger, and Sal’s fear for his safety makes this one of the funniest and most memorable scenes on the show.
Joe’s Permanent Punishment
In one of the rare punishments where multiple Jokers lose, Joe makes Murr, Q, and Sal get permanent tattoos of his choosing, and he picks a large tattoo of Jaden Smith for the thigh of Sal, which he’ll have for the rest of his life.
Brother-in-Loss
Sal’s nightmare unfolds when he’s forced to watch his lifelong friend Murr marry his sister, Jenna, while strapped to a hand truck and paraded around in front of the guests. The personal level of it makes this punishment really makes it stick with you.
Q’s Tram Disaster
In one of Q’s most memorable punishments, he gets the task of repeatedly pulling the emergency stop cord on a Universal Studios tram tour. Each time he stops the ride, the crowd grows more and more hostile until security eventually intervenes. The sheer repetition and the building frustration from fellow passengers make this punishment particularly entertaining.
Murr’s Bodybuilding Competition
Murr finds himself in one of the show’s most bizarre setups when the guys trick him into thinking he’s about to compete in a bodybuilding contest. Dressed in nothing but a speedo and oiled up, Murr is surprised by his childhood crush, actress Danica McKellar. As you can expect, what happens next will cause anyone to put it at the top of their funniest moments list.
Whose Phone Is Ringing?
In this episode, Sal has to sit through a book reading, with the twist that his phone keeps going off, interrupting the other attendees. The ringtone, featuring the phrase “Whose phone is ringing? It’s mine, mine,” keeps playing loudly, causing the audience to get increasingly annoyed as he awkwardly tries to keep from breaking character.
Q’s Birth Simulator Punishment
Q has to teach a birthing class in this episode, which might be bad enough for many people, but the real punishment begins when he’s hooked up to a machine that simulates labor pains. As the machine increases the intensity of the contractions, Q’s reactions become more and more desperate, making it one of the most physically painful (and hilarious) punishments.
Murr’s Skydiving Punishment
Murr’s Skydiving Punishment happens in the first season and helps show the depths that both sides will go to to entertain their viewers. Murr, who is afraid of heights, has to skydive after losing one of the challenges. His genuine terror as his friends tease him before finally being able to gather some courage makes it a high point in the show.
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