Cousins are those people who have a common ancestor. Cousins usually turn out to be like friends and they gel well with us. You might know most of your cousins since childhood. So, when you sit in some gathering with cousins and family, you might share some joke or say some humor thing which is enjoyed by everyone. These jokes usually bring people closer. These settings and gatherings are very healthy as they strengthen two families together. Once you grow up you may have nostalgia for these moments. However, while sitting in a gathering with cousins you should make sure the humor is positive and goes well with them. You can use the following tips:
Type of Humor:
The type of humor to be used is light and positive. It should not feel like you are pulling someone’s leg. The jokes should be positive and no one should feel hurt from it. Making jokes about some time when you went out, maybe recalling a family event should be made. During this conversation, we should not make someone unrelaxed or uncomfortable. These jokes should be at such a level that everyone feels comfortable.
Cherishing the memories:
While sitting in such a gathering we can discuss the memories that were made as children. It usually consists of memories like going on a trip, going on vacation, and Sunday breakfast. These moments may feel nostalgic to us when we grow up and have our own life then we may not be sitting like this and joking around. These moments should be cherished and enjoyed to their fullest.
Strengthening the Bond:
When we are sitting like this in a gathering with our cousins we are strengthening our bond. Our cousins may be our mother’s sisters’s children and with them, we are strengthening our relationship which will last forever. Saying funny things and joking around with them not only makes us happy but also shows how well-connected our family is. This will also help us a lot in building a great connection and keeping us closer forever in the long run.
Keep it light:
The jokes and humor you may use might not be efficient for everyone, and one might get hurt. Only use sarcasm with those people whom you think will get it and understand it, otherwise, this may go against you and they might get upset with you. Avoid using any sort of vulgar remarks or comments that might upset other people around you.
Involving everybody:
Try to get everyone involved so that no one feels left out. While sitting in a gathering, you have to make sure that everyone is having fun and no one is getting hurt. You have to try to involve those who are a bit shy and don’t tend to participate as much as others.
Use inside jokes:
You can try to use some jokes that only you and your cousins know. Perhaps there are a lot of things and events that you may hold dear with your cousins; there should be some kind of family joke or inside joke you can talk about and laugh over.
Be respectful:
You must be respectful while joking and must make sure that no one’s feelings are getting hurt. You must not pull the leg of a single person, or you may not target a person and keep on making jokes about him. You must respect everyone sitting around and must not make any loose jokes especially if girls are sitting around.
Discussing an activity :
You could be talking about a movie or some sport while you are conversing with your cousins. You can joke about certain characters, or maybe a movie star you do not like. You can also speak about an award show or any event that might be hot in the past few days. Your jokes can surround people and events who might not mind your jokes and may never hear them.
Discuss recent memes:
You can share some recent memes or topics trending in current times for which people have various opinions. However, you do have to ensure that while making jokes on hot and controversial topics, you aren’t hurting someone’s feelings. You may make a joke on some random topic that shall be enjoyed by everybody. Light humors are always appreciated.
Be yourself:
While one can have fun joking, he must make sure that he does not need to impress someone with a joke and he must be himself. Your jokes should be made by you and it should not be derogatory in any way.
Ways to say funny things to say to your cousin:
- She was about to drown in the water last summer.
- She had been about to get caught by police for driving without a license.
- She had been cooking noodles when the kitchen was set on fire.
- Her cat scratched her face when she tried to give her medicines.
- She drives as badly as you cook.
- You should go to the zoo because that’s where you belong.
- You must not make this dish ever again or else I’ll throw up.
- The last time we went out for breakfast, she lost her slippers.
- She was so ill-mannered that she got scolded by her aunt.
- Have you seen that recent meme about SpongeBob?
- Last time I was going through a magazine article and I saw how a monkey ran from the zoo. Was that you?
- You pretend to be an Instagram influencer, but you have just 100 followers.
- You must have seen the latest news about the zombie virus.
- We need to sneak some popcorn into the movie cinema.
- “You’re like a fart—funny, but I can’t stand you for too long!”
- “If we were any closer, I’d have to start charging you rent!”
- “I thought I was weird, but then I met you.”
- “Cousins are like potato chips; you can’t have just one!”
- “If we get caught doing something stupid, I’m blaming you!”
- “You’re the reason we have a ‘Do Not Talk About This’ policy!”
- “If we were any closer, we’d be sharing a brain!”
- “You’re my favorite cousin—don’t tell the others!”
- “I’d call you a tool, but that implies you’re useful!”
- “You can choose your friends, but you’re stuck with me!”
- “You’re like a software update—always at the wrong time!”
- “In a horror movie, you’d be the first to go!”
- “You’re the reason I have trust issues—just kidding!”
- “I love being weird with you!”
- “If we were more alike, we’d need a reality show!”
- “If we were siblings, I’d have to hide my snacks!”
Conclusion:
Sitting amongst cousins and pulling each other’s legs is loads of fun, but you have to make sure that you are not disrespecting any person and that everyone is having fun. You could use the tips mentioned above and also use some of the jokes mentioned above. But be yourself, and do not try to intimidate anybody with your jokes or otherwise.
