Giving a vote of thanks is an important tradition in various events and gatherings. It is a way to express gratitude towards individuals who have contributed to the success of an occasion.
However, rather than following the conventional and serious approach, injecting humor into the invitation can add a refreshing and entertaining touch to the overall ambiance.
In this article, I present 20 funny ways to invite someone to give a vote of thanks, highlighting what makes these approaches humorous.
20 Funny Ways to Invite Someone to Give a Vote of Thanks
- The ‘Accidental volunteer’ approach
- The ‘placard reminder’ approach
- The ‘praise extravaganza’ approach
- The ‘reluctant hero’s approach
- The ‘thanking spider’ approach
- The ‘Gratitude Academy’ approach
- The ‘World’s Best Thanker’ approach
- The ‘Thank-You-Not’ approach
- The ‘Grateful Detective’ approach
- The ‘Thank-You Troupe’ approach
- The ‘Grateful Ghost’ approach
- The ‘Thankful Unicorn’ approach
- The ‘Thank-O-Matic’ approach
- The ‘Thank-ster Chef’ approach
- The ‘Grateful Time Traveler’ approach
- The ‘Infinite Thanking Loop’ approach
- The ‘Thankful Rockstar’ approach
- The ‘Thanking Magician’ approach
- The ‘Thankful Olympian’ approach
- The ‘Thank-fulfilling Prophecy’ approach
1. The ‘Accidental Volunteer’ approach.
Instead of waiting for someone in your team to volunteer to say a vote of thanks, you can call someone and make it seem like he/she has been appointed to play an honorable role. After all, who doesn’t delight in the idea of winning a lottery?
For example:
- Congratulations! You’ve just won the unofficial ‘Vote of Thanks’ lottery. Please step forward to claim your prize.
What makes it funny: This comical twist brings an unexpected and lighthearted approach, making the invitation recipient seem like a lucky winner.
2. The ‘Placard Reminder’ approach
Using a visual reminder like a placard can help the invitee remember the role you have assigned him/her to. In this case, it is not an invitation or a request.
While giving a vote of thanks isn’t meant to be a difficult task, not everyone likes it. No one may volunteer to say the vote of thanks so you have to just point to someone to get it done since it has to be done.
This approach makes it seem like you are giving an official assignment but in a quite delightful manner.
For example:
- We are thrilled to inform you that your impeccable ‘thanking’ skills are needed at the upcoming event. Find our personalized ‘Thank You’ placard waiting for you at the registration desk.
What makes it funny: The use of a placard adds a quirky touch, and the emphasis on the recipient’s skills creates an amusing tone.
3. The ‘Praise Extravaganza’ approach
This has to do with making it seem like a great skill that can only be performed best by the person you are inviting to say the vote of Thanks. In other words, you will be praising him/her for being the best person who can say the vote of thanks.
This is an obvious tease but you’re the boss and you’re free to make the order. Who dares to question you?
For example:
- Calling all Thanksgiving enthusiasts! We’ve heard rumors about your exceptional talent in the art of gratitude. Join us as the official ‘Thank You Guru’!
What makes it funny: The exaggerated praise and the playful title of Thank You Guru make the invitation humorous by celebrating the recipient’s ‘thanking’ skills.
4. The ‘Reluctant Hero’ approach
This combines praising the person and mentioning his/her reluctance to say the vote of thanks. There are several reasons a person may not want to say the vote of thanks. However, very few of them will make sense when someone has to come out and say the vote of thanks.
This approach involves mentioning the person’s reluctance while stating that only he/she can assist the team in saying a vote of thanks which is needed.
For example:
- We understand that you’ve been trying to avoid your secret admirers, but we can no longer let you escape. Your expertise in ‘thanking’ is desperately needed.
What makes it funny: Presenting the invitation as if the recipient is trying to avoid their fan club adds a humorous twist by creating an amusing backstory.
5. The ‘Thanking Spider’ approach
The ‘thanking Spider’ approach is simply a pun formed from using the words ‘web’ and ‘appreciation’ as seen in the example below. This helps you initiate the request with humor before giving him or her another ridiculous title.
For example:
- Help us weave a web of appreciation at our event! We choose you, our true ‘Thanking Spider,’ to spin your grateful words.
What makes it funny: The playful reference to Spider-Man, combined with the idea of a ‘Thanking Spider’, adds a humorous superhero-like twist.
6. The ‘Gratitude Academy’ approach
This approach makes the task of delivering the vote of thanks seem like a promotion examination. This is a funny way of forcing responsibility upon a person while teasing him or her. It is shown in the example below and you can coin yours out of this.
For example:
- Congratulations! You’ve been selected as the valedictorian of our prestigious Gratitude Academy. Your final task: deliver an exceptional vote of thanks speech!
What makes it funny: The invitation turns the recipient into a graduate of a fictional Gratitude Academy, adding a touch of whimsy and humor.
7. The ‘World’s Best Thanker’ approach
This is another brilliant approach that praises the person you are inviting to say the vote of thanks by giving him or her a ridiculous but amusing title.
This approach will seem like a tease and may be avoided if it’s clear that no one wants to play the role. However, you can make it seem like an order by appointing someone as soon as the vote of thanks should be given.
For example:
- After extensive research, our team has unanimously agreed that you hold the title of the World’s Best Thanker. Please grace us with your exceptional skills!
What makes it funny: By presenting the invitation as a recognition of the recipient’s global reputation in thanking, it creates a humorous exaggeration.
8. The ‘Thank-You-Not’ approach.
This is a useful approach to help you catch the invitee off guard and avoid a rejection. It is quite easy to say no to an invitation to say a vote of thanks. However, this approach reduces the likelihood of a rejection.
This involves warning the invitee against rejecting the invitation and making it an order.
For example:
- We regret that attempting to decline our invitation is considered impolite. By default, you are now the official ‘Thank-You Ambassador’.
What makes it funny: The playful warning that declining is impolite adds a humorous tone, while the title of Thank-You Ambassador adds a sense of formality to the humor.
9. The ‘Grateful Detective’ approach
This involves making the invitation sound less like a request and more like a decision. In the example below, the ‘detective’ in your team has detected who should say the vote of thanks and it’s the person you are talking to.
For example:
- Our detective agency has uncovered your hidden talent: the power of gratitude! Join us as you reveal your true identity at our upcoming event.
What makes it funny: The invitation uses the theme of detective work to humorously reveal the recipient’s hidden talent for giving thanks.
10. The ‘Thank-You Troupe’ approach
This approach involves inviting the recipient to join a fictional (or non-existent) group whose duty is to say ‘Votes of thanks’.
For example:
- You are cordially invited to join our exclusive ‘Thank-You Troupe.’ Prepare to entertain us all with your exceptional gratitude skills.
What makes it funny: The invitation presents the recipient as part of an elite group, giving a playful sense of exclusivity to the invitation.
11. The ‘Grateful Ghost’ approach
This starts by praising the recipient for his/her exceptional abilities in showing gratitude, making it seem like a supernatural power that no one else on the team is capable of. This will show that you are teasing but it is still quite flattering.
For example;
- Rumor has it that you possess supernatural abilities in thanking. Join us at our event and let your ghostly words of appreciation leave a haunting impression!
What makes it funny is that the invitation playfully refers to the recipient’s exceptional ‘thinking’ skills as a mysterious supernatural gift.
12. The ‘Thankful Unicorn’ approach
The ‘thankful unicorn approach’ is suitable for someone who has been noticed to show gratitude very often. This involves mentioning the flattering power of the individual’s constant show of gratitude.
For example;
- Calling all extraordinary beings! We’ve discovered your magical power to sprinkle gratitude wherever you go. Unleash your unicorn-like charm while giving thanks.
What makes it funny: The invitation highlights the recipient’s gratitude as a magical power, adding a whimsical and humorous element.
13. The ‘Thank-O-Matic’ approach
Here is another approach for inviting someone who is naturally appreciative. It begins by appreciating the individual’s art of appreciation and comparing it to the perfection of a machine.
For example;
- We need your automatic gratitude machine to thank everyone at our event. Rest assured, you won’t run out of ‘thank yous’ with our state-of-the-art Thank-O-Matic.
What makes it funny: The invitation humorously presents the recipient as a machine capable of endlessly generating gratitude, adding a funny twist to the invitation.
14. The ‘Thank-ster Chef’ approach
This approach humorously compares the individual’s art of appreciation to the dexterous culinary skills of a chef. It’s suitable for someone who’s either good at using words or good at showing gratitude.
For example;
- Congratulations, you’ve been nominated as the head chef of our gratitude feast. Prepare a delicious vote of thanks that will leave everyone satisfied!
What makes it funny: The invitation cleverly combines the culinary theme with gratitude, creating an amusing image of the recipient as a gratitude chef.
15. The ‘Grateful Time Traveler’ approach
This approach involves a beautiful play on words where the individual is meant to transport listeners back in time to the moments your team is grateful for.
For example;
- Join us on a journey through time as we transport your extraordinary ability to give thanks to the past, present, and future. The Time Traveling Thanker awaits!
What makes it funny: The invitation humorously imagines the recipient as a time traveler of gratitude, offering a unique and funny twist.
16. The ‘Infinite Thanking Loop’ approach
This approach is meant to call someone who’s always appreciative. However, you’re mentioning the need to break the ‘thanking Loop’ by giving a better appreciation in a moment where it is needed.
For example;
We have detected an infinite loop in the universe, caused by your endless gratitude. Break the cycle by giving an exceptional vote of thanks at our event!
What makes it funny: The invitation humorously suggests that the recipient’s gratitude has caused a cosmic issue, adding an entertaining and playful perspective.
17. The ‘Thankful Rock Star’ approach
This approach would be nice and metaphorical if you’re inviting someone who’s a music enthusiast. It is a simple play on words comparing the session (of vote of thanks) to a music show where a rock star is needed to perform.
For example;
- Announcing our gratitude-themed concert! Step into the spotlight, rock your thank-you speech and let your words shine like a true thankful Rock Star.
What makes it funny: The invitation playfully compares giving thanks to being a Rock Star, adding an element of humor and excitement.
18. The ‘Thanking Magician’ approach
This nice approach appoints a random person by accusing him/her of having secret magical powers of gratitude. It is less of a request and more of an order to the individual.
For example;
- We’ve uncovered your secret life as a gratitude magician. Be prepared to dazzle us with your tricks, illusions, and unforgettable words of appreciation.
What makes it funny: The invitation humorously combines the concept of a magician with gratitude, creating an unexpected and funny combination.
19. The ‘Thankful Olympian’ approach
Compare the show of gratitude to a competition where you need the individual to work hard for a gold medal. This approach appoints the individual rather than requesting him/her to play the role.
For example;
- Congratulations! You’ve been selected to compete in the prestigious Gratitude Olympics. Prepare your thank-you speech for the gold medal ceremony!
What makes it funny: The invitation transforms giving thanks into an Olympian-worthy event, adding a humorous sense of grandeur.
20. The ‘Thank-fulfilling Prophecy’ approach
This approach suggests that you have a divination concerning the individual’s ability to show appreciation. Here, you are also appointing an individual and it’s not based on whether or not he/she is an appreciative person.
For example;
- Our fortune-tellers have predicted your future as a master of thanking. Embrace your destiny and deliver an unforgettable vote of thanks at our event!
What makes it funny: The invitation presents the recipient’s talent for thanking as a prophetic prediction, adding a humorous and mystical element to the invitation.
Final Words
Injecting humor into invitations for giving a vote of thanks can add a joyful and entertaining atmosphere to any event. By using wit, exaggeration, and playful themes, these 20 funny ways to invite someone to give a vote of thanks offer a refreshing approach to expressing gratitude.
Whether it’s through humorous titles, magical abilities, or imaginative scenarios, these invitations ensure that the recipient feels appreciated while bringing a smile to everyone’s face. So, why not embrace the lighter side of gratitude and enjoy the fun-filled appreciation?