Welcome to our collection of light-hearted debate topics. Whether you're preparing for a classroom debate or just looking to lighten the mood, we've got you covered. Here's a sampling of the fun and engaging questions that will spark lively conversations and healthy disagreements.
Why Choose a Light-Hearted Debate Topic?
Debates can be a great way to practice critical thinking and persuade others, but sometimes the topic can make or break a discussion. A light-hearted topic can help you engage your audience and participants without getting sidetracked by the complexities of serious subjects.
121 of the Funniest Debate Topics
Here are 121 of the funniest debate topics that are sure to get you thinking and laughing:
- Should men gossip more than women?
- Are women more complicated than men?
- Would the world be a better place if women were in charge?
- Are there any advantages to being a man over a woman or vice versa?
- Is the age difference between two partners important in adult relationships?
- Would you rather be poor and honest or rich and dishonest?
- Would you rather be the main superhero or the sidekick?
- Would you rather travel 100 years forward or back in time?
- Would you rather be able to fly or read people’s minds?
- If you could have one superpower, which one would you choose?
- Would you rather be deaf or blind?
- Which came first? The chicken or the egg?
- Is it okay to ask the genie for infinite wishes?
- Would you rather be a ninja or a pirate?
- Is it possible for a boss and a subordinate to be good friends?
- Are humans meant to eat to live or live to eat?
- Is social media making us more connected or just making it easier for people to stalk each other?
- Is Twitter creating a toxic culture or helping us stay connected?
- Is it better to be TikTok famous or Instagram famous?
- Should Facebook add a ‘dislike’ button?
- Is iOS better than Android?
- Is DC better than Marvel?
- Is Coca-Cola better than Pepsi?
- Are hotdogs sandwiches?
- Are square pizza slices better than triangles?
- Is the law too easy on celebrities?
- Which is the best Star Wars character?
- Are books better than movies?
- Does intelligent alien life exist?
- Is Friends better than How I Met Your Mother?
- What’s the best television show of all time?
- Is beauty more important than brains?
- Is rock n roll better than hip hop?
- Are introverts too quiet, or are extroverts too loud?
- Which is the real football – soccer or American football?
- Is music getting better or worse over time?
- What’s the best way to grab the attention of college students? Beer pong? Well, that’s one option, but it's out of our jurisdiction.
- To keep university students engaged in a debate, it may work best to give them a relatable topic – something that has to do with their life in college!
- Would you rather be good at exams or good at sports?
- Is finals week too stressful for students?
- Are graduation ceremonies too boring?
- Are college degrees overrated?
- Which is a more valuable degree – medicine or engineering?
- Is STEM education more valuable than training in humanities?
- Is there any point in having a business degree?
- Have college campuses become too ‘woke’?
- Should every campus have a ‘safe space’?
- Should dorms be mixed gender?
- Is spring break overrated?
- Should alcohol be allowed in dorms?
- Are college students drinking too much alcohol?
- Is it better to be one of the “jocks” or one of the “nerds”?
- Are athletic scholarships giving an unfair advantage to some students?
- Is cheerleading a sport?
- What’s the best way to engage middle school students in a debate? Their answers will surely be a hit with their classmates!
- Should students be banned from using smartphones in class?
- Should teens be allowed to get tattoos?
- Is cheating on a test ever justifiable?
- Should teachers be required to wear a school uniform?
- Is peer pressure doing more harm than good?
- Should yearbook quotes be funny or serious?
- Is it important to have an expensive prom outfit?
- Is it important to have a prom date?
- Should schools hold beauty pageants?
- Is the Barbie doll a good role model for young girls?
- Is there any point in going back to in-person learning after the pandemic?
