Prank show series returns to TV as Brits reveal exactly what makes them laugh

Prank Show Series Returns to TV

Cartoon Network's beloved series The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball returns to television after a seven-year break. The show celebrates pranks and playful chaos, delighting audiences of all ages.

What Makes Brits Laugh?

A poll of 2,000 adults in the UK revealed the top things that make people laugh, from childhood to old age.

Watching people trip over and mischievous pranks
Funny animal videos
Birds pooping on someone's head, amusing 22% of respondents
Children saying funny things and toddlers accidentally using naughty words
Pulling silly faces
Toilet humour, which 17% confessed always makes them laugh
Hearing someone talk in their sleep or snore loudly (12%)

Popular Pranks

Jumping out from behind closed doors (15%)
Sharing fake facts confidently (13%)
Playing random sounds like cat meows from hidden speakers (13%)

Expert Insight

British comedian and laughter expert Dr. Oliver Double said, “Our nation’s favourite jokes and pranks show we’re a bunch of good-humoured pranksters. From inventive pranks to witty one-liners, our humour thrives on quick thinking, surprise, mischief and clever wordplay.”

Cartoon Network's Celebration

This research was commissioned to mark the return of The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, promising even more laughter and pranking antics for its fans.

Summary: Cartoon Network’s revived show highlights the UK’s love for playful pranks and humour driven by surprise, quick wit, and mischievous fun.

The Mirror — 2025-11-07