The Edinburgh Fringe Festival has long been a launchpad for some of the sharpest comedic minds on the planet. Every year, comedians battle it out to deliver the fastest, funniest zingers – and some of those one-liners become instant classics. We’ve rounded up 11 brilliant examples that showcase the wit, wordplay and cheeky charm the Fringe is famous for. Short, smart and guaranteed to make you smile.
“Surely every car is a people carrier?” Adam Hess
“Money can’t buy you happiness? Well, check this out, I bought myself a Happy Meal.” Paul F Taylor
“This show is about perception and perspective. But it depends how you look at it.” Felicity Ward
“My friend told me he was going to a fancy dress party as an Italian island. I said to him ‘Don’t be Sicily’.” Tim Vine
“Never Apologise! Never Explain!” – Sorry, that’s my motto.” Chris Turner
“I’m entering the worlds tightest hat competition. Just hope I can pull it off.” William Andrews
“Words can’t express how much I hate World Emoji Day.” Christian Talbot
“Someone stole my antidepressants. Whoever they are, I hope they’re happy” Richard Stott
“A cowboy asked me if I could help him round up 18 cows. I said, ‘Yes, of course. – That’s 20 cows’” Jake Lambert
“A thesaurus is great. There’s no other word for it” Ross Smith
“I accidentally booked myself onto an escapology course; I’m really struggling to get out of it” Adele Cliff
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