Debating a topic is a terrific way to practice public speaking, critical thinking, and more important skills. But serious controversial topics can be overwhelming, especially for beginners. These fun and funny debate topics provide debating-skills practice in a low-stakes way. Get ready to argue—and giggle!
Funny Debate Topics About Food
People have a lot of opinions about food. That’s what makes these debate topics so hilarious!
1. A hot dog is a sandwich.
2. A taco is a sandwich.
3. There’s no point in eating french fries without ketchup.
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4. Pepperoni is the best pizza topping.
5. Peanut butter is better than Nutella.
6. Hot chocolate is better than a chocolate milkshake.
7. Fruit counts as dessert.
8. Coca-Cola is better than Pepsi.
9. Round pizzas are better than rectangular ones.
10. Ice cream is better than cake.
11. McDonald’s is the best fast-food restaurant.
12. Chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla.
13. Humans should eat to live, not live to eat.
14. Chocolate chip cookies are the best kind of cookies.
15. Hot chocolate is better than eggnog.
16. You should never put ketchup on a hot dog.
17. You should never put pineapple on a pizza.
18. Macaroni and cheese should be eaten with a spoon, not a fork.
19. You should put cereal in the bowl first, followed by milk.
20. A corner brownie is better than one in the middle.
21. Chicken wings are better than mini drumsticks.
22. In a cheeseburger, the cheese goes on top of the patty, not underneath.
23. Sandwiches taste better with the crusts cut off.
24. You should always taste food first before adding salt or pepper.
25. Leftover pizza is better eaten cold, rather than reheating it.
General Funny Debate Topics
These funny debate topics are just as much fun for little ones as they are for big kids.
26. All families should have a pet.
27. Dogs are better pets than cats.
28. Summer is better than winter.
29. Candy should be given as rewards in the classroom.
30. Clowns are more scary than funny.
31. Modern music is better than classical music.
32. Xbox is better than PlayStation.
33. Football is better than soccer.
34. Everyone should make their bed every day.
35. It would be better to be able to fly than to be able to turn invisible.
36. People should be allowed to go barefoot anywhere they want.
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37. Fiction is better than nonfiction.
38. Everyone should learn to play a musical instrument.
39. Werewolves are more dangerous than vampires.
40. People shouldn’t have to go to school or work on their birthdays.
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41. It’s better to be the superhero than the sidekick.
42. Books are better than movies.
43. Snow skiing is better than water skiing.
44. You should never wear socks with sandals.
45. Monday is the worst day of the week.
46. Traveling back in time would be better than traveling forward in time.
47. The number 13 is unlucky.
48. The person in the middle seat of an airline row automatically gets both armrests.
49. It’s better to be too hot than too cold.
50. It would be more fun to hang out with Oscar the Grouch than with Big Bird.
Challenging Funny Debate Topics
These funny debate topics are a little more complex and will really get people thinking.
51. Pluto should still be considered a planet.
52. Santa Claus’ elves should be paid minimum wage.
53. There is intelligent life on other planets.
54. The egg came before the chicken.
55. Harry Potter is better than The Lord of the Rings.
56. The world would be better if women were always in charge.
57. It’s better to be TikTok famous than Instagram famous.
58. Facebook should add a “Don’t Like” button.
59. Aliens are living among us here on Earth.
60. Using curse words is no big deal.
61. Bottled water is better than tap water.
62. Going out is more fun than staying at home.
63. Daydreaming is better than night dreaming.
64. All’s fair in love and war.
65. Robin Hood is a thief, not a hero.
66. Darth Vader was ultimately a hero, not a villain.
67. Being famous is actually not all that great.
68. Superheroes should have to pay for all the damage they cause.
69. It would be better to live under the sea than in space.
70. Skirts are more comfortable than pants.
71. It’s better to be rich with no friends than poor with many friends.
72. GIF should be pronounced with a hard G, not a soft G.
73. It’s better to be a morning person than a night person.
74. There should be a special font to use for sarcasm when you’re writing.
75. The morals of fairy tales are no longer appropriate in today’s world.
